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MO HJR174
Joint Resolution
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Patterson
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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