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MO HJR46

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/11/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jeanne Kirkton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow up to three Missouri cities to participate in a pilot program for land value taxation, which would separately tax land and buildings on land as distinct subclasses of property

  • Creates two new property subclasses under Class 1: subclass (4) for land or land exclusive of buildings, and subclass (5) for buildings on land, enabling differentiated tax rates

  • Requires the State Tax Commission to establish an application procedure and notify all cities in the state about the program

  • Each participating city's governing body must appoint a committee including a governing body representative, local business representative, land use attorney, and relevant citizens to develop an implementation plan

  • Implementation plans must include a process for differentiated tax rates, designated geographic areas where the rates apply, and identification of legal or administrative issues, with plans taking effect January 1st following State Tax Commission approval

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment which would authorize a pilot program in three cities in the state to implement a new scheme of land value taxation

Last Action

Referred: Ways and Means(H)

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Ways And Means5/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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