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Missouri libraries are gearing up for a pivotal moment as a new bill could allow 29 districts to ask voters for local sales tax support—transforming library funding across the state!

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Committee hears bill to let more Missouri library districts ask voters for a sales tax
Sen. Justin Brown presented Senate Bill 10 23 to the Committee on Local Government, which would let 29 libraries in 42 counties seek voter approval of a local sales tax; the bill includes a Saint Charles County rollback provision, lower caps for Cass and Johnson Counties, and a $15 civil-surcharge option for law libraries. Library directors testified in favor and the committee plans to executive session the bill Monday.
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April 30, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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Missouri's Senate is shaking up library funding by allowing counties to propose a sales tax tied to property tax reductions—could this be the future of local library financing?

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Senate considers expanding library sales tax option; St. Charles amendment ties sales tax to phased property‑tax reductions
A broad substitute (SB 10 23) would let additional counties put a library sales/use tax on the ballot and permit a civil‑filing surcharge; late floor amendments allowed St. Charles County voters to consider pairing a sales/use tax with phased reductions in the library portion of personal and real‑property tax. The sponsor placed the measure on the informal calendar after last‑minute negotiations.
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February 27, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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The Wentzville R-IV Board of Education just voted to keep library resource access policies intact, sparking a vital conversation about parental involvement in students' educational materials.

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Library Board votes on resource access restrictions for parents and students
Library Board approves access options for physical and online resources after parental requests.
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May 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Missouri's House Bill 1405 could revolutionize library services by allowing city libraries to merge with county systems, promising greater accessibility and efficiency for all!

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Missouri House Bill 1405 aims to streamline city-county library board organization
House Bill 1405 introduces new guidelines for city-county library boards in Missouri.
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February 21, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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