Missouri HJR173: Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to taxation

What the bill says

From the enrolled text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION [TRULY AGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED] SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NOS. 173 & 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6854S.13T JOINT RESOLUTION Submitting to the qualified voters of Missouri an amendment repealing Sections 4(d) and of Article X of the Constitution of Missouri, and adopting two new sections in lieu thereof relating to taxation. Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring therein: That at the next general election to be held in the state of Missouri, on Tuesday next following the first Monday in November, 2026, or at a special election to be called by the governor for that purpose, there is hereby submitted to the qualified voters of this state, for adoption or rejection, the following amendment to Article X of the Constitution of the state of Missouri: Section A. Sections 4(d) and 26, Article X, Constitution of Missouri, are repealed and two new sections adopted in lieu thereof, to be known as Sections 4(d) and 26, to read as follows: Section 4(d). 1. In enacting any law imposing a tax on or measured by income, the general assembly may define income by reference to provisions of the laws of the United States as they may be or become effective at any time or from …

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Sponsors

• Davidson, Bishop (R) · primary sponsor
• Brian Seitz (R, 156)
• Tricia Byrnes (R, 063)
• Riley, Alex (R, 134)
• Deanna Self (R, 064)

Latest actions

1. April 23, 2026: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
2. April 23, 2026: Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
3. April 23, 2026: Signed by House Speaker (H)
4. April 22, 2026: House Message (H)
5. April 21, 2026: Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
6. April 21, 2026: House Adopts (H)
7. April 21, 2026: Taken Up
8. April 20, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H)
9. April 20, 2026: Voted Do Pass (H)
10. April 20, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)

Votes

• Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed (April 21, 2026): 95 yea, 59 nay, passed
• House Adopts (H) - SS SCS AYES: 95 NOES: 59 PRESENT: 0 (April 21, 2026): 95 yea, 59 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (April 20, 2026): 6 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed (S) (April 15, 2026): 18 yea, 11 nay, passed
• SS Adopted (S) (April 15, 2026): 18 yea, 11 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed (H) (March 12, 2026): 98 yea, 54 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HJR173?

HJR173 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to taxation.

What is the status of HJR173?

Passed both chambers as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (April 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HJR173?

Davidson, Bishop (R), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HJR173?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HJR173&year=2026&code=R