Goods & Service Tax (GST) 5 August 2026
Missouri Voters Reject Amendment 5
Missouri voters have rejected Amendment 5, which aimed to curtail constitutional limits on taxing goods and services and require local tax rate cuts without reducing school funding if local sales tax revenue increases, the amendment was voted down in the recent primary election, the proposal had been a topic of debate among lawmakers and residents, with some arguing it would have helped to reduce the tax burden on local businesses and residents, while others claimed it would have led to funding shortfalls for schools and other essential services
Missouri voters have made their decision on Amendment 5. The amendment proposed to *curtail constitutional limits* on taxing goods and services and require local tax rate cuts without reducing school funding if local sales tax revenue increases. Some key points of the amendment include:
- Curtail constitutional limits on taxing goods and services
- Require local tax rate cuts without reducing school funding if local sales tax revenue increases
The amendment was voted down in the recent primary election, with voters deciding against the proposed changes.
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