HB 3150 requires the Air Conservation Commission to end all motor vehicle emissions inspection programs established under the Air Quality Attainment Act (sections 643.300-643.355) by January 1, 2028. This bill directly affects vehicle owners in jurisdictions currently requiring emissions testing and the agencies managing those programs. The key provision mandates a specific, mandatory suspension date for these inspections, replacing any existing requirements. The bill is pending in the legislature (introduced January 2026) and would eliminate a current regulatory requirement if passed. It does not create new programs but ends an existing one by a fixed deadline.
HJR 177 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Missouri distributes revenue from fuel taxes collected on highway users. The amendment would direct 10% of remaining net fuel tax revenue to a County Aid Road Trust Fund (with specific rules for cities outside counties), 15% to incorporated cities/towns for road construction and maintenance, 1% to counties based on agricultural land, and the remainder to the state road fund. All funds must be used exclusively for roads, bridges, and related infrastructure - no salaries or equipment purchases are permitted under the county fund provisions. This amendment, if approved by voters, would modify existing distribution formulas and prevent local governments from imposing new fuel-related taxes without voter approval.
HB 2716 creates a Missouri state tax credit for eligible rail entities to cover certain railroad infrastructure costs. It allows short-line railroads (Class II/III), rail siding owners, or port/city rail authorities to claim a 50% credit against their state tax liability for qualified maintenance, reconstruction, or new rail infrastructure expenses like tracks, bridges, or industrial spurs. The credit is capped annually at $4.5 million for maintenance costs and $10 million for new infrastructure projects, with unused credits carryable for up to five years. Taxpayers must submit a certificate to the Missouri Department of Economic Development detailing eligible expenses and track miles, with credits allocated in the order claims are received if annual limits are exceeded.
HB 2004 is Missouri's 2026-2027 appropriations bill for the Department of Revenue, allocating state funds to existing programs like highway fee collection, tax processing, and vehicle licensing. It specifies detailed spending limits for each division (e.g., $41 million for highway operations, $36 million for tax collection) and allows minor budget adjustments (up to 10%) between certain spending categories. The bill does not create new policies or programs but distributes existing state funds to current agency operations for the fiscal year beginning July 2026. It is currently pending in the House Budget Committee after being introduced in January 2026.
HB 2693 replaces Missouri's existing port authority rules with new provisions. It authorizes cities or counties near navigable waterways to form port authorities (recognized as state political subdivisions) after approval by the state highways and transportation commission. The commission must consider factors like population, economic feasibility, river traffic potential, and whether the proposed area overlaps with existing port authorities. Cities with 300,000+ residents bordering Kansas automatically qualify for approval, and new port authorities cannot overlap with existing ones.
HB 2849 requires Missouri school districts to purchase or contract for zero-emission school buses (electric or fuel-cell) for all new vehicles starting January 1, 2037. This directly affects all public school districts in Missouri, with limited exceptions allowed if a district demonstrates terrain or route constraints prevent feasible use of zero-emission technology, requiring approval from the Department of Natural Resources and Missouri Air Conservation Commission. Small districts (average daily attendance ≤350 students) may request annual extensions until 2047 under the same feasibility conditions. The law mandates a full transition to zero-emission school buses for new purchases, while acknowledging practical limitations through a structured exception process.
HB 2947 restricts how certain city-owned airports can use revenue from airport operations. It applies to cities not within a county that receive federal or state airport funding. The bill requires that all such revenue - like fees from ticket sales or rentals - must be spent only on airport-related costs, including the airport itself, the local airport system, or directly related facilities (like security or baggage systems). It prohibits using these funds for general city services or unrelated projects.
HB 2969 updates Missouri's motor vehicle registration and safety inspection rules. It requires owners of newer vehicles (under 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles) to provide odometer information, which the state will retain for 10 years. The bill also adds documentation requirements for reconstructed, salvage, or specially modified vehicles and mandates that insurance companies notify owners of these vehicle types after claims. Additionally, it offers voluntary $1 donations for blindness education or organ donor programs during registration, with a class B misdemeanor penalty for non-compliance. The changes primarily affect vehicle owners, insurers, and the state's revenue office during registration processes.
HB 2941 creates a state tax credit for eligible Missouri railroads and rail infrastructure owners to offset certain track-related expenses. It allows short line railroads (Class II or III) and rail siding owners to claim a credit equal to 50% of qualified maintenance costs (up to $4.5 million annually) or new infrastructure projects (up to $10 million annually). Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years or transferred to eligible customers or vendors. This bill directly affects rail companies and infrastructure projects meeting Missouri's specific eligibility criteria, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2027.
HB 2931 restricts how cities and airports can spend tax revenue collected from airport operations. It requires that these funds be used **only** for airport-related costs, such as airport maintenance, capital improvements, or other facilities directly tied to air transportation (like runways or terminals). The bill explicitly prohibits using this revenue for general city expenses, non-airport projects, or unrelated facilities owned by the airport operator. This policy change directly affects cities operating airports and their revenue management practices.
