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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to be voted on in the 2026 Missouri general election that would modify property tax exemptions for certain veterans. Specifically, the amendment would exempt real and personal property owned by former prisoners of war, veterans with a total service-connected disability, and Purple Heart recipients from taxation. The proposed change would modify Article X of the Missouri Constitution, expanding tax relief for military veterans who have been wounded or captured during service. The resolution also includes technical details about how such tax exemptions would be implemented, including provisions for how local taxing authorities would be compensated for lost revenue through a countywide replacement tax on specific property classifications. The amendment allows for voter approval or rejection of any future tax rate increases related to these exemptions, providing a mechanism for local control over potential financial impacts. By offering these property tax exemptions, the resolution aims to provide financial relief and recognition to veterans who have sacrificed significantly during military service.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR105&year=2026&code=R