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MO HJR174

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Patterson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to eliminate Missouri's state individual income tax once the top rate falls below 1.4%, effective January 1, 2031 or later depending on revenue triggers

  • Authorizes the General Assembly to expand state and local sales and use taxes to cover any goods and services for the purpose of reducing and eliminating the individual income tax

  • Requires political subdivisions beginning July 1, 2029 to offset additional sales tax revenue by reducing sales/use tax rates, personal property tax levies, residential real property tax levies, or earnings tax rates—but prohibits any reduction in public school funding

  • Mandates that constitutionally imposed sales and use tax rates (except Article XIV taxes) be adjusted beginning July 1, 2029 to produce revenue equal to the inflation-adjusted median of the prior three fiscal years

  • Would be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2026 general election or a special election called by the governor

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to taxation

Last Action

HCS Reported Do Pass (H)

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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