Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2947: Restricts the use of revenues derived from taxes levied on airports
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 305, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to revenues of city airports. Section A. Chapter 305, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 305.280, to read as follows: 305.280. 1. An airport owned by a city not within a county and that receives assistance from the federal government or the Missouri department of transportation, or both, may use revenues generated by the airport and airport facilities. 2. Such revenues shall include, but not be limited to, any allocations creditable to the general revenue fund of a city not within a c.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 305, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to revenues of city airports. Section A. Chapter 305, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 305.280, to read as follows: 305.280. 1. An airport owned by a city not within a county and that receives assistance from the federal government or the Missouri department of transportation, or both, may use revenues generated by the airport and airport facilities. 2. Such revenues shall include, but not be limited to, any allocations creditable to the general revenue fund of a city not within a county to be paid out of the gross receipts derived from the operation of airports and airport facilities. 3. Such revenues shall not be expended for any purpose other than the capital or operating costs (2) The local airport system; or (3) Any other local facility that is: (a) Owned or operated by the individual or entity that owns or operates the airport; and (b) Directly and substantially related to the air transportation of passengers or property. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.
Sponsors
- Richard West (R, 102) · primary sponsor