Overview

• The Cole County Circuit Court heard arguments on the state’s bid to dismiss Moon v. State of Missouri, which challenges a stadium financing package enacted in June.
• Attorneys for the Missouri General Assembly and the Attorney General’s Office argued the plaintiffs lack both legislative and taxpayer standing because the measure uses tax credits subject to appropriation rather than direct expenditures.
• Plaintiffs contend Senate Bill Three violates Missouri’s single‑subject rule and improperly aids private sports franchises, pointing to estimated up‑front implementation costs such as a $10,000 tax‑credit application system.
• Judge Christopher Limbaugh denied a request to expedite the case and took the dismissal motion under advisement, saying he could rule by the end of the week.
• The challenged law emerged from a special session and includes stadium incentives along with other provisions, and attorneys on both sides indicated the dispute will likely reach the Missouri Supreme Court next year.