Bill > HB2459

This bill creates a special $45 surcharge for every civil case filed in Scott County's circuit and associate circuit courts, which will be used specifically to fund the construction of a new courthouse. The surcharge must be paid at the time of filing and is in addition to existing court costs, with the funds being deposited with the circuit clerk and credited to a dedicated courthouse construction fund. The surcharge does not apply to cases where costs are waived or paid by the state, county, or municipality, and the funds can be used not only for construction but also for planning the new courthouse, with the potential to be used as security for bonds related to the project. Importantly, this special surcharge provision will automatically expire on August 28, 2046, meaning the additional fee will only be collected for a limited time to help finance the specific courthouse construction project.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2459&year=2026&code=R