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Tara Peters — Republican State Representative for Missouri District 122 (official headshot)

Tara Peters Voting Record & Scorecard | National Democrat Platform

MO Representative

District: 122 • Republican

2024 DEM Alignment:

51.52%

Lifetime Alignment:

60.91%

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Rep. Tara Peters (R-MO-122) earned a 52% National Democrat Platform score for 2024, showing moderate alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Tara Peters voted on 66 of the 66 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2024. Across 2 years rated, Tara Peters's lifetime Dem Platform score averages 61%, with 130 votes recorded across 130 scored bills. Tara Peters represents the 122nd District in the Missouri House of Representatives.

Title

Lawmaker Position

HB 1413House 20241x

Strengthening Election Integrity by Requiring a Distinguishing Mark on Photo-IDs to Ensure Only U.S. Citizens May Vote.

With DEMs
This bill requires that any state driver''s license or nondriver''s licensed issued to a citizen of the United States must have a distinguishing mark on the front of the license to indicate that the license holder is a U.S. citizen. Additionally, the Department of Revenue is required to coordinate with the U.S. Department of State to establish criteria for establishing citizen status and a procedure for verifying that status. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 1486House 20241x

Hiking Government Spending on Pre-K Initiatives which Exceed the Core K-12 Educational Duties of Taxpayers.

Against DEMs
This bill increases government spending on prekindergarten by requiring the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to include students who attend an early childhood education program prior to kindergarten in the calculation when remitting funding to school districts and charter schools. As a result, an increased number of pre-k students are included in the school funding formula. This bill is expected to cost anywhere from $17 million to $181 million. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 1488House 20241x

Expanding Cronyism and Growing Government Dependency Through a $70 Million Tax Credit Scheme which Further Subsidizes Childcare Costs.

Against DEMs
This bill creates a tax credit package expected to cost taxpayers up to $70 million annually. The package includes the "Child Care Contribution Tax Credit Act," creating a tax credit equal to 75% of a taxpayer''s contribution to a childcare provider. The bill also creates the "Employer Provided Child Care Assistance Tax Credit Act" where employers can claim a 30% tax credit for childcare expenditures, as well as the "Child Care Providers Tax Credit Act" where childcare providers can claim a tax credit for withholding tax and up to 30% of expenditures. Each tax credit is capped at $20 million annually, however a 15% increase is allowed for contributions in "childcare deserts." Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 1511House 20241x

Prohibiting Localities from Imposing Unfunded Electric Vehicle Charging Station Mandates.

With DEMs
This bill protects business owners from costly man dates by stipulating that any locality that requires the installation of electric vehicle charging stations must pay all costs associated with the installation, maintenance, and operation of the electric vehicle charging stations. Additionally, the bill prohibits any locality from requiring more than five electric vehicle charging stations per parking lot and that such policies will only apply to parking lots with more than 30 parking spaces. While lawmakers should instead completely prohibit localities from imposing any electric vehicle charging station mandates, this measure does serve as a step in the right direction in protecting private property rights. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 1518House 20241x

Protecting Free Speech and Association in Public Higher Education by Prohibiting Discrimination Against Student Religious Groups.

With DEMs
This bill protects free speech in higher education by prohibiting discrimination against belief-based student associations based on their requirements for leaders to adhere to sincerely held beliefs, practice standards, or code of conduct. Barred practices under the bill include taking negative actions or implementing policies that withhold benefits from these student associations that are available to other groups. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 1564House 20241x

Increasing Taxation and the Growth of Government by Allowing Localities to Impose New Taxes for Wasteful Tourism Initiatives and Capital Improvements.

Against DEMs
This bill allows various counties and cities to impose new taxes to fund tourism purposes, capital improvement, and hospital and emergency facilities. Under the bill, certain counties, upon voter approval, are allowed to issue a county sales tax up to 1% for the purpose of supporting the operation of hospital services. Additionally, various cities and counties are permitted to impose transient guest taxes to fund tourism, a sales tax of up to 2% on retail sales of food for capital improvements, and a sales tax of up to 0.05% for improving emergency medical services. Localities should reduce wasteful and unnecessary funding of initiatives outside of the scope of government, such as tourism promotion, instead of imposing new taxes to supplement runaway spending. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 1707House 20241x

Strengthening Public Safety by Allowing Law Enforcement Agencies to Request Assistance from Other Jurisdictions.

With DEMs
This bill strengthens public safety by allowing the chief law enforcement executive for any law enforcement agency (LEA) to request assistance from a separate LEA in another jurisdiction, including from outside the state. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 1746House 20241x

Expanding Cronyism Through New Tax Carve-Outs to Government-Favored Industries and Personal Property Owners.

Against DEMs
This bill expands cronyism through tax carve-outs for government-favored industries that shift tax burdens to other businesses and individuals not favored by the government. Specifically, the bill creates a new tangible personal property tax rate for property used at commercial solar photovoltaic energy systems to produce solar energy at 5% (compared to the 33.33% rate for general personal property). The bill also provides a sales tax exemption for electrical energy and gas; water, coal, and energy sources; and chemicals, machinery, and other equipment used or consumed by a public utility or rural electric cooperative. Additionally, a 25% gas rate discount for four years is provided to "high gas users," such as business campuses, school, prisons, and airports. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 1750House 20241x

Strengthening Property Rights by Prohibiting the Use of Eminent Domain to Seize Property for Wind and Solar Energy Collector Systems.

With DEMs
This bill strengthens property rights by prohibiting the use of eminent domain by electrical corporations for the construction or erection of any plant, tower, panel, or facility that uses wind or solar to generate or manufacture electricity. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 1753House 20241x

Protecting Energy Production in Missouri by Implementing Safeguards upon the Closure of Electric Power Plants.

With DEMs
This bill ensures the availability of energy in the state by implementing safeguards for the closure ofcoal-poweredelectric plants. Under the bill, an electric corporation must first certify that it has secured and placed on the electric grid an equal or greater amount of replacement reliable electric generation prior to closing an existingcoal-poweredplant. Additionally, newelectricplants must be comprised of at least 80% dispatchable energy (energy from a source that is available for use on demand and can be adjusted to market needs), such as natural gas, nuclear, geothermal, coal, and more. This measure serves to protect Missourians from skyrocketing energy costs and a potential energy crisisdue to more costly and less reliable "green energy" promoted througha politicized environmental agenda. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 1775 (HA 8)House 20241x

Worsening Tax Burdens and Stifling Economic Growth by Increasing Personal Income Tax Rates, with the Highest Rate from 4.95% to 6%.

With DEMs
House amendment 8 to a bill modifying various provisions relating to the Department of Revenue. This amendment worsens tax burdens by jacking up income tax rates and modifying the state''s income tax brackets. Under current law, the income tax rate ranges from 2% to 4.95% based on taxable income ranging from $1,207 to more than $8,449. This amendment would set the tax rate at a set dollar amount per bracket plus a percentage of 2% to 6% based on taxable income ranging from under $1,000 to over $9,000. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 1795House 20241x

Expanding Employment Opportunities by Easing Restrictive Labor Laws for Minors.

With DEMs
This bill expands employment opportunities for minors by prohibiting any state entity from requiring the issuance of work certificates or work permits for minors as a condition of employment. The bill also stipulates that employers will not be required to obtain a work permit from a minor as a condition of employment, however employers must receive signed permission slips from the legal guardian of an employed minor between the ages of 14 and 16. The bill does set restrictions on the number of hours a minor can be gainfully employed during a school day. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 1803House 20241x

Worsening Cronyism and Growing Government Central Planning by Increasing Annual Spending on Low-Interest Loans for Government-Favored Industries from $800 Million to $1.2 Billion.

Against DEMs
This bill worsens cronyism by increasing from $800 million to $1.2 billion the annual maximum funding of the MOBUCK$ program, a low-interest loan program for farmers, small businesses, and local governments. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 1912House 20241x

Opt-Out of SALT Parity Act.

With DEMs
None
HB 1936House 20241x

Expanding Cronyism by Increasing Payouts Under the Historic Buildings Tax Credit.

Against DEMs
This bill expands cronyism through various changes to the state''s historic buildings tax credit. Most notably, the bill retains the existing 25% tax credit while also allowing an additional 35% tax credit if the project is in a qualifying county (primarily rural areas or smaller cities). The bill also opens the tax credit to include non-profits, requires the Department of Economic Development to establish a year-round application cycle, and creates a pathway for single certified historic structure projects exceeding 1 million square feet to be exempt from the statewide cap (if certain conditions are met). Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 1989House 20241x

Expanding School Choice Through the Creation of an "Open Enrollment Program" Allowing Students to Attend Schools in a Nonresident District.

With DEMs
This bill establishes an "open enrollment program" which allows students to attend schools within participating districts that they are not residents of. The program includes a one-year moratorium on participation in school athletics and implements a 3% cap on the amount of students who can transfer from a single school each year. While the bill requires significant funding for transportation costs, it serves as a significant step to expanding school choice. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2002House 20241x

Department of Education Appropriation over $8.75 billion (a 15.79% decrease from previous year).

Against DEMs
None
HB 2003House 20241x

Further Growing Government Spending Through a $1.45 Billion Budget for Higher Education That Enriches Woke Colleges and Universities.

Against DEMs
This bill further grows government spending through a $1.45 billion budget that is chock full of workforce incentives, scholarship programs, and a 3% boost in funding for woke state colleges and universities. These costs should not be imposed on individuals who elect to purse activities other than higher education, such as those who start their own businesses or work in trades. Instead, college and university-level education should by funded through user fees (i.e. tuition) by those who wish to pursue their selected career path. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2003 (HA 10)House 20241x

Forcing Taxpayers to Provide Illegal Immigrants with IN-State Tuition Rates at Public Colleges and Universities.

With DEMs
The Merideth amendment #10 to a higher education appropriations bill. This amendment makes individuals who are residing within the state unlawfully eligible for scholarships and in-state tuition rates at Missouri colleges and universities. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2004House 20241x

Over $5.6 Billion (a 38.99% increase from previous year) Appropriations Bill for the Department of Revenue and the Department of Transportation.

Against DEMs
None
HB 2005House 20241x

Over $2.6 Billion (a 16.46% decrease from prior year) in Appropriations to the Office of Administration and for State Employee Benefits.

Against DEMs
None
HB 2006House 20241x

Fueling Wasteful Government Spending Through a $1.265 Billion Appropriations Bill for Unnecessary Agricultural Initiatives.

Against DEMs
This bill includes over $1.2 billion in spending for frivolous grants and programs best left to the private sector, such as over $6.3 million for the Missouri State Fair and $4.9 million for a wine and grape research center. While this bill represents a 14.73% decrease in overall spending, it is still chock full of unnecessary and wasteful spending initiatives. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2007House 20241x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending Through a $2.68 Billion Appropriation for Economic Development and Commerce, a 104% Increase from the Previous Year.

Against DEMs
This bill appropriates over $2.68 billion to the Departments of Economic Development, Commerce and Insurance, and Labor and Industrial Relations (a 104% increase from the prior year). This appropriation bill is chock full of frivolous spending, including $1.78 billion in federal funding for broadband grants, $67 million for the crony small business credit, and a litany of other programs, such as tourism development and business recruitment, that is best left to the private sector. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2008House 20241x

A 34.66% Increase in Public Safety Spending from Prior Year (Over $947 million to over $1.2 billion). Over $62 million in funding for Department of National Guard.

Against DEMs
None
HB 2009House 20241x

Over $971 Million (a 4.85% Increase from Prior Year) in Appropriations for the Department of Corrections.

Against DEMs
None
HB 2010House 20241x

Over $6.5 Billion (a 3.08% Increase from Prior Year) for the Department of Mental Health and Health and Senior Services.

Against DEMs
None
HB 2010 (HA 12)House 20241x

Fueling Out-of-Control Spending by Eliminating Caps on Provider Rate Increases within the Department of Mental Health.

With DEMs
The Lavender amendment #12 to the appropriations bill for the Department of Mental Health. This amendment removes a critical cost control mechanism that serves to prevent spiraling welfare and social services costs. Specifically, the amendment deletes provisions that prohibit funds from being expended at a greater Medicare Economic Index rate of 2.68% greater than the provider rate in effect on January 1, 2024. The amendment also removes provisions capping rates per day, limiting waiver slots, capping DD Health Home rates and private duty nursing rates, and more. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2010 (HA 14)House 20241x

Reining-in Government Spending by Eliminating $53 Million in Unnecessary Funding for COVID-19 Equipment and Prevention.

With DEMs
The Christensen amendment #14 to the appropriations bills for the Department of Mental Health. This amendment eliminates $53 million in funding to provide COVID-19 mitigation and prevention, including testing, vaccinations, reporting, and public health workforce enhancement. The start of the pandemic was over four years ago, and the government does not need even greater levels of funding to carry out health and disease prevention. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2010 (HA 18)House 20241x

Increased Medicaid Services and Community Program Funding.

With DEMs
None
HB 2010 (Section 10.830)(Veto Override)House 20241x

Long-Term Ombudsman Program and Area Agencies on Aging.

With DEMs
None
HB 2011House 20241x

Appropriates over $15 Billion (a 6.79% Increase from Prior Year) to the Department of Social Services.

Against DEMs
None
HB 2011 (HA 33)House 20241x

Forcing Taxpayers to Shoulder the Cost of Contraceptives and In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) by Allowing Funding Under the Medicaid Welfare Program.

With DEMs
The Merideth amendment #33 to the appropriations bill for the Department of Social Services. The amendment stipulates that nothing in state law shall preclude Medicaid dollars from being used to cover contraceptives or services related to IVF. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2012House 20241x

Appropriating over $743 Million (a 18.69% Increase from Prior Year) - Includes Over $56 Million for Arts and Community Spending.

Against DEMs
None
HB 2012 (HA 4)House 20241x

Strengthening Government Integrity by Preventing Taxpayer Funds from Being Used for the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).

Against DEMs
The Christensen amendment #4 to the appropriations bill for the Judiciary, the Office of the State Public Defender, and the General Assembly. This amendment prevents state funds from being used to pay for the National Conference of State Legislatures, a private institution that is not a role of taxpayers to fund. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2015House 20241x

Over $578 Million Appropriation for Various Departments and Programs.

Against DEMs
None
HB 2016House 20241x

$2.2 Million Appropriation for Emergency Duties by the National Guard and for the State Highway Patrol Enforcement Program.

Against DEMs
None
HB 2057House 20241x

Ensuring Cable Operators and Video Service Providers are Solely Responsible for Cable Installation Costs by Clarifying the Definition of "Video Service" in Relation to Franchise Fees.

With DEMs
This bill protects streaming services from footing the bill for certain costs incurred by cable operators and video service providers. Specifically, the bill excludes streaming content in the definition of "video service" in relation to municipal franchise fees, which are levied to reimburse the cost of cable operators digging up public streets and sidewalks to provide connections to their services. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2065House 20241x

Weakening Property Rights by Expanding Cities Authorized to Establish Land Banks and Increasing the Timeframe Property Must be Put to Use.

Against DEMs
This bill weakens property rights by expanding the list of cities authorized to establish a land bank agency to include any city with 1,500 or more inhabitants (except in certain non-charter and charter counties). Additionally, the bill increases the timeframe that a land bank agency must sell property or put it to productive use from two to five years. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2075House 20241x

Increasing Employment Opportunities and Expanding Access to Dental Care Through the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.

With DEMs
This bill establishes the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, allowing the interstate practice of dentistry by enabling licensed dentists and dental hygienists from participating state to practice in Missouri and vice versa without additional requirements. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2098House 20241x

Reducing Business Payroll Tax Rates by Expanding the Definition of "Wages" to Include Severance and Termination Pay.

With DEMs
This bill is designed to reduce the strain on unemployment insurance payouts and ensure fair evaluation of eligibility for unemployment benefits by modifying the definition of "wages." Specifically, the bill includes termination pay and severance pay in the definition of "wages." Additionally, to determine eligibility for unemployment benefits, if the total wages are paid in a lump sum, then the wages are prorated on a weekly basis at the rate of pay received by the insured at the time of termination. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2142House 20241x

Expanded Tax Deduction for Broadband Grant Funds.

Against DEMs
None
HB 2170House 20241x

Expanding Cronyism Through a $16 Million Annual Tax Credit for Capital Investments in a "Rural Fund" that Supports Government-Favored Industries.

With DEMs
This bill expands cronyism by creating a tax credit for investors to make capital investments in a "rural fund," a rural or small business investment company. Such investors are allowed a tax credit equal to a percentage of the capital investment (0% for the first two years and 15% for the subsequent four years) in a rural fund and the bill authorizes up to $16 million in credits to be issued each year. Rural funds must invest in businesses that have fewer than 250 employees, operate in the state, are engaged in certain industries (such as agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and more), and only employ individuals who are lawfully present in the country. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2274House 20241x

Spurring Economic Growth by Gradually Phasing Out the Corporate Tax Rate by 2028.

With DEMs
This bill eliminates the state''s corporate income tax by gradually reducing the amount corporate businesses must pay until the tax payments are ultimately abolished in 2028. Under current law, corporations are taxed equal to 4% of taxable income. Starting in 2025, the corporate income tax rate will be set at 3% and then annually reduced by 1% until 2028, when there shall be no tax imposed upon corporation income. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2282House 20241x

Reducing Bureaucratic Red Tape by Prohibiting Localities from Requiring Homeowners to Obtain a License or Certification to Apply for a Building Permit for Work Done by Homeowner.

With DEMs
This bill reduces bureaucratic red tape by prohibiting any locality from requiring an exempt homeowner (a resident, noncorporate owner of a single-family residence) to obtain a license, certification, or professional registration or be tested as a condition for applying for a building permit if all work is done by the owner. The bill does provide a fee if the property is transferred by the owner within one year of completing any work. Additionally, the bill prohibits an exempt homeowner from being assessed a fine or fee for unpermitted work that is double than the cost of what would have been charged if a permit had been issued at the time of discovery. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2385House 20241x

Strengthening Property Rights and Combatting Local Government Overreach by Prohibiting Localities from Forcing Property Owners to Participate in Federal Housing Assistance Programs.

With DEMs
This bill strengthens property rights by prohibiting localities from forcing landlords to lease or rent to individuals whose source of income includes aid from a federal housing assistance program. Additionally, the bill bars localities from prohibiting landlords from using income-qualifying methods to determine whether to rent to a prospective tenant and from requesting tenant criminal records. Localities cannot limit the security deposit required from a tenant or require tenants to automatically receive the right of first refusal. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2413House 20241x

Increasing Health Insurance Premiums by Mandating All Policies to Cover a 12-Month Supply of Contraceptives.

Against DEMs
This bill contains various provisions related to health care. Most notably, the bill requires any health benefit plan in the state to provide coverage for a 12-month supply of self-administered hormonal contraceptives, starting in 2025. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2619House 20241x

Protecting Taxpayer Funds from Being Utilized for Politicized "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" (DEI) Programs in State Departments.

With DEMs
This bill prohibits funds from any state department being used for intradepartmental programs, staffing, or initiatives related to "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) or similar initiatives that promote preferential treatment based on certain characteristics. Additionally, no state department may mandate, requiring, or incentivize private employers to implement DEI programs as a condition for receiving a state contract. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2634House 20241x

Protecting Taxpayer Funds by Prohibiting the State Funds from Subsidizing Abortion Facilities, Including Through Medicaid.

With DEMs
This bill protects taxpayer funds by stipulating that no public funds shall be expended to any abortion facility or affiliate, including for MO HealthNet reimbursement and reimbursement under the "Uninsured Women''s Health Program." Additionally, the Department of Social Services is prohibited from entering into a contract with a provider that is an abortion facility or abortion facility affiliate. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2719House 20241x

Fueling Wasteful Spending by Reestablishing a Supplemental Revenue Fund Solely for Promoting Tourism.

Against DEMs
This bill reestablishes the "Division of Tourism Supplemental Revenue Fund," a fund only used by the Division of Tourism within the Department of Economic Development to promote tourism, market destinations, and bolster the state''s tourism industry. Taxpayers should not be forced to fund wasteful and unnecessary initiatives which do not pertain to the core functions of government. Oppose is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
HB 2874House 20241x

Protecting Small Businesses from Government Shutdowns by Requiring Localities Waive Business Fees and Tax Liabilities During Shutdown Periods.

With DEMs
This bill, known as the "Protecting Missouri''s Small Business Act," requires the state and local governments to give careful consideration of the impact a government action (such as a shutdown order) may have on Missourians and small businesses. Additionally, the bill requires governments which impose shutdowns which exceed 14 consecutive days or 30 cumulative days to waive business fees and reduce the real and personal property tax liability of the business based on the number of days of the shutdown. Support is The Club For Growth Foundation''s position.
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What is Rep. Tara Peters's voting record?

Rep. Tara Peters (R-MO-122) earned a 52% National Democrat Platform score for 2024, showing moderate alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles. Tara Peters voted on 66 of the 66 substantive bills scored by Dem Platform in 2024. Across 2 years rated, Tara Peters's lifetime Dem Platform score averages 61%, with 130 votes recorded across 130 scored bills. Tara Peters represents the 122nd District in the Missouri House of Representatives.

How aligned is Tara Peters with Democratic Party Platform principles?

Tara Peters earned a 52% National Democrat Platform score in 2024, showing moderate alignment with Democratic Party Platform principles.

What is Tara Peters's Dem Platform score?

Tara Peters has a 52% Dem Platform score for 2024. Across 2 years rated, Tara Peters's lifetime average is 61%.

Where does Tara Peters serve?

Rep. Tara Peters (R-MO-122) represents the 122nd District in the Missouri House of Representatives as a Republican.

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