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The Port Debt Bill
Voters must OK port debt for far‑shore projects
Requires port authorities to obtain voter approval to incur indebtedness for developments located more than two thousand feet from the shoreline of the Missouri River or the Mississippi River
Good for everyday people ·
The bill would force port authorities to get voter approval before borrowing money for projects far from the river.
Our take
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If passed, Missourians could stop costly port projects that might saddle them with debt they never voted for, keeping taxes lower.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill requires voter approval for port authority indebtedness.
- Applies to developments more than 2,000 feet from Missouri or Mississippi River shoreline.
- Introduced in the House on Jan 7 2026.
- Sponsored by Rep. Josh Hurlbert (R).
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