Bill > HB532

This bill modifies provisions relating to political subdivisions across multiple areas of Missouri state law. The bill makes numerous technical changes and updates to various sections of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, including modifications to financial reporting requirements for counties, retirement system provisions, sales tax authorization for specific cities and counties, and regional jail district regulations. Some key provisions include expanding the ability of certain counties and cities to impose tourism-related taxes, adjusting pension contribution rates, allowing more flexibility for local government investment of retirement funds, and creating new provisions for entertainment districts with special alcohol licensing. The bill appears to be a comprehensive update affecting many different aspects of local government operations, with changes ranging from administrative procedural updates to specific financial and regulatory modifications for various types of political subdivisions. The changes seem designed to provide more operational flexibility, update outdated provisions, and create new economic development opportunities for local governments across Missouri.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB532&year=2025&code=R