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This bill requires that any local tax increases, new taxes, license fees, or renewals of existing taxes must be voted on during general election days, starting from August 28, 2025. The legislation applies to all political subdivisions, meaning cities, counties, or other local government entities, and mandates that such tax-related proposals can only be placed on ballots during general elections, which typically occur in November of even-numbered years. By restricting tax increase votes to general elections, the bill aims to potentially increase voter participation and align local tax decisions with broader electoral processes, as general elections tend to have higher voter turnout compared to special or local elections. The bill effectively overrides any existing local laws that might have previously allowed tax increase elections at different times, ensuring a uniform approach to local tax voting across Missouri's political subdivisions.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=211474