Bill > HB1171

This bill modifies Missouri's economic incentive policies regarding business relocations between Missouri and Kansas border counties. The bill defines specific border counties in both states and establishes rules about tax credits and economic incentives for businesses that relocate across state lines. If a job that qualifies for tax credits or state funding moves from a Kansas border county to a Missouri border county, no tax credits, funding, or withholding tax retentions will be authorized. The bill also creates a mechanism where the director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development can certify and communicate with state leadership about Kansas' economic incentive practices. If Kansas is determined to be providing incentives for businesses relocating from Missouri to Kansas, the restrictions on Missouri's incentives can be suspended. The bill removes a previous expiration date for these provisions, suggesting the policy is intended to be more permanent. The goal appears to be preventing interstate economic competition that could unfairly disadvantage businesses in either state by creating reciprocal disincentives for cross-border relocations.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1171&year=2025&code=R