The Missouri General Assembly has adjourned for the week. They will be back in Jefferson City next Tuesday, following Easter Break.
Items of interest this week:
Use of Electronic Devices in Motor Vehicles – SB 56 (Bean, Dist. 25, Holcomb) creates the “Siddens Bening Hands Free Law”, which prohibits a number of uses of electronic communication devices while operating motor vehicles. Passed Senate March 30
Tax Deduction for Certain Independents –SB 133 (Moon, Dist. 29, Lawrence County) would authorize a taxpayer to claim a $2400 exemption during the tax year in which a taxpayer gives birth. Passed Senate March 30.
Juvenile Courts – SB 22 (Bernskoetter, Dist. 6, Jefferson City) modifies provisions relating to criminal procedures involving juveniles. Bill includes eligibility for parole, jurisdiction of juvenile courts and being tried as an adult. Passed Senate March 30.
Show MO Act – HB 675, (Gregory, Dist. 51, Marshall) reauthorizes tax credits for qualifying expenses related to the production of qualified motion media projects. Passed House April 3.
Career Tech Certificate Program – HB 76 (Kelley, Dist. 127, Lamar) creates the program for students that have met the GPA, attendance and service requirements for the A+ Program and have met other criteria. If approved, this would start in the 2024-25 academic year. Passed House April 4.
Missouri Works Program – HB 939 (Wilson, Dist. 106, St. Charles) would increase the total amount of benefits available to all qualified companies under the Program from $6 million to $10 million in any fiscal year. Defeated in House April 6.
Child Tax Credits – HB 870 (Shields, Dist. 11, St. Joseph) establishes the “Child Care Contribution Tax Credit Act”, “Employer Provided Child Care Assistance Tax Credit Act”, “Child Care Providers Tax Credit Act”, and “Supporting Use of Child Care for Economic Stability and Security Tax Credit”. Passed House April 3.
Cave Inspection Fees – HB 774 (Gragg, Dist. 140, Christian County) includes electrical installations in the list of items inspected prior to a cave being open to the public and increases the annual cave inspection fees from the current amount of $35 to $100. Fees have not increased since the 1960s and do not cover the cost of performing the inspection. Passed House April 3.
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