Missouri lawmaker wants all tax issues moved to bigger elections

A voter feeds a ballot that included three local tax issues into a vote counting machine Tuesday, April 4, 2023, during Jefferson City's municipal elections. Voters approved the three propositions -- two marijuana sales tax issues and a Jefferson City School District bond issue. (Josh Cobb/News Tribune photo)
A voter feeds a ballot that included three local tax issues into a vote counting machine Tuesday, April 4, 2023, during Jefferson City's municipal elections. Voters approved the three propositions -- two marijuana sales tax issues and a Jefferson City School District bond issue. (Josh Cobb/News Tribune photo)


Critics of a proposed law in the Missouri House say it could potentially confuse voters and make it harder for the public to evaluate the issues on their ballots.

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