MO HB2475

Allows charter counties with population exceeding 900,000 to establish an emergency communications system commission that may request voter approval for funding.

Permits counties to levy either a property tax up to 6 cents per $100 of assessed valuation or a sales tax up to one-tenth of 1% on retail sales (excluding food) for emergency communications systems.

Expands the definition of "emergency communications system" to explicitly include radio systems, emergency alert systems, and enhanced 911 systems.

Requires county election officials to conduct a referendum on the proposed tax, with separate ballot questions for property tax or sales tax options, and establishes procedures for tax implementation upon majority voter approval.

Directs the Department of Revenue to collect and distribute sales tax revenue through a special trust fund, retaining 1% for collection costs, with remaining funds distributed monthly to county treasurers for designated emergency communications purposes.