Bill > HJR177

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to modify how revenue from highway users, such as fuel taxes and vehicle license fees, is collected and distributed in Missouri. Specifically, it aims to adjust the allocation of these funds, which are primarily intended for road and bridge construction, maintenance, and related expenses. The amendment details how a portion of these revenues will be deposited into a "County Aid Road Trust Fund" for counties and also distributed to cities and towns for their road and street purposes, with specific percentages and allocation methods outlined. It also clarifies how the remaining net proceeds will be deposited into the "state road fund" for the state highways and transportation commission's use, including paying off state road bonds and funding various highway system improvements. The resolution also addresses the allocation of sales tax revenue from motor vehicles and trailers, dedicating a portion to highway use and potentially to a "state road bond fund" for construction and reconstruction projects. Importantly, it seeks to ensure that these dedicated highway user revenues are not counted towards the state's overall revenue limits or considered general "expenses of state government" for certain constitutional purposes.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR177&year=2026&code=R