Modifies qualifications for public office

HB 2299 modifies Missouri's qualifications for running for elected office. It prohibits candidates convicted of a felony (under federal, state, or equivalent out-of-state law) from qualifying, with exceptions for pardoned individuals or those with expunged records. The bill also requires most candidates to submit a sworn affidavit confirming they are not delinquent on state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes, or real property taxes at their residence, and not a corporate officer of a tax-delinquent entity. If a candidate's affidavit is found false, they get 30 days to pay overdue taxes before being disqualified for a full election cycle. This affects all candidates for statewide, legislative, or local elected offices (excluding county/city party committee candidates).