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MO HJR192
Joint Resolution
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bennie Cook
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to require General Assembly appropriation of state road fund revenues before the Highways and Transportation Commission can expend them, removing the current automatic appropriation provision
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Eliminates the Highways and Transportation Commission's "sole discretion" over spending the remaining balance of the state road fund, shifting oversight authority to the legislature
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Would be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2026 general election or at a special election called by the governor
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Maintains all existing restrictions on how state road fund money can be spent (highway construction, maintenance, bond payments, reimbursements to counties) while adding the legislative appropriation requirement
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Preserves the existing distribution formula for motor vehicle sales tax proceeds: 10% to counties, 15% to cities, 2% to state transportation fund, and 73% to state road fund
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment that modifies provisions relating to transportation funding
Last Action
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2/19/2026