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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to expand property tax exemptions for disabled veterans in Missouri. The resolution defines a "disabled veteran" as a state resident who has been honorably discharged from military service (including Armed Forces, reserves, National Guard, or state defense forces) and has been certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as having a 100% service-connected disability that is permanent. The amendment would provide a property tax exemption for the homestead of disabled veterans and extend this exemption to their surviving spouse, provided the spouse continues to live in and maintain the same property. If the surviving spouse sells the home or relocates, the tax exemption would expire. The resolution also outlines a mechanism for counties to replace lost tax revenues by imposing a countywide tax on specific property classes, with provisions for potential rate adjustments through voter approval. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Missouri voters at the general election in November 2026 or at a special election called by the governor.