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MO HB1790
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jim Murphy
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AI Summary
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Ballot measures on taxation submitted by political subdivisions must be labeled only numerically or alphabetically, prohibiting descriptive labels
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Any ballot measure seeking to add, change, or modify real property taxes must express the proposed change in terms of real dollars owed per $100,000 of market valuation
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When voters approve a temporary levy increase followed by a subsequent levy increase, the tax rate ceiling automatically decreases when the temporary levy expires under its original terms
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Ballot language must clearly indicate when approval of a permanent levy increase would make a temporary levy permanent
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After voters approve a tax rate increase, political subdivisions must use the current tax rate ceiling plus the voter-approved increase for the tax year immediately following the election, with provisions allowing rate adjustments if assessed valuations decline
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to tax levies by political subdivisions
Last Action
Second read and referred: Local Government, Elections and Pensions(S)
3/12/2026