Bill > HB2211

This bill establishes a new Office of Workforce Coordinator within the state department of economic development to drive workforce development in Missouri. The office will focus on fostering collaboration, aligning resources, and supporting individuals and businesses in preparing for the future of work. Key responsibilities include identifying critical skills, supporting underserved populations (such as people with disabilities, veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals), creating work-based learning opportunities, and helping workers transition between career pathways. Additionally, the bill introduces a Workforce Housing Tax Incentives Program to encourage housing development, particularly in brownfield, grayfield, and disaster-recovery areas. The program provides tax credits and sales tax refunds for housing businesses that develop qualifying housing projects, with a focus on creating four or more dwelling units in areas that need revitalization. The bill caps total tax incentives at $35 million, with specific provisions for disaster recovery housing projects, and includes detailed application, compliance, and reporting requirements for businesses seeking these incentives. The workforce development and housing initiatives are set to automatically sunset six years after their effective date unless reauthorized by the state legislature.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2211&year=2026&code=R