Bill > HB66

This bill modifies provisions related to county sales tax increases in Missouri, primarily focusing on two key sections of state law. The bill allows counties to impose additional sales taxes, with several important changes: counties can now submit proposals for sales tax increases up to 1.5% (previously capped at 1%) starting in August 2025, with sales taxes above 1% restricted to law enforcement purposes only. The bill specifies that sales taxes can be imposed at rates of 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, or 1/2 of one percent, and establishes detailed requirements for how these taxes can be proposed and approved by voter referendum. The ballot language must clearly state the purpose of the tax and the proposed rate, and counties are prohibited from submitting similar tax proposals within two years of a previous election. For certain counties, the bill also provides specific guidelines about how sales tax revenues will be distributed, such as allocating portions between the county and its cities or towns. Additionally, the bill includes restrictions on using sales tax revenue for certain purposes, like funding sports stadiums or zoological facilities, depending on the specific county's classification and population.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB66&year=2025&code=R