Bill > HB1642

This bill allows counties classified as "third classification" (typically counties with a population between 30,000 and 75,000 residents) to use up to 50% of the court costs and court fees they collect to fund new courthouse construction or renovation projects. The bill specifically limits this funding mechanism to a maximum of seven consecutive years for any single project. This means that these counties can now allocate a significant portion of their court-related financial collections toward improving their local courthouse infrastructure, which could help address aging or inadequate judicial facilities. The provision provides flexibility for local governments to invest in their judicial infrastructure using existing revenue streams, without requiring additional taxpayer funding or special levies.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1642&year=2026&code=R