Bill > SB837

This bill requires that any local tax, license, or fee proposals—including new taxes, renewals of existing taxes, or increases to current tax levels—must be placed on the ballot only during general or primary election days starting August 28, 2026. By mandating that these financial proposals can only be voted on during regular, widely-participated election days, the bill aims to potentially increase voter turnout and ensure more public visibility for local tax-related decisions. The legislation applies to all political subdivisions and overrides any existing laws that might currently allow for separate or special elections for tax measures. This change means local governments will need to time their tax proposal elections to align with general or primary election schedules, potentially affecting the timing and strategy of how local tax measures are put before voters.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=72