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MO HB3496
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rodger Reedy
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AI Summary
- Establishes new salary schedules effective August 28, 2026 for county officials beginning new terms, including commissioners, clerks, recorders, collectors, assessors, treasurers, auditors, and public administrators in non-charter counties
- New salary ranges are based on assessed valuation tiers from under $51 million (starting at $23,800-$36,100 depending on position) up to $10 billion or more (up to $81,100), significantly expanding the valuation brackets beyond the current $300 million cap
- Creates an annual salary adjustment formula tied to assessed value growth, with multipliers ranging from 1.0 (for 0-2.99% growth) down to 0.13 (for 10%+ growth), with no adjustment for negative growth
- Prohibits salary decreases after August 28, 2026, and removes the $2,000 cap on salary commission increases above scheduled amounts while requiring any increases to apply equally to all county offices
- Modifies training requirements for the $2,000 salary supplement by allowing professional associations to approve "alternative options" instead of requiring classroom instruction exemptions
Legislative Description
Modifies salary schedules for county officials
Last Action
Referred: Local Government(H)
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Local Government3/5/2026
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