HJR 44 -- PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION SPONSOR: Whorton COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Veterans by a vote of 10 to 0. This proposed constitutional amendment exempts, upon voter approval, one motor vehicle from personal property tax if owned for the entire tax year by any active-duty, military personnel who is absent from Missouri more than 270 days. The vehicle cannot be driven during that time. FISCAL NOTE: Estimated Cost on General Revenue Fund of $52,560 in FY 2007, $0 in FY 2008, and $0 in FY 2009. No impact on Other State Funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and FY 2009. PROPONENTS: Supporters say that the bill will provide a small monetary compensation for those who are serving our country. Testifying for the bill was Representative Whorton. OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee. Alice Hurley, Legislative AnalystCopyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives