SB 1023 - Current law authorizes public library districts in certain counties to impose a sales tax of up to 0.5%. This act adds the following counties to such list of authorized counties: St. Charles, Franklin, Warren, Gasconade, Crawford, Buchanan, Iron, Madison, Maries, Miller, Christian, Greene, Jefferson, Jasper, Newton, Cass, Lafayette, Johnson, Webster, Howell, Pettis, Benton, Cooper, Randolph, Monroe, Audrain, Cape Girardeau, Barry, Lawrence, Grundy, Livingston, Saline, Pulaski, Osage, Cole, Phelps, Ste. Genevieve, Morgan, Perry, Scott, Ralls, Marion, Adair, Dent.

JOSH NORBERG

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5365S.01): 182.802

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 1023
Sponsor: Brown (16)
Hearing Date: 2/2/2026


COMMITTEE: Local Government, Elections and Pensions

CHAIRMAN: Henderson

DATE REFERRED: 1/15/2026 DATE HEARING REQUESTED:



STAFF:
Tristan Benson
Erica Choinka
Alex Cypert
Scott Svagera


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Randy Scherr - Missouri Library Association
Steven Campbell - Scenic Regional Library
John Greifzu - St. Charles City-County Library


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Lisa Pannett - Armorvine