Proposes a constitutional amendment changing the membership of the conservation commission, the conservation sales and use tax, and the department of conservation's property tax exemption

HJR 172 proposes a constitutional amendment to reform Missouri's Conservation Commission structure. It would replace current membership rules with a maximum of seven commissioners requiring expertise in natural resources, political balance (no more than half from one party), and residency in distinct congressional districts. Commissioners would serve six-year terms with staggered start dates, and vacancies must be filled by remaining members from a legislature-provided list of ten candidates, with the process made public. The amendment requires voter approval in the 2026 general election and does not address the conservation tax or property tax exemption details mentioned in the title, as the bill text focuses solely on commission membership changes.