Missouri SJR112: Modifies provisions relating to the Blind Pension Fund

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 103RD GENERA L ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY SENATOR HUDSON. 6509S.01I KRISTINA MARTIN, Secretary JOINT RESOLUTION Submitting to the qualified voters of Missouri, an amendment repealing section 38(b) of article III of the Constitution of Missouri, and adopting one new section in lieu thereof relating to the blind pension fund. Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives 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 III of the Constitution of the state of Missouri: Section A. Section 38(b), article III, Constitution of Missouri, is repealed and one new section adopted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 38(b), to read as follows: Section 38(b). The general assembly shall provide an annual [tax of not less than one-half of one cent nor more than three cents on the one hundred dollars valuation of all taxable property to be levied and collected as other taxes,] appropriation for the purpose of providing a fund to be appropriated and used for the pensioning …

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Sponsors

• Brad Hudson (R, 33) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 5, 2026: Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee
2. January 7, 2026: S First Read

Common questions

What is SJR112?

SJR112 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to the Blind Pension Fund.

What does SJR112 do?

SJR 112 - Current constitutional provisions require the General Assembly to impose a property tax of not less than $0.005 or more than $0.03 per $100 assessed valuation for the Blind Pension Fund. This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, repeals such requirement and instead requires the General Assembly to provide for an annual appropriation in an amount not less than the amount appropriated to such fund for the 2027 fiscal year. This amendment is identical to HJR 147 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

What is the status of SJR112?

In committee as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee (February 5, 2026).

Who sponsored SJR112?

Brad Hudson (R, 33).

Where is the official record for SJR112?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=106033