Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3037: Modifies provisions of the "Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program" tax credit
Status: In committee, March 11, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3037 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ALLEN. 6339H.02I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 135.713, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to educational contribution tax credits. Section A. Section 135.713, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 135.713, to read as follows: 135.713. 1. Any taxpayer who makes a qualifying contribution to an educational assistance organization after August 28, 2021, may claim a credit against the tax otherwise due under chapter 143, other than taxes withheld under sections 143.191 to 143.265, and chapter 153 in an amount equal to one hundred percent of the amount the taxpayer contributed during the tax year for which the credit is claimed. No taxpayer shall claim a credit pursuant to sections 135.712 to 135.719 for any contribution made by the taxpayer, or an agent of the taxpayer, on behalf of the taxpayer's dependent or, in the case of a business taxpayer, on behalf of the business's agent's dependent. 2. The amount of the tax credit claimed shall not exceed fifty percent of the taxpayer's state tax liability for the tax year for which the credit is claimed. The state treasurer shall certify the tax credit amount to the taxpayer. A taxpayer may …
Sponsors
- Bill Allen (R, 017) · primary sponsor
- Marlene Terry (D, 066)
Latest actions
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 1
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Public Hearing Completed (H)
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (March 11, 2026): 7 yea, 3 nay, passed
- Reported Do Pass (H) (February 18, 2026): 8 yea, 4 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB3037?
- HB3037 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions of the "Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program" tax credit.
- What is the status of HB3037?
- In committee as of March 11, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 1 (March 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3037?
- Bill Allen (R, 017), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB3037?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3037&year=2026&code=R
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