The Missouri House approved a plan to eliminate the state income tax, with a vote of 98-54. The plan, backed by Governor Mike Kehoe, proposes gradually phasing out the income tax as certain economic triggers are met, while expanding sales and use taxes on goods and services. Democratic lawmakers raised concerns about the plan, citing potential higher taxes on everyday services. However, many Republicans supported the bill, emphasizing the need to modernize the state’s tax system to increase take-home pay for Missourians. The bills will now move to the Missouri Senate for consideration, along with other legislation passed by the House, including a crime bill and reforms to literacy training for elementary students.