Missouri HB1736: Modifies provisions governing county sales taxes for park purposes to allow tax revenues to be used for storm water management projects in parks

What the bill says

From the engrossed text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE BILL NO. 1736 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE WELLENKAMP. 4613H.01P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 67.1754, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to county sales taxes for park purposes. Section A. Section 67.1754, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 67.1754, to read as follows: 67.1754. 1. The sales tax authorized in sections 67.1712 to 67.1721 shall be collected and allocated as follows: (1) Fifty percent of the sales taxes collected from each county shall be deposited in the metropolitan park and recreational fund to be administered by the board of directors of the district to pay costs associated with the establishment, administration, operation and maintenance of public recreational facilities, parks, and public recreational grounds associated with the district. Costs for office administration beginning in the second fiscal year of district operations may be up to but shall not exceed fifteen percent of the amount deposited pursuant to this subdivision; (2) Fifty percent of the sales taxes collected from each county shall be returned to the source county for park purposes, which may include storm water management projects in such county that are confined to acquiring land for the sole purpose of building a park or greenway or …

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Sponsors

• Colin Wellenkamp (R, 105) · primary sponsor
• Hales, Jeff (D, 086)
• John Hewkin (R, 120)
• Walshmoore, Bridget (I)
• David Dolan (R, 148)

Latest actions

1. May 4, 2026: Voted Do Pass (S)
2. May 4, 2026: Executive Session Held (S)
3. May 4, 2026: Public Hearing Held (S)
4. April 23, 2026: Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Monday, April 27, 2026, 2:00 p.m., Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor
5. April 21, 2026: Second read and referred: Local Government, Elections and Pensions(S)
6. April 20, 2026: Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
7. April 20, 2026: Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 100 NOES: 52 PRESENT: 0
8. April 20, 2026: Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
9. April 14, 2026: Perfected (H)
10. April 14, 2026: Title of Bill - Agreed To

Votes

• Third Read and Passed (H) (April 20, 2026): 100 yea, 52 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (March 30, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (February 4, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1736?

HB1736 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions governing county sales taxes for park purposes to allow tax revenues to be used for storm water management projects in parks.

What is the status of HB1736?

In committee as of May 4, 2026. Latest action: Voted Do Pass (S) (May 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1736?

Colin Wellenkamp (R, 105), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1736?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1736&year=2026&code=R