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MO HJR175
Joint Resolution
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Louis Riggs
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2026 general election or a special election called by the governor
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Requires state road fund expenditures by the Highways and Transportation Commission to be made "pursuant to an appropriation by the general assembly," removing the current automatic appropriation without legislative action
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Removes language granting the Highways and Transportation Commission "sole discretion" and "supervision and direction" over spending the remaining balance in the state road fund
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Creates a new distribution of 1% of net motor fuel tax proceeds to counties based on the ratio of agricultural property acreage in each county compared to total agricultural acreage statewide
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Requires the statewide transportation improvement program (or successor document) to establish priorities for project and program funding for the Department of Transportation
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment modifying provisions relating to revenue derived from highway users that is deposited into the state road fund
Last Action
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1/27/2026