Bill > HB3179

This bill mandates that cities not within a county or any county in Missouri *shall* levy a sales tax of up to one-quarter of a cent, after voter approval, to fund services for individuals nineteen years of age or younger, such as counseling, family support, and temporary residential care, as outlined in section 210.861. The decision to impose this tax can be initiated by the local governing body or by a petition from eight percent of qualified voters, and the question will be presented to voters in a general, primary, or special election. If approved, the tax will be administered and collected by the director of revenue, with one percent of the collected tax used for collection costs and the remainder deposited into a special "Community Children's Services Fund" managed by a board of directors established under section 210.861, ensuring these funds are used exclusively for children's services and are not commingled with state funds.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3179&year=2026&code=R