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MO HB1594
Bill
Status
1/12/2010
Primary Sponsor
Steve Hobbs
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AI Summary
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Adds section 67.1080 to Missouri law allowing counties to extend taxes that have a statutory termination date through majority vote of the county governing body, subject to voter approval.
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Requires the county governing body to submit a ballot proposal to voters at a county or state general, primary, or special election before any tax extension ordinance becomes effective.
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Specifies required ballot language must include the county name, tax type, tax purpose, and tax rate, with optional inclusion of the extension duration.
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Tax extension ordinance takes effect if a majority of qualified voters voting on the proposal approve it; if rejected, the governing body may not extend the tax unless voters approve a subsequent proposal.
Legislative Description
Authorizes counties to use ballot language which indicates that a tax is an extension of an existing tax and not a new tax
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
2/24/2010