State • Missouri

SB 975: Modifies provisions relating to ambulance districts

Black, RustyEnacted

SB 975 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Jul 9, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score75/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 45/100

Bill summary

Official

CCS/HCS/SS/SB 975 - This act modifies provisions relating to ambulance districts. Under current law, when an ambulance district is created, the county commission divides the district into six election districts with equal populations, each election district then elects one member of the board of directors. This act aut...

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • Enables potential cost efficiencies through streamlined consolidation
  • Provides clearer legal framework for district tax structures

Risks

  • Potential for administrative transition costs during consolidation
  • Uncertainty regarding local tax levy impacts

Society

Positive Outlook
65%

Benefits

  • Improves local control of ambulance board appointments
  • Streamlines vacancy filling processes for essential emergency services

Risks

  • Shifting annexation authority reduces county-level oversight
  • Possible reduction in public accountability for board expansion decisions
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

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Confidence

medium

medium

Analysis status

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Where it stands

Signed by Governor

Introduced

Complete

Committee

Complete

Floor

Complete

Governor

Complete

Enacted

Complete
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