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Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1179: Provides that local taxes and fees on motor fuel shall expire five years after enactment unless reauthorized by a two-thirds vote of the political subdivision

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 1179 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Provides that local taxes and fees on motor fuel shall expire five years after enactment unless reauthorized by a two-thirds vote of the political subdivision. Primary sponsor: Travis Fitzwater. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

SB 1179 - This act provides that any tax, excise, license or fee upon, measured by or with respect to the importation, receipt, manufacture, storage, transportation, sale or use of fuel used for propelling motor vehicles authorized by a political subdivision shall expire five years after enactment unless reauthorized by a two-thirds majority vote of the people of the political subdivision. This act is identical to SB 831 (2025). TAYLOR MIDDLETON

Sponsors

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Travis FitzwaterPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
  2. S First Read
  3. Prefiled

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source