Tracking List: MAC 2026 - State Legislature & State Officials

HB1781 - Rep. John Voss (R) - Modifies the procedure for filling a vacancy in the general assembly
Summary: This bill modifies provisions for filling vacancies in the General Assembly.

If the Governor receives notice of a vacancy, within seven days the Governor must call an election, held on or before the 18th Tuesday following the issuance of the writ, to fill the vacancy, unless the vacancy occurs within 46 weeks of the end of the term, in which case the governor will have the discretion to call the election.

This bill is similar to HB 2136 (2024).
Citations: 21.110
Progress: House: In Committee
Last Action:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
Bill History:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time
01/07/2026 
H - Read First Time
12/01/2025 
H - Pre-Filed
HB2438 - Rep. Dean Van Schoiack (R) - Renames the state tax commission to the "State Assessment Commission" and modifies provisions relating to the composition and powers of the commission
Summary: This bill changes the name of the State Tax Commission to the "State Assessment Commission" (Commission).

Currently, the Commission must be composed of three members. The bill provides that, by January 1, 2027, the Commission must be composed of seven members, and they must be appointed for term lengths specified in the bill. All commissioners must have assessment or real property appraisal experience, as defined in the bill.

Currently, no more than two of the three members are allowed to be from the same political party. This bill provides that no more than four of the seven members of the commission can be of the same political party.

This bill provides that any investigation, inquiry, or hearing that has been authorized can be held by a majority of the Commission.

This bill modifies the process and timeline for when an assessor is required to appear before to commission for an assessment hearing.
Citations: 138.190, 138.200, 138.210, 138.240, 138.330, 138.460
Progress: House: In Committee
Last Action:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
Bill History:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time
01/07/2026 
H - Read First Time
12/16/2025 
H - Pre-Filed
HB2439 - Rep. Dean Van Schoiack (R) - Renames the state tax commission to the "State Assessment Commission" and modifies provisions relating to the composition and powers of the commission
Summary: This bill changes the name of the State Tax Commission to the State Assessment Commission (the Commission).

The bill provides that, by January 1, 2027, the Commission must be composed of seven members, and they must be appointed for term lengths specified in the bill. All commissioners must have assessment or real property appraisal experience or licensing, as defined in the bill.

This bill provides that any investigation, inquiry, or hearing that has been authorized can be held by a majority of the commission.

The bill provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the powers of the commission to raise certain assessed valuations for appeals before the commission must be limited. As it relates to appeals from local boards of equalization on the assessed valuation of the real or tangible personal property of individuals, the powers of the commission must be limited to upholding the decision of the local board of equalization, upholding the original assessed valuation, or lowering the assessed valuation. The Commission must not raise such assessed valuation.

This bill repeals the Commission?s power to develop or enter into contracts related to computer software programs for assessment purposes.

The bill provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the Commission must provide to each county a detailed list identifying real or tangible personal properties for each class, subclass, or portion thereof, that are found to be valued either below or above its real value in money and not in compliance with the applicable standards used for the assessment level and uniformity.

This bill modifies the process and timeline for when an assessor is required to appear before the Commission for an assessment hearing.
Citations: 138.190, 138.200, 138.210, 138.240, 138.330, 138.380, 138.390, 138.460
Progress: House: In Committee
Last Action:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
Bill History:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time
01/07/2026 
H - Read First Time
12/16/2025 
H - Pre-Filed
HB2466 - Rep. Mike Jones (R) - Makes the addresses of state elected officials confidential and not public records
Summary: Currently, public records of governmental bodies are considered open records under Missouri sunshine law. Certain records and pieces of information are exempted from this requirement and considered closed records.

This bill adds the addresses of statewide elected officials and members of the General Assembly to the list of closed records. This provision will not be construed to modify residency requirements for such officials and members.
Citations: 610.021
Progress: House: In Committee
Last Action:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
Bill History:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time
01/07/2026 
H - Read First Time
12/16/2025 
H - Pre-Filed
HB2626 - Rep. Tim Taylor (R) - Renames the state tax commission to the "State Assessment Commission" and revises related statutory citations to such name
Summary: This bill changes the name of the State Tax Commission to the State Assessment Commission.
Citations: 100.050, 137.010, 137.016, 137.021, 137.022, 137.073, 137.076, 137.079, 137.100, 137.115, 137.122, 137.160, 137.180, 137.235, 137.237, 137.243, 137.245, 137.295, 137.300, 137.335, 137.345, 137.355, 137.375, 137.405, 137.465, 137.480, 137.515, 137.720, 137.750, 137.930, 137.940, 137.985, 137.1003, 137.1018, 138.030, 138.060, 138.080, 138.110, 138.135, 138.180, 138.190, 138.200, 138.210, 138.235, 138.250, 138.290, 138.320, 138.330, 138.380, 138.390, 138.400, 138.420, 138.430, 138.433, 138.434, 138.435, 138.440, 138.445, 138.470, 138.480, 139.031, 150.080, 150.090, 150.290, 150.350, 150.360, 150.370, 151.020, 151.030, 151.040, 151.050, 151.060, 151.070, 151.080, 151.090, 151.100, 151.110, 151.140, 151.150, 151.170, 151.320, 151.330, 151.340, 153.030, 153.040, 153.050, 155.020, 155.030, 155.040, 155.050, 160.254, 162.925, 164.011, 164.013, 178.880, 21.810, 233.500, 321.554, 48.020, 50.610, 53.081, 53.250, 536.085
Progress: House: In Committee
Last Action:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
Bill History:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time
01/07/2026 
H - Read First Time
12/31/2025 
H - Pre-Filed
HB3164 - Rep. Rodger Reedy (R) - Modifies provisions relating to the duties of the state tax commission
Summary: This bill provides that, for the purpose of equalizing the valuation of real property and tangible personal property among counties, the State Tax Commission must use ratio studies to determine whether a class or subclass of property is valued below or above its true value in money. A class or subclass of property must be considered below or above its true value in money if the weighted mean ratio is less than 70% or greater than 100%.
Citations: 138.390
Progress: House: In Committee
Last Action:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
Bill History:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
02/03/2026 
H - Read Second Time
02/02/2026 
H - Introduced and Read First Time
HJR141 - Rep. Dean Van Schoiack (R) - Modifies provisions relating property assessment equalization power of the state tax commission
Summary: Upon voter approval, this constitutional amendment provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the powers of the State Tax Commission relating to appeals from local boards of equalization on assessed valuation of real or tangible personal property are limited. This amendment limits the Commission to:

(1) Upholding the decision of the local board of equalization;

(2) Upholding the original assessed valuation; or

(3) Lowering the assessed valuation of the real or tangible personal property. The Commission is prohibited from raising such assessed valuation.

The amendment provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the Commission must provide each county with a list that identifies real or personal property found to be above or below its true value in money and out of compliance with Commission standards.
Citations: ART X.SEC 14
Progress: House: In Committee
Last Action:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
Bill History:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time
01/07/2026 
H - Read First Time
12/16/2025 
H - Pre-Filed
HJR146 - Rep. Tim Taylor (R) - Modifies provisions relating to the renaming of the state tax commission
Summary: Upon voter approval, this constitutional amendment changes the name of the State Tax Commission to the State Assessment Commission.
Citations: ART IV.SEC 30(a)
Progress: House: In Committee
Last Action:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
Bill History:
05/15/2026 
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues
01/08/2026 
H - Read Second Time
01/07/2026 
H - Read First Time
12/31/2025 
H - Pre-Filed
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