MO — 2026 Regular Session | Bill Commons

3,177 bills

HB 3146 — Modifies provisions for ballot summary statementsdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Placed on Informal Calendar
SB 1716 — SB 1716 - The act repeals and modifies certain provisions relating to the regulation of public utilities. CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS (Section 393.135) The act repeals provisions relating to the construction work in progress of any facility by a public utility. Current law provides that base rate recoveries arising from inclusion of construction work in progress in a public utility's rate base are subject to refund if the construction costs giving rise to the construction work in progress included in the rate base were imprudently incurred or if the project for which construction costs have been included in the rate base is not placed in service within a reasonable amount of time, as determine by the Public Service Commission. The act provides that such base rate recoveries are subject to a refund if the construction costs are otherwise unreasonable. The act further repeals the provisions relating to the expiration date of the provisions relating to the construction work in progress. FUTURE TEST YEAR (393.150) The act repeals provisions relating to a test year being a future test year if a public utility elected to use a future test year, including provisions relating to updating the public utility's base rates, recovery of costs of any plant investments, reconciliation of a public utility's rate base, reconciliation of certain expenses by a public utility, and a provision relating to the Public Service Commission's rulemaking authority. JULIA SHEVELEVAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee
HB 2902 — Modifies provisions relating to automobile theftdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
SB 1734 — SB 1734 - This act authorizes the city of Chesterfield to establish an entertainment district in which licensed establishments may sell intoxicating liquor by the drink for consumption within the entertainment district during certain hours as provided in the act. Establishments shall apply for an entertainment district special license and shall pay an annual license fee of $300. A holder of an entertainment district special license shall be solely responsible for alcohol violations occurring at its establishment and in any common areas. This act is identical to HB 3327 (2026) and substantially similar to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed HCS/HB 2057 (2026), SB 1472 (2026), SCS/HB 3000 (2026), SB 482 (2025), SB 1431 (2024), SCS/HCS/HB 643 (2025), SS#2/SCS/HB 199 (2025), HB 2068 (2024), and HB 2348 (2024). SARAH HASKINSdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
SB 1712 — SB 1712 - The act provides that any public hearing held by the Public Service Commission for the receipt of evidentiary testimony from members of the public for purposes of a general rate proceeding shall be subject to certain requirements described in the act. All ratemaking determinations by the Commission shall be just and reasonable, as defined in the act, and shall be based on a finding that any utility rate change will not be unduly burdensome to the current affordability of utility services to customers. JULIA SHEVELEVAdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee
HB 2872 — Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to literacy of elementary school studentsdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Placed on Informal Calendar
SB 1746 — SB 1746 - Currently, under Article V of the Missouri Constitution, judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri and of the Court of Appeals, judges in certain circuit courts, and certain associate circuit judges are selected by gubernatorial appointment following nominations from the nonpartisan commissions. This act provides for the election of all judges of the Supreme Court, of the Court of Appeals and of the circuit courts, and associate circuit judges, including methods for declaration of candidacy, nominating committees, and election contents. This act is contingent upon the passage of a constitutional amendment that requires the election of all judges. KATIE O'BRIENdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
HB 1624 — Requires an applicant for a seed permit or renewal of a seed permit to include an affidavit that prohibits the sale of certain nonnative invasive plantsdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
SJR 122 — SJR 122 - Currently, judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri and of the Court of Appeals, judges in certain circuit courts, and certain associate circuit judges are selected by gubernatorial appointment following nominations from nonpartisan commissions. This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, would require the election of all judges of the Supreme Court, of the Court of Appeals and of the circuit courts and associate circuit judges. A judge with an existing term as of January 1, 2027, may continue to serve until the expiration of his or her term. A vacancy in the office of judge shall be filled by an election. This amendment is similar to HJR 16 (2017) and HJR 50 (2004). KATIE O'BRIENdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
HB 1757 — Establishes procedures for school districts to test for gifted studentsdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Placed on Informal Calendar
HB 3000 — Modifies procedure for requesting audits of political subdivisionsdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Placed on Informal Calendar
HB 2473 — Modifies provisions relating to separate bank escrow accounts maintained by brokersdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Placed on Informal Calendar
SB 1804 — SB 1804 - This act provides that certain professional licensing boards shall not grant any regulatory mitigation or waive or modify any rules related to dispensing, prescribing, administering, or otherwise distributing, including renewing, medications or controlled substances to a person or business developing, creating, or generating artificial intelligence for such prescription activities. KATIE O'BRIENdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
SB 1703 — SB 1703 - This act establishes the "Student Screen-Time Standards Act" and requires each school district and charter school to adopt a written policy governing screen time and the use of instructional technology for students in kindergarten through grade five. The policy shall be designed to promote students' educational interests, prevent harmful effects of excessive screen time on child development, ensure that technology supports rather than supplants foundational learning, and restore evidence-based practices. The act outlines required components of the policy, including limits on student screen time, restrictions on the use of school-issued devices, and limits on student access to internet-connected instructional technology, including laptops, tablets, software platforms, and other similar devices. The policy shall identify approved digital platforms, establish standards for student use of hands-on physical learning tools and traditional materials, outline procedures by which parents may obtain information regarding their child's screen time and technology use and limit such use, and describe the research and evidence upon which the policy is based. In developing the policy, each school district or charter school shall consider and document research on best practices in literacy instruction, instructional technology, assessment, and the role of handwriting and cursive writing in promoting literacy. Each elementary school shall notify parents and guardians annually of the adopted policy, provide parents available information regarding their child's login time and technology use upon request, and publish the policy on the school's website. Each policy shall be periodically updated and shall incorporate recommendations from a model school board policy to be developed by the "Framework on Classroom Use of Screens (FOCUS) Council" established in the act. The policy shall be implemented before the end of the 2027–28 school year and shall apply in all subsequent school years. The Literacy Advisory Council established under current law shall provide advice regarding instruction and assessment of cursive writing and reading, and shall develop recommendations for a related model policy on cursive. The Commissioner of Education shall establish a "Framework on Classroom Use of Screens (FOCUS) Council" composed of the Commissioner as chair, with appointed members representing school boards and charter schools; elementary school principals who have completed state leadership training; teachers with expertise in reading, mathematics, and special education; parental and disability advocacy organizations; faculty from approved teacher preparation programs; a licensed pediatric mental health professional or board-certified behavior analyst; and a medical professional with expertise in child health and development. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall provide staff and resources for the council. The council shall conduct a comprehensive survey and analysis of screen time and instructional technology use in public schools, and shall provide guidance on best practices and policies, as provided in the act. By July 1, 2027, the council shall submit a report containing the council's recommendations and a model school board policy on screen time and instructional technology use to the State Board of Education, the Governor, and the Joint Committee on Education. The report shall be updated at least every two years. This act is similar to SCS/HCS/HBs 2230 & 2978 (2026) and to provisions in HCS/SB 1351 (2026). OLIVIA SHANNONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
SB 1728 — SB 1728 - This act creates the "True Charity" Act and the "True Charity" program. The act requires the Department of Social Services to coordinate with various state agencies and a partner network to assist participants in achieving personal goals, self-sufficiency, community integration, and a prosperous future. Participation in the True Charity program is limited to legal residents who are 18 years of age or older, except as otherwise provided in the act. State departments and agencies are required to participate in the True Charity program at the direction of the Governor. In order to use government resources more effectively and efficiently, participating state departments and agencies shall use existing resources and personnel, to the extent possible, to operate the True Charity program. This act is substantially similar to provisions in HCS/SS#3/SB 1062 (2026) and SB 1803 (2026). SARAH HASKINSdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Second Read and Referred S Government Efficiency Committee
HB 2869 — Provides a homestead exemption for disabled veteransdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
HB 3283 — Modifies provisions relating to public labor organizationsdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
SB 1711 — SB 1711 - This act modifies provisions relating to utility colocation along highway corridors. The State Highways and Transportation Commission and the Missouri Department of Transportation shall allow the installation, operation, and maintenance of electric transmission facilities within highway rights of way. The Commission and Department shall develop uniform criteria for colocation of transmission facilities within highway rights of ways. The duty of the Commission and Department shall include providing reasonable time lines and procedures for review and approval of colocation requests, ensuring safety of the public and infrastructure, avoiding duplication of corridors, and imposing reasonable conditions that shall not interfere with colocation. This act is identical to provisions in SB 838 (2026) and HB 3456 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETONdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-07: Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee
HB 2989 — Modifies provisions relating to gamingdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-06: Motion to Do Pass Failed (S)
HB 1870 — Modifies provisions relating to garnishmentsenacted
Latest action 2026-05-06: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB 2180 — Modifies provisions relating to mail sent by state agenciesenacted
Latest action 2026-05-06: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB 1786 — Modifies provisions relating to highway patrol purchases of motor vehicles, watercraft, watercraft motors, and trailersenacted
Latest action 2026-05-06: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB 2105 — Allows landlords to apportion charges to tenants for water and sewer utility servicedied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-06: SCS Voted Do Pass (S)
HB 1866 — Allows the director of the department of public safety to deny a peace officer license if an applicant has had a license permanently revoked or suspendedenacted
Latest action 2026-05-06: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB 3076 — Clarifies the state and federal water permitting exemption for nonpoint sources in Missouri clean water lawdied on adjournment
Latest action 2026-05-05: Voted Do Pass (S)