Bill > HJR6

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to expand property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses in Missouri. Specifically, the resolution defines a "disabled veteran" as a state resident who has been honorably discharged from military service and has been certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a 100% service-connected disability. The amendment would allow disabled veterans and their surviving spouses to receive a property tax exemption on their homestead, provided the surviving spouse continues to use and maintain the property as their primary residence. If the surviving spouse sells the home or relocates, the tax exemption would expire. The resolution also outlines a mechanism for counties to replace lost tax revenues by imposing a countywide tax on a specific property subclass, with provisions for potential future tax rate adjustments through voter approval. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters at the general election in November 2026 or at a special election called by the governor.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR6&year=2025&code=R