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MO SB1671

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kurtis Gregory

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds third classification cities with 4,400-4,500 inhabitants to the list of municipalities authorized to impose a public safety sales tax of up to 0.5% on retail sales

  • Tax revenue must be deposited in a special trust fund and used exclusively for police, fire, and emergency medical services, including equipment, salaries, benefits, and facilities

  • Requires voter approval at a general, primary, or special election before the tax can take effect

  • Cities enacting the tax must maintain public safety budgets at or above pre-tax levels, with new revenue supplementing rather than replacing existing funding

  • State retains 1% of collections for administrative costs, with remaining funds distributed monthly to the levying city through the City Public Safety Sales Tax Trust Fund

Legislative Description

Authorizes the city of Lexington to impose a sales tax for public safety

Last Action

S First Read

2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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