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This bill modifies the qualifications for candidates seeking public office in Missouri by establishing stricter requirements related to tax payments and criminal history. Under the new provisions, individuals who have been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under federal or state law are disqualified from running for public office. Additionally, candidates must file an affidavit with the Department of Revenue declaring that they are not delinquent in paying various types of taxes, including state income, personal property, municipal, and real property taxes. If a complaint is filed alleging tax delinquency, the Department of Revenue will investigate, and if the candidate is found to have an outstanding tax debt they do not dispute, they will be disqualified from the current election and barred from refiling for an entire election cycle. The bill specifically adds a new requirement for candidates running for public offices that perform county functions in a city not within a county, who must now submit official tax receipts or no-tax-due statements from the collector along with their candidacy documentation. These provisions aim to ensure that public office candidates are financially responsible and have a clean criminal record.

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