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MO HB2515

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tricia Byrnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts motor fuel from state fuel tax when sold and used to operate government-owned vehicles primarily used for public service purposes

  • Defines "government-owned vehicles" as motor vehicles owned/operated or leased/operated by state or local governments, including firetrucks, ambulances, police cars, snowplows, and emergency utility or maintenance vehicles

  • Requires at least 75% of mileage logged on a government-owned vehicle be used directly for essential governmental functions to qualify as "primarily used for public service"

  • Authorizes the department to promulgate rules for administration of the exemption

  • Rules adopted after August 28, 2026 would be invalid if the General Assembly's rulemaking review powers under Chapter 536 are held unconstitutional

Legislative Description

Establishes a motor fuel tax exemption for certain government-owned vehicles when used for public service purposes

Last Action

Referred: Special Committee on Tax Reform(H)

4/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Special Committee on Tax Reform4/8/2026

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