Loading chat...

MO HB1098

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/19/2012

Primary Sponsor

Lindell Shumake

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and re-enacts section 407.489, RSMo to expand zoning protections for charitable organizations operating thrift stores
  • Prohibits cities, towns, and villages from passing zoning laws that prevent Section 501(c)(3) or Section 501(c)(19) organizations from operating retail businesses selling donated goods in areas where other retail businesses are permitted
  • Adds Section 501(c)(19) organizations (veterans' organizations) to the existing protection previously limited to Section 501(c)(3) entities
  • Requires that at least 80 percent of all revenue generated by the retail business must be used to fund the organization's charitable purpose

Legislative Description

Adds charitable veterans' organizations to the zoning exception regarding the establishment of a retail business selling donated goods in an area where other businesses engage in retail sales

Last Action

Second Read and Referred: Ways and Means (S)

3/22/2012

Committee Referrals

Ways And Means And Fiscal Oversight3/22/2012
Rules2/14/2012
Veterans1/12/2012

Full Bill Text

No bill text available