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MO HB1867
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lane Roberts
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AI Summary
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Cities with more than 51,000 but fewer than 58,000 inhabitants located in more than one county (Joplin) may increase their existing transient guest tax on hotel/motel sleeping rooms up to a maximum of 6% per occupied room per night
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The tax increase requires voter approval at an election permitted under section 115.123
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Proceeds from any voter-approved increase must be used solely for construction and maintenance of new capital projects to promote tourism in the city
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The increase is in addition to any existing taxes and must be stated separately from all other charges and taxes on hotel/motel bills
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"Transient guests" are defined as persons occupying hotel/motel rooms for 31 days or less during any calendar quarter
Legislative Description
Authorizes Joplin to increase a transient guest tax for tourism to no more than six percent upon a vote of the people
Last Action
Reported to the Senate
3/16/2026