Bill > HJR33

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment specifically affecting the Kansas City Public Schools' property tax levy, which was originally established through a federal court order. The amendment allows the school board to set its operating levy at a rate lower than the 1995 court-ordered rate, with the ability to adjust the rate annually. Any operating levy equal to or greater than the 1995 court-ordered rate would require voter approval. The resolution includes a sunset provision for these provisions, expiring on December 31, 2026. For the 2027 calendar year, the operating levy would be set to generate the same property tax revenue as the 2026 tax year, with an additional adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index increase from December 2025 to November 2026. Starting January 1, 2028, the operating levy would revert to standard Missouri constitutional and statutory guidelines. The amendment will be submitted to Missouri voters at the next general election in November 2026 or at a special election called by the governor, with the ballot language framing it as authorizing Kansas City Public Schools to maintain its property tax revenue while bringing the district under broader taxpayer protections.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR33&year=2025&code=R