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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri bill HB 1799 authorizes taxpayer petitions to reduce local property tax rates via ballot measure
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Mark Matthiesen
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What This Bill Would Do
Missouri House Bill 1799 allows local taxpayers to initiate a petition process to place a property tax rate reduction question on the ballot for local voters. Under the bill, successful petitions certified by election authorities lead to a public vote on lowering the by up to five percent or aligning it with the current tax rate ceiling.
Local property owners gain a formal mechanism to challenge and potentially lower their local tax burdens, while municipal governments face mandatory ballot questions and potential revenue adjustments if voters approve reductions.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Taxpayers
Taxpayers gain the legal standing to initiate petition drives and submit ballot questions aimed at reducing local property tax rates.
Political subdivisions
Political subdivisions face potential ballot referendums that could mandate reductions in their combined property tax rates and alter annual revenues.
Local election authorities
Local election authorities are required to calculate signature minimums, verify voter signatures, assess fees, and place qualified reduction questions on the general municipal election ballot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many signatures are required to place a tax reduction question on the ballot?
Can property taxes dedicated to paying off bonds be reduced under this bill?
How often can a tax reduction question be submitted to voters in the same political subdivision?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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