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SJR 89

Modifies provisions relating to property tax assessments

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jill Carter

Missouri bill modifies property tax assessment provisions, currently in committee review with potential impacts on homeowner and business property valuations statewide.

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Bill Summary · SJR 89

Legislative bill overview

SJR 89 is a Missouri joint resolution that modifies provisions related to property tax assessments. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having passed first reading and been referred to the Senate Select Committee on Property Taxes and the State Tax Commission Committee. Without access to the full bill text, the specific modifications cannot be detailed, but the referral pattern suggests it addresses assessment methodology, valuation procedures, or taxpayer protections.

Why this is important

Property tax assessments directly affect what homeowners and business owners pay annually and influence local government revenue for schools, infrastructure, and services. Changes to assessment provisions can have widespread financial impacts across residential and commercial property owners, potentially affecting housing affordability and business operating costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Assessment equity concerns — Whether modifications help or harm fair valuations across different property types and neighborhoods
  • Revenue implications — How assessment changes affect local government funding streams that depend on property tax revenue
  • Implementation complexity — The practical burden and cost of implementing new assessment procedures across Missouri's counties

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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