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SB1179 • 2026

Provides that local taxes and fees on motor fuel shall expire five years after enactment unless reauthorized by a two-thirds vote of the political subdivision

Provides that local taxes and fees on motor fuel shall expire five years after enactment unless reauthorized by a two-thirds vote of the political subdivision

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Fitzwater, Travis; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-01-27
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-27 S237

    Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S67

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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SB 1179 - This act provides that any tax, excise, license or fee upon, measured by or with respect to the importation, receipt, manufacture, storage, transportation, sale or use of fuel used for propelling motor vehicles authorized by a political subdivision shall expire five years after enactment unless reauthorized by a two-thirds majority vote of the people of the political subdivision.

This act is identical to SB 831 (2025).
TAYLOR MIDDLETON