Missouri House committee to hold hearings on property tax reform

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Missouri House of Representatives have announced a number of informational hearings around the state about tax reform, according to a Wednesday press release.

The hearing will be held by a special interim committee and will talk about its “ongoing work to examine Missouri’s property tax system and recommend solutions that promote fairness, transparency, and sustainability,” according to the release.

“We look forward to hearing directly from citizens, local officials, and stakeholders about how we can improve the property tax system to serve Missourians better,” Rep. Tim Taylor (R-Bunceton), chairman of the committee, said in the release. “The goal of this committee is to work together to find common-sense reforms and solutions that protect homeowners, promote economic stability, and ensure accountability to benefit all citizens of our state.”

Hearings in Mid-Missouri are scheduled for:

• July 16 — Jefferson City
  11 a.m. State Capitol, House Hearing Room 3

• Aug. 27 — Macon
  5:30 p.m. Macon Comfort Inn, 1821 N Missouri, Macon, Missouri

• Sept. 3 — Jefferson City
  11 a.m. State Capitol, House Hearing Room 3