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This bill modifies how sales taxes collected for park purposes are allocated in certain metropolitan districts, primarily focusing on changes to fund distribution and potential uses. The legislation allows for a portion of the sales tax (50% in the first provision and 40% in the second) to be returned to the source county for park purposes, with a specific requirement that 40% of that amount be distributed to municipalities through grant funds. A notable addition is the explicit allowance for storm water management projects within park-related funding, specifically permitting the acquisition of land for parks, greenways, or the deployment of natural infrastructure. The bill also provides detailed guidance on how funds will be allocated for Gateway Arch grounds improvements over a twenty-year period, with a specific breakdown of percentages dedicated to accessibility, safety, improvement, and maintenance. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for potential tax reauthorization, requiring a voter approval process at a general election occurring at least six months before the initial twenty-year period expires. The legislation applies to counties with specific population characteristics, particularly those with charter forms of government and populations over 900,000 inhabitants.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=367