Missouri HB3538: Establishes the "Motor Fuel Tax Fund of 2021"

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3538 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MAYHEW. 7527H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 142.803 and 142.822, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to motor fuel tax. Section A. Sections 142.803 and 142.822, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 142.803 and 142.822, to read as follows: 142.803. 1. A tax is levied and imposed on all motor fuel used or consumed in this state as (2) Alternative fuels, not subject to the decal fees as provided in section 142.869, with a power potential equivalent of motor fuel. In the event alternative fuel, which is not commonly sold or measured by the gallon, is used in motor vehicles on the highways of this state, the director is authorized to assess and collect a tax upon such alternative fuel measured by the nearest power potential equivalent to that of one gallon of regular grade gasoline. The determination by the director of the power potential equivalent of such alternative fuel shall be prima facie correct; (3) Aviation fuel used in propelling aircraft with reciprocating engines, nine cents per gallon as levied and imposed by section 155.080 to be collected as required under this chapter; (4) Compressed natural gas fuel, five …

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Sponsors

• Don Mayhew (R, 124) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. March 2, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. February 27, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB3538?

HB3538 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes the "Motor Fuel Tax Fund of 2021".

What is the status of HB3538?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3538?

Don Mayhew (R, 124).

Where is the official record for HB3538?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3538&year=2026&code=R