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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 provisions related to county finances
Last Action
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
4/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules - Legislative4/9/2026
Local Government3/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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