Bill > HB2432

This bill authorizes the city of Richmond, which falls under a specific population category, to levy a local sales tax up to one-half of one percent to fund public safety improvements, such as equipment, salaries, benefits, and facilities for police, fire, and emergency medical services. The tax can only be imposed after receiving voter approval through a ballot measure at a general, primary, or special election. If approved, the tax revenues will be deposited into a special trust fund and can only be used for public safety purposes. The city must maintain its existing public safety budget level and use the new tax revenue to supplement, not replace, current funding. The bill requires that if the tax is later abolished, any remaining funds must still be used exclusively for public safety, and the state's Department of Revenue will manage the collection and distribution of the tax, keeping detailed records and charging a 1% administrative fee. The bill includes an emergency clause, indicating the immediate importance of providing funding for public safety services.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2432&year=2026&code=R