MissouriEligible library districts could seek voter approval for a sales tax
Eligible public library districts could seek voter approval for a sales tax to help pay for library operations and upkeep.
What it does
Eligible public library districts could ask voters to approve a sales tax of up to half a cent per dollar to pay for library operations and upkeep.
Argument forIf voters approve, library districts could raise money for operations and upkeep through a sales tax of up to half a cent per dollar.
Argument againstShoppers could pay more on taxable retail purchases in districts where voters approve the added sales tax.
More detail
A public library district may ask voters to approve a sales tax for library operations and upkeep. The option applies to public library districts in counties that meet the listed population and county-seat rules. The district board must approve submitting the proposal, and a majority of voters voting on it must approve. The tax may not exceed one-half of one cent on taxable retail sales.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 15Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Latest
- Jan 8Read Second Time (H)Minor
- Jan 7Read First Time (H)
- 2025
- Dec 1Prefiled (H)Introduced
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