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MO SB333
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases the maximum allowable sales tax rate for fire protection from one-fourth of one percent (0.25%) to one-half of one percent (0.50%) on retail sales within eligible fire protection districts or municipalities
- Applies to fire protection districts with boundaries identical to cities of 30,000–35,000 inhabitants in first classification counties (excluding those over 900,000 population), and to any municipality with a municipal fire department
- Requires voter approval at a county or state general, primary, or special election before the sales tax can take effect
- All revenue collected must be deposited in the "Fire Protection Sales Tax Trust Fund" and used solely for the operation of the fire protection district or municipal fire department
- The director of revenue retains 1% of collections for administrative costs, must distribute remaining funds to the levying district or municipality by the 10th of each month, and may retain 2% for one year after any tax abolishment to cover refunds and dishonored payments
Legislative Description
Authorizes certain fire protection districts and municipalities to propose a 0.5% sales tax for fire protection
Last Action
Signed by Governor
7/9/2019
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Review5/13/2019
Rules - Legislative Oversight5/6/2019
Crime Prevention And Public Safety4/24/2019
Local Government and Elections2/14/2019
Full Bill Text
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