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MO HB1122

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2015

Primary Sponsor

Anne Zerr

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a tax credit of 40 cents per chargeable kilo for freight forwarders shipping cargo on direct international outbound flights from city-owned Missouri airports

  • Caps total tax credits at $60 million aggregate, with annual limits of $3.6 million for fiscal year 2015 and $8,057,000 for subsequent years

  • Requires freight forwarders to apply within 120 days of shipment, with tax credits issued within 20 business days of application

  • Tax credit amounts will be indexed annually based on fluctuations in over-the-road transportation fuel costs

  • Program sunsets 8 years after effective date, with no new tax credits authorized after June 30, 2023

Legislative Description

Establishes the Missouri Export Incentive Act to encourage foreign trade through international airports in Missouri

Last Action

Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)

3/18/2015

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Business Attraction and Retention3/11/2015

Full Bill Text

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