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MO HB1254

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/26/2012

Primary Sponsor

Don Ruzicka

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates December as "Pet Breeders Appreciation Month" in Missouri
  • Extends the deadline for Missouri wood energy producers to apply for tax credits from June 30, 2013 to June 30, 2018
  • Establishes urban agricultural zones (UAZs) in blighted areas with tax exemptions for 10 years, then 50% assessment for 15 years, and dedicates sales tax revenue to support urban farming programs
  • Creates liability protections for property owners and agritourism operators through limits on duty of care to trespassers and participants in farm activities
  • Allows children to perform agricultural work on family farms without work certificates and exempts them from child labor hour restrictions

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding agriculture

Last Action

Executive Session Held (S) - SCS VOTED DO PASS

5/3/2012

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Food Production And Outdoor Resources5/1/2012
Fiscal Review4/26/2012
Rules4/11/2012
Agriculture Policy1/12/2012

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