Missouri state Rep. Richard West, a Republican, told Newsmax Friday that the ultimate goal with a new bill in the Missouri state house is to eliminate state property taxes altogether.
Last week, the Missouri House passed a bill that would gradually reduce property taxes over the course of three years. The bill now heads to the Economic and Workforce Development Committee.
Critics have said that funds generated by the tax are used for critical services such as schools, fire, and police. West said that his bill takes those concerns into account.
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