Missouri prices and inflation

The record addresses rental housing costs, tenancy, or housing supply relevant to median gross rent. Gross rent includes contract rent and tenant-paid utilities; the record does not determine the statewide median. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Developments meeting these criteria can be administratively approved if they comply with land development regulations, excluding those related to density, height, and land use, and parking requirements may be reduced if the development is near public transit. Additionally, portions of multifamily projects providing affordable housing to eligible income groups will be eligible for an ad valorem property tax exemption starting in 2027, with the exemption percentage varying based on income levels, and property owners must apply annually with specific documentation.

The record addresses rental housing costs, tenancy, or housing supply relevant to median gross rent. Gross rent includes contract rent and tenant-paid utilities; the record does not determine the statewide median. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

This bill specifies that no county or city shall enact, maintain, or enforce any ordinance or resolution that prohibits landlords from refusing to lease or rent certain residential or commercial property to a person because the person's source of income includes aid from a federal housing assistance program. The bill specifies that no city or county may enact an ordinance that: (1) Prohibits landlords from using income-qualifying methods to determine whether to rent or lease a property to a prospective tenant; (2) Prohibits landlords from requesting tenant criminal records; (3) Limits the amount of security deposit required from a tenant; or (4) Requires tenants to automatically receive the right of first refusal.

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 1577 -- EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION SPONSOR: Cook This bill repeals the increase in the minimum wage rate. Currently, the minimum wage rate is $13.75 per hour with an increase in the hourly rate each year of $1.25 to $15.00 per hour beginning on January 1, 2026. Under this bill, the minimum wage rates that existed as of December 31, 2024, would apply, which means the minimum wage rate would be $12.00 per hour. Successive increases in the minimum wage rate would be adjusted based on the cost of living, as reflected in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, published by the U.S. Department of Labor. Further, this bill repeals the laws relating to paid sick leave. This bill is the same as HB 715 (2025).

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 3419 -- EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION SPONSOR: Fogle Beginning January 1, 2027, the minimum wage is required to be increased or decreased January 1st each year based on the cost of living. This bill reinstates the provisions of law establishing a system of earned paid sick time and creates new provisions for bereavement leave. The bill provides that all applicable employees will accrue a minimum of one hour of earned paid sick time for every 30 hours worked. Employees of an employer with 15 or more employees can use up to 56 hours of time in any given year but employees of an employer with fewer than 15 employees can only use 40 hours of time in any given year. Accrual begins January 1, 2027, or upon the commencement of employment, whichever is later. Employees may use earned paid sick time following 90 days of continuous employment, unless an employer's written policy allows the use of such leave prior to 90 days. The amount of sick time to be carried over, paid out, or transferred if employed by the same employer are specified in the bill. The bill outlines the reasons for which an employee may use earned paid sick time: (1) An employee's mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; an employee's need for medical diagnosis, care, or treatment of a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; an employee's need for preventative medical care; (2) Care of a family member with a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; care of a family member who needs medical diagnosis, care, or treatment of a mental or physical illness, injury, or health condition; care of a family member who needs preventative medical care; (3) Closure of the employee's place of business by order of a public official due to a public health emergency, or an employee's need to care for a child whose school or place of care has been closed by order of a public official due to a public health emergency, or care for oneself or a family member when it has been determined by the health authorities having jurisdiction or by a health care provider that the employee's or family member's presence in the community may jeopardize the health of others because of his or her exposure to a communicable disease, whether or not the employee or family member has actually contracted the communicable disease; or (4) Absence necessary due to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, provided the leave is allowed for the employee or an employee's family member to procure one or more of the services described in the bill. Earned paid sick time shall be provided upon the request of an employee. Such request may be made orally, in writing, by electronic means, or by any other means acceptable to the employer. When possible, the request shall include the expected duration of the absence. Employees shall provide notice of the need for using earned paid sick time when the use is foreseeable. Furthermore, the bill allows certain private employees to earn paid bereavement time in the same manner as earned paid sick time is accrued. Earned paid bereavement time can be used within 90 days of the death of a family member, as defined under current law, or in connection with an event resulting in reproductive loss. Earned paid bereavement time shall begin to accrue at the commencement of employment or January 1, 2027, whichever is later. All provisions applicable to the accrual and use of earned paid sick time are applicable to the accrual and use of earned paid bereavement time under this bill. Employers may request, but not require, employees to search for or find a replacement worker to cover hours during which the employee is using earned paid sick time. Additionally, an employer may require reasonable documentation, as described in the bill, for time used on three or more consecutive work days. Each day of violation or failure to comply and each employee affected shall constitute a separate offense. Furthermore, any individual who claims to have been aggrieved by a failure of an employer to comply with any portion of this bill, including but not limited to the failure to provide earned paid sick time or to allow employees to use such time, or who claims to have suffered a retaliatory personnel action prohibited by this bill, shall have a right of action and may commence a civil action in the appropriate court of jurisdiction within three years of the accrual of the cause of action, to obtain appropriate relief with respect to such unlawful violation. Such action may be brought without first filing an administrative complaint.

The record addresses rental housing costs, tenancy, or housing supply relevant to median gross rent. Gross rent includes contract rent and tenant-paid utilities; the record does not determine the statewide median. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

occur on August 28, 2024. (2) Applying a sunset provision to those tax credits that currently lack such provision. Such tax credits include: (a) Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit; (b) Affordable Housing Tax Credit

The record addresses wages, paid leave, or cash benefits that can form part of household money income. Census household income is measured before taxes; a tax reduction alone is not an increase in this measure. This relationship does not establish an effect on the displayed statistic; actions after its measurement period cannot explain the earlier value.

Retained Missouri evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

HB 715 -- MINIMUM WAGE SPONSOR: Wolfin This bill repeals the increase in the minimum wage rate. Currently, the minimum wage rate is $13.75 per hour and there is an increase in the hourly rate each year of $1.25 to $15.00 per hour beginning on January 1, 2026. Under the bill, the minimum wage rates that existed as of December 31, 2024 would apply, which means the minimum wage rate would be $12.00 per hour. Successive increases in the minimum wage rate would be adjusted based on the cost of living, as reflected in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers published by the U.S. Department of Labor. Further, this bill repeals the laws relating to paid sick leave.