Tourism committee gives three House bills 'due pass' recommendations in unanimous votes The Special Committee on Tourism voted 11-0 to recommend 'due pass' for three House bills related to Rock Island Trail communities and local recognition; motions were moved by the chair during an executive session and each recommendation passed without recorded opposition.

The Special Committee on Tourism just made waves with a unanimous 11-0 vote to push forward three crucial House bills aimed at enhancing the Rock Island Trail communities!

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Missouri Senate approves a package of third‑reading bills including a $2,400 infant tax exemption and tourism fund restoration On Feb. 25, 2026, the Missouri Senate approved several third‑reading bills, including a measure reestablishing the tourism supplemental revenue fund, a temporary $2,400 dependent exemption for parents in the year of a birth, licensing changes for several professions, drivers’ license sanctions, and a $1 land survey fee increase.

The Missouri Senate just approved a series of impactful bills, including a $2,400 tax exemption for new parents and the revival of a vital tourism fund!

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Tourism committee advances two bills in executive session; both pass 12-0 In executive session the Special Committee on Tourism voted both House Bill 25 76 and House Bill 16 71 "due pass," each recorded as 12 ayes and 0 nos. No debate was reported on either roll-call vote.

The Special Committee on Tourism just made waves by unanimously advancing two key bills, setting the stage for a tourism boost in Missouri!

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Missouri House Bill 1302 proposes new transient guest tax regulations Bill introduced to repeal and revise transient guest tax laws for tourism in Missouri.

Missouri is shaking up its tourism game with a new bill aimed at overhauling the transient guest tax laws—what could this mean for travelers and local businesses?

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Legislation permits new transient guest tax for tourism promotion in select Missouri areas New law allows counties and cities to impose taxes on transient guest accommodations.

Missouri is shaking up tourism funding with a new law that lets cities and counties tax transient guest accommodations!

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Missouri House introduces bill to establish Division of Tourism Supplemental Revenue Fund Representative Seitz proposes a new supplemental revenue fund for Missouri's tourism division

Missouri's House Bill 967 could revolutionize tourism funding, offering a fresh start for economic growth in the state!

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Missouri allocates $25 million for tourism and cultural initiatives State transfers funds to boost tourism, support arts and promote Missouri's cultural heritage.

Missouri's House Bill 7 is set to invest over $25 million into tourism and cultural initiatives, promising to reshape the state's economic landscape and celebrate its rich heritage.

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Missouri installs 21 signs to promote Ozark Highland Spirits whiskey trail Distillers Guild funds installation of welcome signs to boost tourism in Ozark Highlands.

Missouri is gearing up to enhance its whiskey tourism with 21 new welcoming signs, all funded by local distillers, paving the way for an exciting Ozark Highlands Spirits trail!

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City council to propose hotel tax for tourism promotion City councils can seek voter approval for a 5% hotel tax to promote tourism.

Missouri is considering a new hotel tax aimed at boosting tourism and local economies—will voters approve this game-changing proposal?

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Municipalities vote on new transient guest tax for tourism promotion Voters decide on implementing a transient guest tax for tourism in their municipalities.

Missouri is set to give voters a chance to decide on a new transient guest tax aimed at boosting local tourism—will residents support the change or push back?

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City proposes new transient guest tax for tourism promotion City officials aim to impose a transient guest tax to boost local tourism funding.

Missouri's new House Bill 1538 could change the game for local tourism funding by introducing a transient guest tax, but will voters approve it?

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Cities authorized to impose tourism tax under HB 1277 for hotel guests Cities may levy a tax on hotel guests to fund tourism promotion.

Missouri's new House Bill 1277 could change the game for local tourism funding by allowing cities to impose a guest tax on hotel stays—will voters embrace this opportunity for economic growth?

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