Bill > HB1621

This bill authorizes public library districts in numerous specific Missouri counties to impose a local sales tax of up to one-half of one cent on retail sales, subject to voter approval. The bill provides an extensive list of counties that qualify for this tax authority, detailing precise population and county seat characteristics for each eligible county. To implement the tax, a library district's board of directors must first vote to submit the proposed sales tax to voters, who must then approve it by a majority vote at a county or state general, primary, or special election. The tax, if approved, would be used to fund library operations and maintenance within the district's boundaries and would be in addition to existing taxes. The ballot question would ask voters to approve a specific sales tax rate for library funding, and the tax can only be implemented if a majority of qualified voters (registered voters residing in the district or, in rare cases, unanimous property owners) vote in favor. The bill defines "public library district" broadly to include city, county, municipal, consolidated, and urban library districts.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1621&year=2026&code=R