Bill > HJR138

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to expand property tax exemptions for disabled veterans in Missouri. The amendment defines a "disabled veteran" as a state resident who was honorably discharged from military service and has been certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs as having a 100% service-connected disability. The resolution would allow disabled veterans and their surviving spouses to receive a property tax exemption on their homestead, with specific conditions: if the disabled veteran dies, the surviving spouse can continue the exemption only if they maintain the same homestead and do not sell the property. The amendment also includes provisions for replacing lost tax revenues by imposing a countywide tax on a specific property subclass, and allows for potential tax 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, with the goal of providing additional tax relief to disabled veterans and their families.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR138&year=2026&code=R