MO HB2356

Prohibits political subdivisions from using "no-tax-increase bond issue" or similar language implying no financial obligation on taxpayers in ballot questions for bonds, levy increases, or tax-supported indebtedness

Requires ballot questions to include in plain language: whether the debt service levy will increase, decrease, or stay the same; the estimated dollar impact on average residential property (calculated by county assessor and verified by state auditor); and a disclosure that bond issuance constitutes a financial obligation repaid by taxpayers

Political subdivisions must submit proposed ballot language to the state auditor for review of accuracy and compliance; the state auditor has 30 days to complete review and provide an advisory report

If the state auditor finds ballot language misleading or noncompliant, the political subdivision must revise and resubmit before certification; the attorney general may seek a court injunction against noncompliant ballot language

Noncompliant ballot language found by a court prohibits the question from appearing on the ballot, and the political subdivision cannot resubmit until the following general election cycle