Bill > SB831

This bill proposes a new provision for local motor fuel taxes and fees that will automatically expire after five years unless specifically reauthorized by a two-thirds majority vote of the political subdivision (such as a city or county). The legislation applies to any taxes, excise charges, licenses, or fees related to motor fuel, including taxes on the importation, receipt, manufacture, storage, transportation, sale, or use of fuel used in motor vehicles. This means that local governments will need to proactively seek renewed approval from their constituents for these fuel-related taxes and fees every five years, requiring a higher than typical voting threshold (two-thirds majority) to continue the tax. The bill aims to provide more direct voter control over local fuel taxation by creating a mandatory sunset provision and a higher bar for reauthorization, which could potentially make it more difficult for local governments to maintain existing fuel taxes.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=6635807