Liquor Franchise Legislation Stalls In Missouri Senate

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:57:36 +0000

Legislation to redefine the relationship between liquor distributors, wholesalers and retailers has stalled in the Missouri Senate.

Mo. Gov. Nixon Signs Amateur Sporting Events & Benevolent Tax Credit Bills Into Law

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:10:00 +0000

Two tax credit bills passed by Missouri lawmakers have become the first ones signed into law this year by Governor Jay Nixon (D).

First, Senate Bill 20 reinstates tax breaks for food pantries, pregnancy resource centers run by pro-life groups, and the Children in Crisis program, now renamed the “Champion for Children” program after retired State Senator Norma Champion

Tax Breaks For Amateur Sporting Events In Mo. Is First Bill Sent To Gov. Nixon

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:46:00 +0000

Legislation that would provide tax breaks for amateur sporting events held in Missouri has become the first one sent to Governor Jay Nixon (D) during the 2013 regular session.

The incentives would equal about $5 per ticket sold, and they would be capped at $3 million a year. It was sponsored by State Senator Eric Schmitt (R, Glendale).

Home Brewers Could Take Part In Beer Festivals Under Bill Passed By Mo. Senate

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:24:41 +0000

Legislation that would allow home brewers to bring home-made beer to festivals has passed the Missouri Senate.

Under Senate Bill 114, home-brewers could give away free samples to guests at beer festivals and tastings, but would not be allowed to sell them. The sponsor, State Senator Eric Schmitt (R, Glendale), says an emergency clause was added so that home brewers can take part in this year’s Brewer’s Heritage Festival in St. Louis.

Tax Credits Faring Better So Far This Year In The Missouri Senate

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:51:24 +0000

It appears so far that the Missouri Senate may no longer be the place where tax credits go to die.

In years past, proposed incentives for such things as historic preservation or amateur sporting events would have faced a filibuster threat from a group of fiscally conservative Republicans in the Senate. But the leaders of that group are gone due to term limits, and perhaps that’s why this year’s amateur sports incentives bill was allowed to receive a Senate floor vote. State Senator Will Kraus (R, Lee’s Summit) says the atmosphere has changed.