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SJR 121MISSOURISession 2026State Billin committee

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Missouri Constitutional Amendment Prohibits Public Utilities From Charging Customers for Construction Costs Before Facilities Are Operational

Original title: Prohibits public utilities from charging for costs for construction in progress

Last action · May 7, 2026: Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety CommitteeSponsor: Tracy McCreery

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What This Bill Would Do

This constitutional amendment prohibits public utilities regulated by the public service commission from charging customers for or any associated financing, maintenance, or operating costs until the property is fully operational and providing service.

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.

Directly affected

utility customers

Directly affected

public utilities

Public utilities are prohibited from making or demanding charges based on construction in progress or pre-operational facility financing.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will voters decide on this amendment?

Voters will consider the amendment at the general election on Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2026, or at a special election called by the governor.

Which utilities are affected by this rule?

The restriction applies to any public utility under the jurisdiction of the public service commission.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

2 actions

May 7, 2026SenateFloor
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Feb 23, 2026SenateIntroduced
S First Read

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

public service commission, Missouri

Organizationpublic service commission“Regulatory body with jurisdiction over public utilities.”Map →

locationMissouri“State where the constitutional amendment is proposed.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.senate.mo.gov

Analysis Score

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Controversy60
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Entertainment10
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Buzz40
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