Proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit any new tax or increase in tax from going into effect unless approved by the voters in a general election
This proposed constitutional amendment would require Missouri voters to approve any new taxes or tax increases through a statewide general election. It defines a "tax increase" as higher tax rates or broader coverage (excluding changes to tax credits or deductions), preventing such changes from taking effect without voter consent. If approved by voters in November 2026, the amendment would mandate that all new taxes or tax hikes require direct voter approval before implementation. This applies to all state-level tax policies affecting Missouri residents and businesses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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Total actions
4
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0
Committee
1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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