Proposes a constitutional amendment modifying provisions relating to taxation of real property
HJR 148 proposes a constitutional amendment that would temporarily adjust property tax levies for certain Missouri school districts affected by a federal court order. It allows these districts to set property tax rates lower than the court-ordered 1995 rate until December 31, 2026, with voter approval needed for rates at or above the original court rate. For 2027, it requires school districts to set levies to maintain prior revenue levels adjusted for inflation (using the Consumer Price Index), then reverts to standard constitutional tax rules starting in 2028. This directly affects school districts with historical court-ordered property tax rates. The amendment must be approved by voters before taking effect.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 31, 2025
Last action Feb 17, 2026
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MODERATE
This bill was amended to combine two separate joint resolutions (HJR 148 and HJR 111) into a single package. The changes include adding expiration dates for certain school district levy provisions, simplifying the operating levy calculation for affected school districts, and modifying tax limitation rules for counties and political subdivisions. These changes streamline the legislative process while maintaining the core constitutional amendment provisions.
Scope change
The bill now covers two joint resolutions (148 & 111) instead of just one, expanding the scope to include additional constitutional amendments related to tax limitations.
TIMELINE
Added an expiration date of December 31, 2026 for the special authority allowing school boards to establish operating levies lower than court-ordered rates.
FISCAL
Changed the operating levy calculation for affected school districts from a complex formula based on Consumer Price Index adjustments to a fixed rate of $4.9599 per $100 of assessed valuation for 2027.
REQUIREMENT
Modified tax limitation rules by removing a provision about broadening tax bases and adjusting the language for property valuation increases to allow counties to adjust reductions for general price level changes.
SCOPE
Added provisions stating that the school district levy authority applies to successor school districts.
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
Committee
Referred: Special Committee on Property Tax Reform(H)
lower
Dec 31, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Tim Taylor
RRepublican
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