Sen. Brad Hudson presents bill to curb abusive website-access suits; business groups back changes, lawyers flag good faith concerns Sen. Brad Hudson urged passage of legislation aimed at stopping targeted "sue-and-settle" website-access lawsuits. Business groups and chambers supported a narrower standard and broader entity coverage; attorneys told the committee that a good faith standard is fact-driven and likely evaluated by trial courts.

Sen. Brad Hudson is pushing a bill to stop the "shake-down" tactic of abusive website-access lawsuits that target businesses and nonprofits, but concerns around the legal standards remain.

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Sponsor says extension of business-facility tax credit will keep Burns & McDonnell and jobs in Missouri Representative Chris Brown sponsored HB 30 95 to extend the business facility tax credit; Burns & McDonnell executives and business groups testified the credit supports investment and the company estimates roughly $66 million invested in 2025 and plans to add about 500 jobs in 2026.

House Bill 30 95 aims to extend the business facility tax credit, potentially securing 500 new jobs and $66 million in investment from Burns & McDonnell in Missouri!

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Missouri Chamber, NFIB and business groups back two‑year statute reduction in competing bills Representative Mackey and other sponsors proposed House Bill 21‑82 (and related filings) to reduce the general statute of limitations to two years. Business, agricultural, and industry groups said shorter limits improve Missouri's competitiveness; several committee members asked about carve‑outs for sexual‑abuse cases.

Missouri is poised for a major shift in business competitiveness as lawmakers propose a bold two-year statute of limitations that could open the floodgates for new firms.

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Committee adopts House amendment and advances House Bill 24 12 after debate The committee adopted a House amendment aligning the bill's definition of 'unauthorized' with the Senate's and then approved the House Committee substitute for House Bill 24 12 by a 10–5 vote after members debated business impacts.

Missouri's House Committee just passed a controversial amendment to House Bill 24 12 that could reshape the landscape for businesses facing immigration regulations.

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Committee hears bill to let series LLCs get standalone certificates of good standing Rep. Chris Brown told the Missouri House committee HB2508 would add explicit language permitting a series limited liability company in good standing to obtain a standalone certificate of good standing and be listed individually on the Secretary of State’s website, a change supporters say removes an administrative barrier for Missouri businesses operating across state lines.

A new bill in Missouri aims to eliminate confusion for series LLCs, allowing them to obtain standalone certificates of good standing and thrive across state lines.

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Legislature enacts new tax credit rules for partnerships and S corporations New tax regulations allow credits for partnerships and S corporations effective after 2022.

Missouri's House Bill 1007 is stirring up controversy as it proposes a new tax credit system aimed at supporting small businesses, but what does this mean for the state's economy?

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Missouri restricts disclosure of sensitive municipal and educational records Missouri tightens rules on disclosing records to protect businesses and vulnerable species

Missouri's House Bill 145 is shaking up the landscape of public records, balancing transparency with the protection of sensitive business and personal information.

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Missouri House bill targets involuntary dissolution of limited liability companies Representative Veit introduces legislation to enable court-ordered dissolution of LLCs.

Missouri's new House Bill 125 could redefine how LLCs are dissolved, tackling fraud and promoting accountability in the business landscape.

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