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MO SB727
Bill
Status
6/11/2014
Primary Sponsor
Maria Chappelle-Nadal
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AI Summary
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Exempts all sales of farm products sold at farmers' markets from state and local sales and use taxes, with the exemption not applying to vendors with estimated annual sales of $25,000 or more.
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Defines "farm products" as fresh fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, nuts, eggs, honey, maple syrup, flowers, nursery stock, livestock food products, aquaculture products, and processed items like baked goods made by participating farmers.
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Establishes a pilot SNAP program (subject to federal approval) in at least one rural and one urban area allowing participants to purchase fresh food with EBT cards and receive a dollar-for-dollar match up to $10 per week at participating farmers' markets.
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Allows individuals with drug-related felony convictions to regain food stamp eligibility if they are actively participating in or have completed substance abuse treatment, comply with court obligations, and demonstrate sobriety through urinalysis testing.
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Limits the drug felony exemption to individuals with only one prior controlled substance felony conviction, disqualifying those convicted of two or more subsequent related felonies.
Legislative Description
Modifies provisions relating to farmers' market and SNAP benefits
Last Action
Legislature voted to override Governor's veto
9/10/2014