Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2535: Authorizes a homestead tax exemption for certain veterans, and to offset lost property tax revenue, increases the cigarette tax and subjects alternative nicotine products, vapor products, tobacco paraphernalia, and hemp-derived consumable products to an excise tax

In committee Last action April 8, 2026: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 15 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0

Plain-language summary

HB 2535 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes a homestead tax exemption for certain veterans, and to offset lost property tax revenue, increases the cigarette tax and subjects alternative nicotine products, vapor products, tobacco paraphernalia, and hemp-derived consumable products to an excise tax. Primary sponsor: Don Mayhew (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 15 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Don Mayhew (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.