Missouri Senate Bill SJR77

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/7/26
• Introduced: 12/31/69
• Refer: 1/27/26

Caption

Authorizes a property tax exemption for disabled veterans

Impact

Should SJR77 be approved by voters, it would significantly impact state taxation laws as they pertain to veterans. Specifically, real and personal property, including homesteads and properties deemed necessary for nonprofit organizations and veterans' groups, would be exempted from property taxes. This change is expected to provide significant financial relief to eligible veterans and their families. Additionally, provisions are established to require counties to impose a compensatory tax to replace lost revenues incurred due to these tax exemptions, ensuring that local governments can maintain necessary funding levels while providing support to veterans.

Summary

SJR77 is a Senate Joint Resolution that proposes an amendment to the Missouri Constitution, specifically targeting property tax exemptions for certain categories of veterans. The resolution aims to repeal section 6 of article X and replace it with provisions exempting the property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses from taxation. These provisions are designed to support individuals who have served in the military and have been certified with a service-connected disability at a one-hundred-percent rate.

Contention

The discussions surrounding SJR77 may highlight a potential contention between supporting veterans' benefits and maintaining adequate tax revenue for the state and local jurisdictions. Some critics may argue that providing exemptions could burden local economies, particularly if the compensatory taxes do not adequately cover the lost revenue. Others may support it as a necessary acknowledgment of the sacrifices veterans make and the financial challenges they face due to disabilities incurred during service. The eventual success of this resolution will depend on its reception by the voters at the upcoming general election.