Judge to Decide Monday Whether Missouri Tax Overhaul Stays on August Ballot
Judge Christopher Limbaugh is set to decide whether the 50-word ballot summary for Amendment 5 is fair before the June 9 ballot deadline.
- Circuit Judge Christopher Limbaugh will issue a ruling Monday regarding a lawsuit challenging Amendment 5's ballot placement, determining whether the tax overhaul violates the Constitution's prohibition on multi-subject amendments.
- Plaintiffs' attorney Chuck Hatfield argued the ballot language is misleading and violates the Constitution, while Solicitor General Louis Capozzi defended the General Assembly's prerogative to draft ballot summaries.
- The Missouri Association of Realtors opposes the measure, fearing it would overturn constitutional protections, while Missouri Promise received a $1.9 million donation from Missouri Promise Inc. on Wednesday.
- If passed, Amendment 5 would require lawmakers to set revenue triggers for reducing the current 4.7% income tax rate, potentially increasing the sales tax rate by about 8.5% to compensate.
- June 9 marks the firm deadline for courts to order changes to the Aug. 4 primary ballot; a ruling against the proposal would strike it from the ballot pending potential appeal.
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