Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1295: Establishes filing fees for certain initiative petitions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1295 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes filing fees for certain initiative petitions. Primary sponsor: Joe Nicola (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1295 - This act provides that Secretary of State shall collect an initiative petition filing fee of $1,000 for each initiative petition filed if the petition relates to a subject on which an initiative petition has been filed by the same petitioner since the most recent general election. No fee shall be charged if the petition is the first petition filed by the petitioner on a particular subject. SCOTT SVAGERA
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Nicola | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled