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SB 1432MISSOURISession 2026State Billin committee

Missouri bill permits inflation-based adjustments to gambling boat admission fees and allocates $15 million for historic preservation

Original title: Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Gaming Commission

Last action · February 23, 2026: Re-referred S Select Committee on Gaming CommitteeSponsor: Mike Bernskoetter

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What This Bill Would Do

The Missouri Gaming Commission is authorized to adjust the current $2 admission fee annually for inflation, and $15 million from excess s is directed to the Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation Fund.

Why it matters

Changes how excursion boat fees are calculated over time and directs millions of dollars in state fund balances toward artifact preservation.

Background

SB 1432 was introduced in the Missouri Senate during the 2026 session by Senator Mike Bernskoetter. context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

excursion gambling boat patrons

Patrons may experience inflation-adjusted admission fee increases when embarking on excursion gambling boats.

Directly affected

Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation Fund

The fund receives a $15 million distribution to preserve and protect collections of historic artifacts.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current admission fee for excursion gambling boats in Missouri?

Current law imposes an admission fee of $2 for each person embarking on an .

Where does the $15 million for historic preservation come from?

The funds come from excess moneys in the .

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

4 actions

Feb 23, 2026Senate
Re-referred S Select Committee on Gaming Committee
Feb 5, 2026SenateFloor
Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee
Jan 7, 2026SenateIntroduced
S First Read
Dec 16, 2025Senate
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Connected Entities

Department of Natural Resources Historic Preservation Fund, Mike Bernskoetter, Missouri Gaming Commission and 1 more

OrganizationDepartment of Natural Resources Historic Preservation Fund“Recipient of the $15 million distribution for historic artifacts”Map →

PersonMike Bernskoetter“Primary sponsor of SB 1432”Map →

OrganizationMissouri Gaming Commission“Authorized to adjust admission fees and distribute excess moneys”Map →

OrganizationGaming Commission Fund“Source of excess moneys for distribution”Map →

Sources

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www.senate.mo.gov

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