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MO SJR112

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hudson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Missouri's Blind Pension Fund is funded, replacing the current property tax levy (0.5 to 3 cents per $100 valuation) with direct legislative appropriations

  • Requires the General Assembly to appropriate at least the same amount each year as was appropriated for fiscal year 2026-27, establishing a funding floor

  • Allows remaining fund balances after pension payments to support the Commission for the Blind, with any further surplus transferred to the distributive public school fund

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

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions relating to the Blind Pension Fund

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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