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MO HJR192

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bennie Cook

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

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

  • 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

  • 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

Read Second Time (H)

2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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