Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 837: Requires all elections for local tax increases to be held at a general or primary election
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 837 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires all elections for local tax increases to be held at a general or primary election. Primary sponsor: Mike Cierpiot (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 8, 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 837 - This act requires all proposals for new local taxes, licenses, or fees, or for a renewal or increase in an existing tax, license, or fee, to be submitted to the voters on a general election day or primary election day. This act is identical to SB 929 (2024), SB 479 (2023), and HB 1202 (2023), and to a provision in SB 1185 (2026). JOSH NORBERG
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Cierpiot | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
“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