Support Legislators Who Support Transportation!
With less than one month remaining in the 2022 legislative session, transportation advocates with leadership from legislators in both chambers, have been effective in our efforts to defend the state motor fuel tax. Important investments made during the 2021 legislative session through SB 262 will result in increased safety, reduced congestion, and enhanced economic development throughout Missouri.
Some legislators want to eliminate or reduce the progress made through these increased investments. They are persistent in their efforts and have added repeal/reduction/sunset/holiday language to more than 30 different bills, including some that have nothing to do with transportation.
Leaders in the Missouri General Assembly have worked to beat back these efforts. They have earned a public display of our gratitude for their leadership. Join us on April 20 as we demonstrate support for the state motor fuel tax and as we demonstrate support for those legislative leaders who understand the importance of transportation investment and have been steadfast in their efforts to lead our state forward.
Click the link below to send an email with the names and email addresses of those from your organization who plan to attend the MFTI Legislative Day in the Capitol and show their support for those legislators who have supported us.
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Register to Attend MFTI Legislative Day April 20
Legislators are hearing from opponents of the state motor fuel tax. Now they need to hear from us.
Join us on April 20 for MFTI Legislative Day in the Capitol to show your support for transportation funding and for the legislators who support us.
Repeal proponents recently held a rally that generated fewer than 35 people, yet some legislators persist in their efforts to repeal or reduce these important investments in roads and bridges. It's time for us to show them the high levels of support that exist for SB 262 and the important investments it provides. Let's dwarf the size of the repeal rally!
Register for the in-person April 20 Legislative Day in the Capitol by sending an email with the names and email addresses of those from your organization who plan to attend to info@mfti.org.
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Legislation Update
NOTE: Bills that have seen movement in the last week will have the "Last Action" in bold. Bill summaries have been replaced with a link to the current bill summary to reduce the length of this report for the reader.
State Motor Fuel Tax Repeal/Sunset Legislation
HB 1594 - Representative Walsh
Last Action 4/4/22: Placed back on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 2884 - Representative Mayhew
Last Action 3/10/22: Referred to House Special Committee on Government Oversight
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SB 1149 - Senator White
Last Action 3/10/22: Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety
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SB 811 - Senator Eigel
Last Action 1/20/22: Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety
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SB 782 - Senator Moon
Last Action 1/13/22: Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety
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Legislation Containing State Motor Fuel Tax Repeal Amendments
HB 2913 - Representative Plocher
Last Action 4/13/22: Placed on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 1740 - Representative Dogan
Last Action 4/12/22: Placed back on the House Formal Calendar
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HB 1992 - Representative Coleman
Last Action 4/12/22: Placed back on the House Formal Calendar
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HB 2172 - Representative Francis
Last Action 4/12/22: Placed back on the House Formal Calendar
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HB 2293 - Representative Knight
Last Action 4/12/22: Placed back on the House Formal Calendar
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HB 2576 - Representative Bromley
Last Action 4/12/22: Placed back on the House Formal Calendar
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HB 2674 - Representative Tate
Last Action 4/12/22: Placed on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 1905 - Representative Dan Shaul
Last Action 4/11/22: Placed back on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 2164 - Representative Buchheit-Courtway
Last Action 4/11/22 Placed back on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 2208 - Representative Christoffanelli
Last Action 4/11/22: Placed back on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 2499 - Representative Eggleston
Last Action 4/11/22: Placed back on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 2544 - Representative Patterson
Last Action 4/11/22: Placed on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 1864 - Representative Thomas
Last Action 4/6/22: Placed back on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 1875 - Representative Haffner
Last Action 4/6/22: Placed back on House Informal Calendar
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HB 2123 - Representative Taylor
Last Action 4/6/22: Placed back on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 2515 - Representative Perkins
Last Action 4/6/22: Placed back on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 1579 - Representative Mayhew
Last Action 4/4/22: Placed on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 1695 - Representative Gregory
Last Action 4/4/22: Placed back on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 1749 - Representative Bayse
Last Action 4/4/22: Placed back on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 2129 - Representative Railsback
Last Action 4/4/22: Placed on the House Informal Calendar
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SB 762 - Senator Brown
Last Action 3/8/22: Placed on the Senate Informal Calendar
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Spending Authority Legislation
HJR 134 - Representative Jered Taylor
Last Action 3/31/22: Reported Do Pass by the House Committee on Rules - Administrative Oversight
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SB 1163 - Senator Hegeman
Last Action 3/29/22: Public Hearing Conducted in the Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety
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SJR 55 - Senator Schatz
Last Action 3/29/22: Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety
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SJR 56 - Senator Schatz
Last Action 3/29/22: Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety
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SJR 57 - Senator Schatz
Last Action 3/29/22: Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety
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SJR 58 - Senator Schatz
Last Action 3/29/22: Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety
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HB 2802 - Representative Cody Smith
Last Action 3/3/22: Referred to House Committee on Budget
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HJR 129 - Representative Seitz
Last Action 2/16/22: Referred to House Special Committee on Government Oversight
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Transparency & Accountability Legislation
SB 1226 - Senator Brattin
Last Action 3/29/22: Referred to the Senate Committee on Appropriations
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SB 1238 - Senator Schatz
Last Action 3/29/22: Referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, & Public Safety
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HB 2904 - Representative Porter
Last Action 3/2/22: Read Second Time
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SB 962 - Senator Luetkemeyer
Last Action 2/24/22: Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety
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HB 1906 - Representative Shaul
Last Action 1/6/22: Read Second Time
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State Motor Fuel Tax Refund Changes
HB 2758 - Representative Evans
Last Action 4/14/22: Voted "Do Pass" by the House Committee on Rules - Administrative Oversight
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HB 2654 - Representative Mayhew
Last Action 4/6/22: Referred to House Committee on Rules - Administrative Oversight
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HB 2888 - Representative Mayhew
Last Action: 4/5/22: Public Hearing Completed in the House Special Committee on Government Oversight
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State Motor Fuel Tax/Vehicle Tax Exemptions & Holidays
HB 2293 - Representative Knight
Last Action 4/12/22: Placed back on the House Formal Calendar
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HB 2801 - Representative Schwadron
Last Action 3/22/22: Public Hearing Completed in the House Special Committee on Government Oversight
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HB 2813 - Representative Fitzwater
Last Action 3/22/22: Public Hearing Completed in the House Special Committee on Government Oversight
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HB 1982 - Representative Kelley
Last Action 1/6/22: Read Second Time
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Local Motor Fuel Tax Changes
HJR 120 - Representative Merideth
Last Action 1/19/22: Read Second Time
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Hancock Amendment
HJR 137 - Representative Eggleston
Last Action 3/31/22: Reported "Do Pass" by the House Committee on Rules - Administrative Oversight
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Federal Funds
SB 932 - Senator Eigel
Last Action 2/16/22: Referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations
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SB 813 - Senator Eigel
Last Action 1/20/22: Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety
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Biofuels
HB 1875 - Representative Haffner
Last Action 4/6/22: Placed back on the House Informal Calendar
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HB 1695 - Representative Gregory
Last Action 4/4/22: Placed back on the House Informal Calendar
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SB 805 - Senator Hoskins
Last Action 1/20/22: Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
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SB 707 - Senator Bean
Last Action 1/10/22: Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources
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Electric Vehicles & Charging Stations
HB 1584 - Representative Murphy
Last Action 4/14/22: Scheduled for a Public Hearing on 4/20/22 in the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy, and the Environment
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SB 1193 - Senator Washington
Last Action 3/10/22: Referred to Senate Committee on Economic Development
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HB 2756 - Representative McCreery
Last Action 2/24/22: Read Second Time
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HB 1526 - Representative Ellebracht
Last Action 1/6/22: Read Second Time
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HB 1631 - Representative Morse
Last Action 1/6/22: Read Second Time
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MFTI Legislative Priorities
State Motor Fuel Tax
MFTI was a strong proponent of SB 262, which phases in a 12.5-cent increase in the state motor fuel tax. That legislation was passed during the 2021 legislative session and the first 2.5-cent increment of the increase went into effect on October 1, 2021.
Missourians for Transportation Investment’s highest legislative priority is to protect infrastructure investments secured through the passage of Senate Bill 262. This legislation restored lost purchasing power from decades of inaction on transportation funding and will allow the state to make significant progress toward nearly $1 billion in unfunded needs. Additionally, 30% of the additional investment made possible by Senate Bill 262 is dedicated to helping cities and counties make needed improvements to their transportation systems.
Missourians for Transportation Investment will oppose any and all efforts to repeal or reduce these important investments in Missouri’s future.
Public Transportation
Missourians for Transportation Investment recognizes the important role of public transportation in Missouri’s economy. Public transportation providers operate in every county in the state and provided $3.67 billion in economic impact in 2019. Missourians for Transportation Investment also recognizes the need for additional state investments to support public transportation in Missouri. State support of public transportation has decreased significantly since 2002.
The state has a unique opportunity to secure significant federal funding to address $170 million in unfunded public transportation needs. Missourians for Transportation Investment supports a minimum state investment of $8 million in public transportation during the next fiscal year.
Port Funding
Missourians for Transportation Investment recognizes the important role of ports in Missouri’s economy. Missouri ports support nearly 290,000 jobs annually in the State of Missouri, resulting in more than $100 billion in annual economic activity. Missourians for Transportation Investment recognizes the unique opportunities resulting from the expansion of the Panama Canal and the potential that brings to Missouri’s ports.
As Missouri’s elected leaders debate how to spend budget surpluses during the 2022 legislative session, Missourians for Transportation Investment supports using surplus funds to reduce a list of $329 million in unfunded port projects around the state.
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Weekly Advocacy Calls
MFTI hosts weekly advocacy calls. These calls provide an opportunity for transportation investment supporters who are regularly in the capitol to collaborate. These calls take place on Monday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. during the legislative session, except for holidays and during the legislative spring break.
If you are regularly in the capitol and would like to participate in these calls, forward your contact information to info@mfti.org.
Participants receive a calendar invite with the phone number and access code for the calls.
If you have any questions about the advocacy calls, send them to info@mfti.org.
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