Commerce Committee advances four bills, approving committee substitutes for HB 3308, HB 3080, HB 2366 and HB 2511 In an executive session the Missouri House Commerce Committee adopted committee substitutes and voted 'do pass' on four bills — HB 3308, HB 3080, HB 2366 and HB 2511 — approving targeted amendments, restoring certain historic tax credits for in-progress projects, and increasing penalties in the contractor/immigration measure.

The Missouri House Commerce Committee has just greenlit four crucial bills, paving the way for significant changes to tax credits and contractor regulations!

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Missouri commerce committee hears hours of testimony on ballot plan to phase out income tax, expand sales tax base The Missouri House Commerce Committee heard hours of testimony on HJR 174 (and companion HJR 173), a voter‑referendum plan to phase out individual income tax and authorize expansion of the sales/use tax base; supporters said it will spur growth, while opponents warned of regressivity and multi‑billion dollar budget gaps. (No committee vote was taken.)

Missouri lawmakers are debating a bold plan to phase out income tax and expand sales tax, but experts warn it could raise taxes on 80% of residents—will voters approve this controversial shift?

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Commerce Committee adopts substitute, advances House Bill 2,085 In executive session the Commerce Committee adopted two amendments and a committee substitute to House Bill 2,085, then voted the substitute 'do pass' on a roll call of 9‑1. The substitute includes edited language clarifying retail sales scope and a carve‑out preserving existing local ordinances.

The Commerce Committee has just advanced House Bill 2,085, introducing key amendments that clarify retail sales and protect local ordinances—what does this mean for Missouri?

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