Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Missouri House Bill HJR180

Introduced

1/29/26

Caption

Proposes a constitutional amendment to change the distribution of certain revenues received from the management of state natural resources

Impact

If passed, HJR180 would introduce changes to Article IV of the Missouri Constitution, mandating a direct economic benefit to counties from revenues derived from natural resource management. It aims to enhance local government finances, allowing counties to potentially fund local projects, infrastructure, and services that are impacted by such resource management. This revenue-sharing model is intended to incentivize responsible management of state resources while ensuring that local communities have a stake in the benefits derived from them.

Summary

HJR180 is a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to modify the distribution of revenue generated from the management of the state's natural resources in Missouri. Specifically, the amendment requires that any department of the state that profits from the management of these resources remit a portion of the profits to the respective county where the resources are located. This proposed change reflects an effort to ensure that local communities benefit directly from the economic activities associated with their natural resources.

Contention

While the bill is positioned as a means to support local communities, notable points of contention arise regarding the potential implications for state revenue management. Opponents may argue that reallocating state revenue in this manner could limit the state's ability to fund broader initiatives and programs that benefit all residents of Missouri. Furthermore, questions about equitable distribution and the logistics of implementation raise concerns among various stakeholders about how this would be managed at the county level. Overall, the debate around HJR180 highlights a balance between local interests and overarching state financial strategies.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MO HJR26

Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to certain sexual offenses involving children

MO HJR43

Proposes a constitutional amendment changing the membership of the conservation commission, the conservation sales and use tax, and the Department of Conservation's property tax exemption

MO HJR5

Proposes a constitutional amendment modifying the taxation of property

MO HJR6

Proposes a constitutional amendment modifying the taxation of property

MO HJR8

Proposes a constitutional amendment modifying the taxation of property

MO HJR7

Proposes a constitutional amendment modifying the taxation of property

MO SJR30

Modifies process for proposing and approving constitutional amendments

MO HJR33

Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to property tax

MO HB6

Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Department of Conservation

MO HJR1

Proposes a constitutional amendment to impose an appropriation spending limitation and to establish the "Tax Reform Fund" to be used to fund budgetary shortfalls, subject to an appropriation limitation, implement sales tax changes, and allow for certain taxation changes based on revenue triggers, by general law

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.