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MO HB934

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/28/2013

Primary Sponsor

Courtney Curtis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Missouri Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Initiative" within the Department of Higher Education to award matching funds to public institutions of higher education.

  • Creates a dedicated "Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fund" to support endowed teaching professorships, scholarships for STEM students, youth experiential programs, and career enhancement programs for teachers.

  • Allows taxpayers hiring STEM-majoring students for qualifying internships to redirect up to $5,000 of their state tax liability to the STEM fund instead of the general revenue fund.

  • Requires internships to be located in Missouri, last at least 12 weeks, and consist of at least 15 hours of work per week to qualify for the tax credit.

  • Caps the cumulative annual amount of redirected taxes at $50,000 from all participating taxpayers, with third-party donations not counting toward this limit.

Legislative Description

Creates a tax credit for employers who hire students majoring in the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics for internships

Last Action

Referred: Economic Development(H)

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Economic Development5/17/2013

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