SJR 52 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, provides that any proposal by the state or a county, municipality, or other political subdivision for a new tax or fee or an increase in an existing tax or fee that is submitted to the voters for approval shall not become effective unless it receives a qualified majority in favor and at least 50% of qualified voters cast a ballot in the election.

This amendment is identical to SJR 12 (2019) and is substantially similar to SJR 46 (2020) and SJR 24 (2019).

JOSH NORBERG

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SJR 52
Sponsor: Eigel
Hearing Date: 3/4/2020


COMMITTEE: Local Government and Elections

CHAIRMAN: Crawford

DATE REFERRED: 1/30/2020 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 1/30/2020



STAFF:
Mary Grace Bruntrager
Barbara Mustoe
Scott Svagera


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Arnie C. AC Dienoff


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Trent Watson - Missouri Association of Counties
Richard Sheets - Missouri Municipal League
Otto Fajen - Missouri NEA
Kyna Iman - Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District
Scott Kimble - School Administrators Coalition
Michael C. Reid - Missouri School Board Association