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MO HJR91

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Koenig

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article X, Section 22 of the Missouri Constitution, to be submitted to voters at the November 2016 general election or a special election called by the governor

  • Requires majority voter approval in a county before any redevelopment plan (such as tax increment financing) can be authorized by counties or other political subdivisions

  • Exempts redevelopment plans authorized before the amendment's approval from the new voter requirement

  • Requires voter approval for any modifications, amendments, or expansions to existing redevelopment plans

  • Retains existing constitutional provisions prohibiting local governments from levying new taxes or increasing existing tax rates without voter approval

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment to require public approval in the relevant county before authorizing tax increment financing

Last Action

Referred: Economic Development and Business Attraction and Retention(H)

5/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Business Attraction and Retention5/13/2016

Full Bill Text

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