Missouri Senate clears multiple measures on third reading, including procurement, repeal of obsolete entities, tax-filing protections and septic regulations

The Missouri Senate on Feb. 11, 2026, passed a package of measures on third reading and final passage, taking up procurement authority for the Department of Revenue, the repeal of obsolete administrative entities, taxpayer protections related to income tax penalties and a suite of sewage- and septic-related changes.

Senator from Dallas moved third reading on Senate Bill 10 20, saying the measure "authorizes the Department of Revenue to enter into a contract without rebidding when no qualifying bids are received." The bill passed by a constitutional majority, recorded in the session as 30–0.

Senate substitute for the committee substitute for Senate Bill 8 90, described by the sponsor as addressing "obsolete boards and commissions," was taken up next. The sponsor, the senator identified in the transcript as the 'Senator from Jefferson,' said the package was "very thoroughly vetted" and warranted repeal. After brief questioning from the senator from Lawrence about whether entities had simply been unenforced, the measure passed, recorded as 30–0.

Senate Bill 9 94, described on the floor as providing "taxpayer protection against penalties and interest" related to income tax filing, was the subject of more floor comment. The sponsor said amendments had been adopted addressing beginning farmers. A senator who identified herself in the record as the senator from the eleventh said she supported the underlying bill but that an amendment caused her to oppose final passage because she believed it could "impact [beginning farmers] negatively." The measure passed, recorded as 28–2.

Finally, the senate substitute for Senate Bill 9 14, identified on the floor as the "septic system bill," was described as the product of "lots of great and thorough discussion" and passed on third reading, recorded as 29–1.

All roll-call tallies given in the chamber were declared constitutional majorities where required. The body recessed its third-reading business and announced plans to move to second reading of other bills; the Senate adjourned to meet next on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m.

Votes at a glance

- SB 10 20 (Department of Revenue fee offices; procurement when no qualifying bids): Passed, 30–0. - Senate substitute for Senate committee substitute for SB 8 90 (repeal of obsolete administrative entities): Passed, 30–0. - SB 9 94 (filing of income tax returns; penalties): Passed, 28–2. Sponsor noted amendments pertaining to beginning farmers. - Senate substitute for SB 9 14 (sewage regulation; septic systems): Passed, 29–1.

What’s next: Sponsors and committee staff will prepare the enrolled bills for transmission to the next step in the legislative process; the Senate reconvened for additional second-reading business on a later date, with an adjournment set for Feb. 17 at 2 p.m.