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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri bill authorizes certain cities to levy up to half-cent public safety sales tax upon voter approval
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Terry Thompson
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 2432 authorizes specific classes of cities and towns in Missouri to impose a local sales tax of up to one-half of one percent dedicated entirely to public safety equipment, salaries, and facilities, provided the tax is approved by local voters at an election. The measure requires revenues to supplement rather than replace existing public safety budgets and includes an for immediate effect upon passage.
Residents in newly qualified municipalities could see a retail sales tax increase of up to 0.5% if approved at the ballot box, with all resulting revenue strictly earmarked for police, fire, and emergency medical services.
- Missouri statutory law permits various classifications of municipalities to levy local sales taxes for specific local needs upon voter approval. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Retail consumers in eligible Missouri cities
Retail buyers face an additional local sales tax of up to 0.5% on taxable retail sales if approved by local voters.
Police, fire, and emergency medical providers
Agencies and personnel receive dedicated funding streams restricted to equipment, salaries, benefits, and facilities.
Municipal governing bodies
City officials gain the authority to propose the sales tax, manage special trust funds, and appropriate revenues through local acts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can a city enact this public safety sales tax?
What can the tax revenue be spent on?
Can a city replace its current public safety budget with these new tax funds?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 15, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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