Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Missouri to allow political subdivisions to increase the rate or the purpose of local sales taxes upon approval by the voters

HJR 125 is a constitutional amendment proposal that would allow Missouri cities and counties with existing sales tax authority to increase tax rates or change how the tax revenue is used, but only after voter approval. Currently, such changes require approval from the state legislature, but this amendment would shift that authority to local voters. The bill specifies that any proposed rate increase or purpose change must be submitted to voters in a primary or general election, with the ballot clearly stating the current rate, proposed rate, and tax purpose. If approved by a majority of voters, the change would take effect the first day of the next calendar quarter. This directly affects all Missouri political subdivisions (cities/counties) that currently collect local sales taxes.