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MO HJR175

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Louis Riggs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2026 general election or a special election called by the governor

  • 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

  • Removes language granting the Highways and Transportation Commission "sole discretion" and "supervision and direction" over spending the remaining balance in the state road fund

  • 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

  • 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

Read Second Time (H)

1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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