Elections, Campaign Finance & Ethics

100 bills
HB102 Requires schools to allow students to leave school to vote
Sponsor Rep. Anthony Ealy (D)
Citations 115.640
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB126 Modifies provisions relating to elections
Sponsor Rep. Rudy Veit (R)
Citations 105.695, 115.105, 115.107, 115.123, 115.125, 115.127, 115.277, 115.283, 115.284, 115.291, 115.351, 115.430, 115.453, 115.635, 115.646, 115.776, 115.904, 115.755, 115.758, 115.761, 115.765, 115.767, 115.770, 115.773, 115.785, 531.050
Last Action
04/17/2025

HB171 Authorizes a transient guest tax upon voter approval for the purposes of law enforcement and tourism
Sponsor Rep. Donnie Brown (R)
Citations 67.1018
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB188 Modifies provisions for "paid for by" statements on political advertisements
Sponsor Rep. Doug Clemens (D)
Citations 130.031
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB190 Modifies provisions relating to campaign finance
Sponsor Rep. Adrian Plank (D)
Citations 130.011, 130.047, 355.077
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB208 Modifies the deadline for filing a declaration of candidacy
Sponsor Rep. Dave Hinman (R)
Citations 115.127
Last Action
04/03/2025
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

HB231 Authorizes a transient guest tax in Harrisonville upon voter approval
Sponsor Rep. Sherri Gallick (R)
Citations 67.1013
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB297 Requires the authorization to establish a charter school in Boone County to be approved by a vote of the school district voters
Sponsor Rep. David Tyson Smith (D)
Citations 160.400, 160.415
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB298 Repeals provisions authorizing the establishment of charter schools in Boone County
Sponsor Rep. David Tyson Smith (D)
Citations 160.400, 160.415
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB300 Removes the requirement to have photo identification to vote
Sponsor Rep. David Tyson Smith (D)
Citations 115.277, 115.427
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB301 Eliminates the requirement for voter application solicitors to register with the secretary of state
Sponsor Rep. David Tyson Smith (D)
Citations 115.205
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB308 Adds additional options for photo identification needed to vote
Sponsor Rep. Kathy Steinhoff (D)
Citations 115.427, 115.640
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB318 Eliminates the restriction on felons running for public office
Sponsor Rep. Michael Davis (R)
Citations 115.306
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB333 Requires signature verification of absentee ballots
Sponsor Rep. Ann Kelley (R)
Citations 115.295
Last Action
01/30/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Elections

HB347 Allows public officials to use campaign funds for childcare costs incurred while campaigning or performing official duties
Sponsor Rep. Renee Reuter (R)
Citations 130.034
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB358 Creates a new state holiday for election day and requires colleges and universities to close unless used as a polling place
Sponsor Rep. Yolanda Young (D)
Citations 173.015, 9.010
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB367 Reinstates the presidential preference primary and modifies provisions for absentee voting
Sponsor Rep. Brad Banderman (R)
Citations 115.123, 115.277, 115.283, 115.291, 115.351, 115.776, 115.904, 115.755, 115.758, 115.761, 115.765, 115.767, 115.770, 115.773, 115.785
Last Action
02/26/2025
H - Superseded by HB 126 - House-Elections

HB373 Modifies provisions relating to the expenditure of public funds
Sponsor Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R)
Citations 115.646
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB374 Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri ethics commission
Sponsor Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R)
Citations 105.485, 105.487, 105.955, 105.484
Last Action
04/24/2025
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

HB395 Modifies provisions relating to elections
Sponsor Rep. LaKeySha Bosley (D)
Citations 115.133, 115.155, 115.247, 115.281, 115.287
Last Action
04/02/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Corrections and Public Institutions

HB402 Modifies provisions for ballot summary language adopted by the general assembly
Sponsor Rep. Michael Davis (R)
Citations 116.160
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB414 Modifies provisions for ballot summary language adopted by the general assembly
Sponsor Rep. Jim Murphy (R)
Citations 116.160
Last Action
02/19/2025
H - Superseded by HB 684

HB458 Changes the filing location for school board candidates
Sponsor Rep. Renee Reuter (R)
Citations 115.124, 162.491, 162.492, 162.860, 162.910
Last Action
02/19/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Elections

HB479 Creates new class three election offenses
Sponsor Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R)
Citations 115.635
Last Action
01/30/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Elections

HB480 Modifies provisions relating to elections
Sponsor Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R)
Citations 115.638
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB492 Authorizes expansion of regional jail districts upon voter approval
Sponsor Rep. Dean Van Schoiack (R)
Citations 221.400, 221.402, 221.405, 221.407, 221.410
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Action Postponed - House-Rules-Legislative

HB507 Modifies provisions relating to elections
Sponsor Rep. Peggy McGaugh (R)
Citations 115.105, 115.107, 115.123, 115.125, 115.127, 115.277, 115.284, 115.286, 115.295, 115.300, 115.306, 115.351, 115.430, 115.453, 115.637, 115.776, 115.904, 115.755, 115.758, 115.761, 115.765, 115.767, 115.770, 115.773, 115.785
Last Action
05/07/2025
S - Voted Do Pass - Senate-Fiscal Oversight

HB515 Authorizes taxpayers to submit petitions to reduce local tax rate levies
Sponsor Rep. Mark Matthiesen (R)
Citations 67.111
Last Action
02/11/2025
H - Removed from House Hearing Agenda - 2/17/25 - 4:30 pm or Upon Adjournment - HR 5 - House-Ways and Means

HB523 Prohibits candidates from serving as the treasurer of their own candidate committee
Sponsor Rep. Steve Butz (D)
Citations 130.021
Last Action
03/11/2025
H - Public hearing completed - House-Elections

HB524 Requires campaign financial disclosure reports to include bank statements
Sponsor Rep. Steve Butz (D)
Citations 130.041
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB525 Modifies provisions for the Missouri ethics commission
Sponsor Rep. Steve Butz (D)
Citations 105.955, 105.957, 105.959, 105.961
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB539 Modifies the election date, terms of office, and term limits for members of school boards
Sponsor Rep. Richard West (R)
Citations 162.241, 162.261, 162.341, 162.351, 162.459, 162.471, 162.481, 162.492, 162.601, 162.825, 162.865, 162.867, 162.910, 162.082
Last Action
02/06/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Elections

HB551 Modifies provisions for initiative petitions and referendums
Sponsor Rep. John Martin (R)
Citations 116.030, 116.040, 116.050, 116.080, 116.090, 116.110, 116.130, 116.153, 116.190, 116.200, 116.332, 116.334, 116.045, 116.095
Last Action
02/11/2025
H - Superseded by HB 575

HB556 Requires public schools to establish the general municipal election day and the general election day as a school holiday
Sponsor Rep. Jamie Gragg (R)
Citations 171.051, 171.031
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB557 Establishes requirements for library boards to be elected
Sponsor Rep. Jamie Gragg (R)
Citations 143.183, 181.060, 182.050, 182.170, 182.291, 182.640, 182.707, 182.820
Last Action
02/06/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Elections

HB575 Modifies provisions for initiative petitions and referendums
Sponsor Rep. Brad Banderman (R)
Citations 116.030, 116.040, 116.050, 116.080, 116.090, 116.110, 116.130, 116.153, 116.190, 116.200, 116.332, 116.334, 116.045
Last Action
04/28/2025

HB590 Creates provisions requiring realtors and landlords to provide new residents with voter registration packets
Sponsor Rep. Emily Weber (D)
Citations 115.145, 115.205, 441.325, 442.620
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB617 Restores voting rights to individuals on probation and parole
Sponsor Rep. Melanie Stinnett (R)
Citations 115.133, 561.026
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative

HB638 Modifies provisions relating to election oversight
Sponsor Rep. Mark Matthiesen (R)
Citations 115.105, 115.107
Last Action
04/08/2025
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative

HB673 Requires political ads produced using AI to have a disclosure and creates a penalty for failure to disclose the use of AI
Sponsor Rep. Mazzie Christensen (R)
Citations 130.031
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB683 Designates March 16th of each year as "Election Judges and Poll Workers Appreciation Day" in Missouri
Sponsor Rep. John Simmons (R)
Citations 9.410
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB684 Modifies provisions relating to ballot summary language
Sponsor Rep. John Simmons (R)
Citations 116.160, 116.334
Last Action
04/10/2025
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Administrative

HB694 Creates provisions for obtaining electronic signatures on initiative petitions
Sponsor Rep. Marty Joe Murray (D)
Citations 116.055
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB702 Creates provisions for automatic voter registration
Sponsor Rep. Eric Woods (D)
Citations 115.972
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB727 Authorizes a county sales tax for supporting the operations of hospital services in Bates County upon voter approval
Sponsor Rep. Dane Diehl (R)
Citations 67.597
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB790 Modifies provisions for voter qualifications
Sponsor Rep. Kimberly-Ann Collins (D)
Citations 115.133
Last Action
04/03/2025
H - Superseded by HB 617

HB793 Modifies provisions for foreign influence on ballot measures
Sponsor Rep. Ben Baker (R)
Citations 130.011, 130.170, 130.173, 130.176, 130.179, 130.182, 130.185, 130.188
Last Action
04/02/2025
H - Reported Do Pass - House-Rules-Legislative

HB794 Modifies provisions relating to elections
Sponsor Rep. Ben Baker (R)
Citations 115.105, 115.107, 115.1630, 130.170, 130.173, 130.176, 130.179, 130.185, 130.188
Last Action
04/10/2025

HB814 Establishes the "Missouri Business Tax Adjustment Act", adjusting the income tax rates applied to the Missouri taxable income of certain business entities based on annual net revenue, upon voter approval
Sponsor Rep. Ray Reed (D)
Citations 143.071, 143.076
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HB847 Modifies provisions for voter qualifications
Sponsor Rep. Marlon Anderson (D)
Citations 115.133
Last Action
04/03/2025
H - Superseded by HB 617

HB879 Establishes the "Missouri Voter Fraud Prevention Act"
Sponsor Rep. LaDonna Appelbaum (D)
Citations 115.175, 115.975
Last Action
01/15/2025
H - Read Second Time

HB895 Authorizes ambulance and fire protection districts in certain counties to propose a sales tax rate of up to one percent upon voter approval
Sponsor Rep. Jeff Knight (R)
Citations 321.552, 321.556
Last Action
04/30/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Rules-Administrative

HCR11 Directs the secretary of state to place a constitutional convention question on the November 3, 2026 ballot
Sponsor Rep. Bryant Wolfin (R)
Citations No citations.
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HJR8 Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit any new tax or increase in tax from going into effect unless approved by the voters in a general election
Sponsor Rep. Brian Seitz (R)
Citations ART X.SEC 27
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HJR10 Proposes a constitutional amendment that modifies provisions for initiative petitions
Sponsor Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Citations ART III.SEC 50, ART III.SEC 51
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HJR11 Proposes a constitutional amendment that modifies provisions relating to constitutional amendments
Sponsor Rep. Ed Lewis (R)
Citations ART XII.SEC 2(b), ART XII.SEC 3(c)
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HJR16 Proposes a constitutional amendment that modifies requirements to pass a constitutional amendment
Sponsor Rep. Ann Kelley (R)
Citations ART XII.SEC 2(b), ART XII.SEC 2(c), ART XII.SEC 3(c)
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HJR18 Proposes a constitutional amendment that modifies provisions relating to constitutional amendments
Sponsor Rep. Brad Banderman (R)
Citations ART XII.SEC 2(b), ART XII.SEC 2(c), ART XII.SEC 2(d), ART XII.SEC 2(e), ART XII.SEC 3(c)
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HJR23 Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Missouri to require Jackson County to have an elected assessor
Sponsor Rep. Carolyn Caton (R)
Citations No citations.
Last Action
05/30/2025
G - Sent to the Secretary of State

HJR24 Proposes a constitutional amendment that requires Jackson County to have an elected county assessor instead of an unelected assessment department
Sponsor Rep. Will Jobe (D)
Citations ART VI.SEC 18(b)
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HJR36 Proposes a constitutional amendment to require Jackson County to have an elected county assessor instead of an unelected assessment department
Sponsor Rep. Aaron Crossley (D)
Citations ART VI.SEC 18(b)
Last Action
01/09/2025
H - Read Second Time

HJR38 Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting a statutory initiative measure approved by the voters to be amended or repealed by the General Assembly, except under certain conditions
Sponsor Rep. Eric Woods (D)
Citations ART III.SEC 49
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HJR44 Proposes a Constitutional amendment that modifies term limits for members of the general assembly
Sponsor Rep. Bill Owen (R)
Citations ART III.SEC 8
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HJR52 Proposes a constitutional amendment modifying requirements for votes required to pass constitutional amendments
Sponsor Rep. John Simmons (R)
Citations ART III.SEC 50, ART III.SEC 51, ART III.SEC 52(b), ART III.SEC 54
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HJR55 Proposes a constitutional amendment modifying requirements for votes required to pass constitutional amendments
Sponsor Rep. John Simmons (R)
Citations ART III.SEC 50, ART III.SEC 51, ART III.SEC 52(b), ART III.SEC 54
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

HJR62 Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to modification of the Constitution
Sponsor Rep. Cathy Jo Loy (R)
Citations ART XII.SEC 2(b), ART XII.SEC 3(c)
Last Action
05/15/2025
H - Referred to committee - House-Emerging Issues

SB22 Creates new provisions relating to the treatment of summary statements prepared by the General Assembly for ballot measures
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Citations 116.155, 116.160, 116.190, 116.334, 526.010
Last Action
04/24/2025
G - Signed by the Governor

SB62 Modifies provisions relating to elections
Sponsor Sen. Ben Brown (R)
Citations 115.013, 115.135, 115.151, 115.155, 115.158, 115.159, 115.160, 115.195, 115.221, 115.642
Last Action
03/03/2025
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB84 Creates the offense of tampering with an election official
Sponsor Sen. Jamie Burger (R)
Citations 115.638
Last Action
02/10/2025
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB86 Modifies provisions relating to municipal elections
Sponsor Sen. Joe Nicola (R)
Citations 115.121, 115.124, 115.710, 162.1060, 184.352, 233.040, 247.060, 247.180, 249.150, 321.210, 321.610, 77.450
Last Action
01/16/2025

SB116 Modifies provisions relating to elections
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Citations 115.013, 115.074, 115.078, 115.179, 115.181, 115.193, 115.221, 115.642, 115.220, 115.1500, 115.1505, 115.1510
Last Action
01/23/2025

SB152 Creates new provisions relating to foreign spending in state ballot measure elections
Sponsor Sen. Ben Brown (R)
Citations 130.170, 130.173, 130.176, 130.179, 130.185, 130.188
Last Action
07/09/2025
G - Signed by the Governor

SB182 Modifies provisions relating to elections
Sponsor Sen. Sandy Crawford (R)
Citations 115.125, 115.127, 115.277, 115.284, 115.430, 115.453, 115.637, 115.638
Last Action
05/08/2025
H - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB193 Creates provisions relating to term limits for local government officers
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Citations 162.016, 67.011, 67.015
Last Action
02/03/2025

SB242 Allows campaign funds to be used for eligible childcare costs
Sponsor Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern (D)
Citations 130.034
Last Action
02/03/2025

SB248 Modifies provisions relating to elections
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Citations 115.124, 115.137, 115.168, 115.225, 115.249, 115.279, 115.287, 115.327, 115.349, 115.351, 115.363, 115.395, 115.397, 115.409, 115.429, 115.398, 115.710
Last Action
02/13/2025

SB259 Modifies provisions relating to offenses against employees of election authorities
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Citations 565.002, 565.240
Last Action
02/13/2025

SB270 Modifies provisions relating to emergency services
Sponsor Sen. Rusty Black (R)
Citations 144.757, 190.101, 321.552
Last Action
02/13/2025

SB278 Modifies provisions relating to the maintenance of voter registration lists
Sponsor Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R)
Citations 115.199
Last Action
02/13/2025

SB280 Modifies provisions relating to voter registration
Sponsor Sen. Jill Carter (R)
Citations 115.158
Last Action
04/14/2025
S - Voted Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Local Government, Elections, and Pensions

SB331 Modifies qualifications for public office in the City of St. Louis
Sponsor Sen. Sandy Crawford (R)
Citations 115.306
Last Action
02/17/2025

SB335 Requires special elections to fill vacancies in statewide elected offices other than U.S. Senator
Sponsor Sen. Rick Brattin (R)
Citations 105.030, 105.050, 105.025, 28.190, 29.280, 30.060, 30.070
Last Action
02/17/2025

SB344 Requires schools that receive state funds to give students excused absences for attending scheduled elections with their parents
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Citations 167.1001
Last Action
03/04/2025
S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education

SB362 Modifies provisions relating to election administration
Sponsor Sen. Jill Carter (R)
Citations 115.157, 115.225, 115.283, 115.507, 115.008
Last Action
02/17/2025

SB375 Requires school districts and charter schools to offer students who are 17 1/2 years old the opportunity to register to vote
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Citations 167.1002
Last Action
03/04/2025
S - Hearing Conducted - Senate-Education

SB408 Modifies provisions relating to rejected absentee ballots
Sponsor Sen. Angela Mosley (D)
Citations 115.295
Last Action
02/17/2025

SB417 Reinstates the Presidential Preference Primary Election
Sponsor Sen. Jill Carter (R)
Citations 115.105, 115.123, 115.351, 115.776, 115.904, 115.755, 115.758, 115.761, 115.765, 115.767, 115.770, 115.773, 115.785
Last Action
02/17/2025

SB425 Creates new provisions relating to ethics
Sponsor Sen. Angela Mosley (D)
Citations 105.669, 105.451
Last Action
02/17/2025

SB444 Modifies provisions relating to voter registration
Sponsor Sen. Barbara Washington (D)
Citations 115.158, 115.221
Last Action
02/17/2025

SB470 Establishes no-excuse absentee voting
Sponsor Sen. Patty Lewis (D)
Citations 115.277, 115.279, 115.283
Last Action
02/27/2025

SB484 Requires all elections for local tax increases to be held at a general election
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Citations 67.105
Last Action
02/27/2025

SB485 Moves school board elections to the November general election
Sponsor Sen. Nick Schroer (R)
Citations 162.083, 162.221, 162.223, 162.241, 162.261, 162.291, 162.301, 162.341, 162.431, 162.459, 162.471, 162.481, 162.492, 162.601, 162.821, 162.825, 162.865, 162.867, 162.910, 162.082
Last Action
04/07/2025
S - Placed on Informal Calendar

SB509 Creates new provisions relating to the use of artificial intelligence in elections
Sponsor Sen. Joe Nicola (R)
Citations 130.165
Last Action
02/27/2025

SJR1 Requires all county assessors in charter counties to be elected
Sponsor Sen. Mike Cierpiot (R)
Citations ART VI.SEC 18(b)
Last Action
02/06/2025

SJR10 Modifies provisions relating to the process for adopting constitutional amendments
Sponsor Sen. Mike Moon (R)
Citations ART XII.SEC 2(b), ART XII.SEC 2(c), ART XII.SEC 3(c)
Last Action
03/24/2025
S - Superseded by SJR 47

SJR11 Modifies provisions relating to initiative petitions
Sponsor Sen. Jason Bean (R)
Citations ART III.SEC 51, ART III.SEC 50
Last Action
03/03/2025

SJR30 Modifies process for proposing and approving constitutional amendments
Sponsor Sen. Ben Brown (R)
Citations ART XII.SEC 2(b), ART XII.SEC 3(c), ART XII.SEC 2(c), ART XII.SEC 2(d)
Last Action
03/24/2025
S - Superseded by SJR 10

SJR35 Requires all county assessors in charter counties to be elected
Sponsor Sen. Joe Nicola (R)
Citations ART VI.SEC 18(b)
Last Action
04/07/2025

SJR44 Creates a new provision relating to voter registration
Sponsor Sen. Jill Carter (R)
Citations ART VIII.SEC 5
Last Action
02/06/2025

SJR47 Modifies provisions relating to constitutional amendments
Sponsor Sen. Jill Carter (R)
Citations No citations.
Last Action
04/17/2025
S - Reported Do Pass as substituted - Senate-Local Government, Elections, and Pensions