Missouri 2026 Ballot Measure for Parks and Conservation
Issue tracker and action guide
Updated:
Sep 14, 2025
Missouri
Summary
If passed, it renews a 0.1% sales tax for 10 years to fund conservation programs.
What's Happening
- Funding Source — In Missouri, the Parks, Soils and Water Sales Tax is a statewide 0.1% sales tax. It provides funding for Missouri state parks. It also funds soil and water conservation.
- 10-Year Renewal —This sales tax needs to be renewed by the voters every 10 years.
- Election Day — On November 3, 2026, voters in Missouri will vote on a ballot measure authorizing the tax for another 10 years. If the vote fails, the tax will expire in 2028.
Why It Matters
- Park Funding —The sales tax provides 75% of Missouri's state park funding.
- Free Access — It allows free admission to all state parks and historic sites (1 of only 8 states do this).
- Conservation Funding — 50% of the tax funds soil and water conservation statewide.
How To Help
- Get involved with the lead advocate for Missouri State Park funding: Missouri Parks Association.
