Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1493: Authorizes counties to impose a sales tax for senior services
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1493 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes counties to impose a sales tax for senior services. Primary sponsor: Jason Bean (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1493 - This act authorizes any county to impose a sales tax for the purpose of funding senior services. Such sales tax shall not exceed 0.25%. Any county imposing a sales tax pursuant to this act shall establish a senior services tax commission to administer the sales tax revenue. The commission shall consist of seven member to be appointed by the county commission, and the county commission shall determine the qualifications, terms of office, compensation, powers, duties, restrictions, procedures, and all other functions of the commission. JOSH NORBERG
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Bean | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
“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 Economic and Workforce Development Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled