SJR 40 – Creates a state-wide sales and use tax to fund the Missouri Highway Patrol

• Sponsor: McKenna
• LR Number: 3744S.02I
• Committee: Ways & Means
• Last Action: 1/16/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Ways & Means Committee
• Journal Page: S106
• Effective Date: upon voter approval

Current Bill Summary

SJR 40 - This constitutional amendment, if approved by voters, would repeal the provision of Missouri's Constitution which provides moneys from the State Highways and Transportation fund to pay actual costs of the Highway Patrol in administering and enforcing state vehicle and traffic laws. An additional state-wide sales and use tax of three-eighths of one percent is imposed to fund such activities.

JASON ZAMKUS