Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1559 — Modifies provisions relating to deferred compensation for state employees

Last action — Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

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  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

SB 1559 - This act provides that the election to defer compensation by the employees of the state of Missouri shall be made at the beginning of the payroll period, rather than the month, for which the compensation is paid and contributions shall begin on the pay period beginning after such election. Beginning July 1, 2027, this act provides that the deferred compensation plan shall provide for automatic increases for certain employees participating or eligible to participate in the deferred compensation plan. The increase shall commence with the first payroll period following the employee's one year anniversary date of employment or re-employment with the state, whichever is later. The deferral amount shall increase annually by .5% until the amount reaches 10% of compensation or the limitation imposed under federal law, whichever is less. Employees who are automatically increased may elect to change the contribution rate in accordance with the terms of the plan. This act is identical to a provision in SCS/SBs 1557 & 1054 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee

  2. S First Read

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (198)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1559 do?
SB 1559 - This act provides that the election to defer compensation by the employees of the state of Missouri shall be made at the beginning of the payroll period, rather than the month, for which the compensation is paid and contributions shall begin on the pay period beginning after such election. Beginning July 1, 2027, this act provides that the deferred compensation plan shall provide for automatic increases for certain employees participating or eligible to participate in the deferred compensation plan. The increase shall commence with the first payroll period following the employee's one year anniversary date of employment or re-employment with the state, whichever is later. The deferral amount shall increase annually by .5% until the amount reaches 10% of compensation or the limitation imposed under federal law, whichever is less. Employees who are automatically increased may elect to change the contribution rate in accordance with the terms of the plan. This act is identical to a provision in SCS/SBs 1557 & 1054 (2026). KATIE O'BRIEN
Who sponsors SB 1559?
SB 1559 is sponsored by Mike Henderson.
What is the current status of SB 1559?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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