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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to expand property tax exemptions for disabled veterans in Missouri. The amendment defines a "disabled veteran" as a state resident who has been honorably discharged from military service (including Armed Forces, reserves, National Guard, or state defense forces) and has been certified by the VA as having a 100% service-connected disability that is permanent and sustained through military action, accident, or disease. The resolution would exempt from property taxation the real property used as a homestead by such disabled veterans or their surviving spouses, provided the surviving spouse continues to use and maintain the property as their homestead and does not sell it. If the surviving spouse sells or relocates, the tax exemption will expire. The amendment also includes provisions for replacing lost revenues for taxing authorities by imposing a countywide tax on certain property classes, with mechanisms for adjusting and potentially reducing this replacement tax through voter approval. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters at the next general election in November 2026 or at a special election called by the governor.

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