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MO HJR143

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article X, Section 6 of the Missouri Constitution to be placed on the November 2026 general election ballot or a special election called by the governor

  • Authorizes individual counties to exempt "eligible motor vehicles" (as defined by future general law) from ad valorem personal property taxes imposed within that county

  • Grants the General Assembly authority to establish processes and procedures for implementing the motor vehicle exemption through general law

  • Makes the exemption optional at the county level rather than a statewide mandate, allowing each county to decide whether to offer the exemption

  • Retains all existing property tax exemptions including those for government property, nonprofit cemeteries, disabled former POWs' homesteads, business inventories, religious/charitable/educational property, and household goods

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing counties to exempt eligible motor vehicles from personal property taxes

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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