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MO SB1583
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Maggie Nurrenbern
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AI Summary
- Increases the maximum property tax rate for senior citizens' services from 5 cents to 10 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for all counties and cities not within a county
- Removes a previous exception that allowed only first classification counties with 85,900-86,000 inhabitants to levy up to 10 cents; the higher cap now applies uniformly statewide
- Requires voter approval before any county or city can impose the tax, with proceeds deposited in a dedicated "Senior Citizens' Services Fund" for persons 60 years of age or older
- Establishes new accreditation requirements for boards of directors managing senior services funds, requiring annual accreditation through a statewide nonprofit organization at a cost of 1% of annual tax revenues
- Boards established after December 31, 2015 must attain accreditation, while boards established before January 1, 2016 may voluntarily pursue accreditation
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to a property tax for senior services
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Select Committee on Property Taxes and the State Tax Commission Committee
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Select Committee on Property Taxes and the State Tax Commission2/5/2026
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