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MO SB1023
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
Justin Brown
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AI Summary
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Public library districts in numerous additional Missouri counties (defined by specific population ranges) may now impose a sales tax up to one-half of one cent on retail sales to fund library operations and maintenance, expanding eligibility from 9 county categories to 53
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If a library board approves placing the sales tax on the ballot, the county commission is required to place the measure before voters; the tax takes effect only if approved by majority vote
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The St. Louis City circuit court is added to the list of courts (alongside Jackson County and circuits reimbursing family court commissioner salaries) that may set civil case filing surcharges up to $20, compared to the $15 cap for other circuits
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An expired provision allowing first classification counties with 101,000-115,000 inhabitants to impose an additional $10 court filing fee is repealed (had expired December 31, 2019)
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to funding for certain libraries
Last Action
Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection
3/19/2026