Bill > HB2143

This bill modifies provisions related to economic incentives for businesses relocating between Missouri and Kansas border counties. Specifically, if a job that qualifies for state tax credits or funding relocates from a Kansas border county to a Missouri border county, no tax credits, funding, or withholding tax retention will be authorized for that job. The bill empowers the Department of Economic Development (DED) to determine clawback provisions for both state and local government incentives. The bill also creates a mechanism where the DED director can trigger the incentive restrictions based on Kansas' actions: if Kansas prohibits economic incentives for jobs moving from Missouri to Kansas, the restrictions will take effect after unanimous affirmation by state leadership. Conversely, if Kansas continues to offer incentives for jobs moving from Missouri, the restrictions will not be implemented. The bill defines specific Missouri and Kansas border counties and removes a previous expiration date for these provisions. The legislation aims to prevent interstate economic poaching and protect Missouri's economic interests by creating a reciprocal framework for business relocation incentives.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2143&year=2026&code=R