Bill > HJR29

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow counties and cities in Missouri to increase local sales taxes through a direct voter approval process. Specifically, beginning in 2028, counties and cities can propose sales tax increases by placing a detailed ballot question before voters during a general presidential election. The ballot question must clearly state the current and proposed sales tax rates and the purpose of the tax. If a majority of voters approve the increase, the new sales tax rate would take effect on the first day of the calendar quarter following the election. The amendment restricts such tax increase proposals to general presidential elections only and does not prevent the state legislature from granting additional taxing authority to local governments through other means. This change aims to provide more local control over taxation by giving voters a direct say in sales tax rates, while maintaining existing constitutional protections against arbitrary tax increases.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR29&year=2025&code=R