House Passes Economic Development Bill - Next Stop: Missouri Senate

August 23 - The Missouri House today gave first round approval to the economic development bill, HB 1. You may find a copy of the bill here.

Although there were many amendments offered, only one amendment was found to be in order and passed by the House, a technical correction in the title of the bill. The emergency clause was NOT adopted in the House. The new caps for Quality Jobs, Enhanced Enterprise Zones and all other provisions of the bill will become effective ninety days after the end of the special legislative session.

Rep. Ron Richard handled the bill expertly to pass the bill in a bipartisan fashion. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration next week.