SB837

Requires all elections for local tax increases to be held at a general or primary election

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB837 mandates that all elections for local tax increases occur on general or primary election days.

Missouri SB837 amends Chapter 67 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new section, 67.105. This section stipulates that any proposals for new taxes, licenses, fees, or renewals and increases of existing taxes, licenses, or fees must be presented to voters on general or primary election days. This change applies to proposals submitted after August 28, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 8

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee

Jan 7

Senate

S First Read

Dec 1, 2025

Senate

Prefiled