The Missouri House passed a proposed constitutional amendment that would mandate local governments to roll back their tax rates.

Proponents say the measure would prevent the schools, counties, cities and other local branches of government from gathering unexpected tax money when home values rise up.

But Democratic Representative from north-central Missouri Joe Aull say the proposed amendment would not necessarily be a tax break, but could be a tax increase.

Upon approval, the proposal would appear either on the November ballot or at an earlier special election if called by the governor.

From Jefferson City, this is Suvro Banerji.