As Adam reported HB 1796, first-time homebuyer savings account, is out of committee. We will meet Monday, February 5th with Rep. Ruth and representatives of the Department of Revenue and Office of Administration to discuss the fiscal note on the amended bill. The amendment involved changing the maximum amount of all contributions for all tax years and the maximum total amount in the account.
There are two more steps before the bill can come to a vote before the entire House.
Next week the Senate PACE bill, SB 933 will be heard by the Senate Committee on Local Government and Elections. The hearing will be on Tuesday, February 6 in the Senate Lounge, it begins at 10:00 AM.
Mo. REALTORS® position on the issue was adopted at the most recent Board of Directors meeting; it is reproduced below.
A motion was made seconded and approved to support efforts of energy-related improvements to real property by commercial and residential property owners alike. As programs develop to provide a mechanism for financing such improvements, Missouri REALTORS® supports strong consumer protection and safeguards all while ensuring mortgage markets remain secure.
The important parts of the position are found in the second sentence; we support strong consumer protection and safeguards while ensuring mortgage markets remain secure.
I know that PACE is somewhat controversial and that many have strong opinions on the issue, if you plan to attend the hearing I would appreciate it if you would let me know, you are free to testify on the issue either pro or con, but I’d like to know you are coming. My email is sglgov@aol.com.
It is likely that there will be a Call for Action on Historic Tax credits, possibly as early as Monday. Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 590 is out of committee and on the Calendar. Very brief high points. Aggregate cap is reduced from $140 million to $70 million; the credit is discretionary rather than an entitlement; the department of economic development (DED) would have authority to review every application and disapprove the credit if it does not meet their subjective standards; single family, owner-occupied residences would no longer be able to receive the credit; DED may charge a fee of up to 1 percent of the tax credit issued.
Bills on which we have taken a position are listed below. I’m trying something new, instead of having two sets Support and Oppose there is only one list, the position of the Association is found in the Track Code(s) line. Let me know if this is an improvement or if you want to go back to using two lists.
ALL BILLS WITH POSITION
02-02-2018
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HB 1237
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Stacy, Dan(R)
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Changes the laws regarding the low-income housing tax credit so that the program is capped at $50 million per year.
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006 (Oppose)
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1- 4-18 H Read second time
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HB 1238
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Stacy, Dan(R)
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Changes the laws regarding tax credits by placing a sunset clause on every credit.
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006 (Oppose)
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1- 4-18 H Read second time
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006 (Oppose)
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1- 4-18 H Read second time
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006 (Support)
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2- 5-18 H Set on the House Calendar
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HB 1401
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DeGroot, Bruce(R)
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Adds provisions relating to a claim for breach of implied warranty of habitability by a tenant of rental property
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006 (Support)
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1- 4-18 H Read second time
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HB 1508
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Cross, Gary(R)
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Provides that no person or entity that rents or leases real property shall be required to obtain a business license by any political subdivision.
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Track Code(s):
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006 (Support)
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1- 4-18 H Read second time
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HB 1509
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Cross, Gary(R)
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Specifies that an individual who has been evicted from a rental property shall have written permission from the property owner to be on the premises.
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Track Code(s):
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006 (Support)
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1-25-18 H Committee hearing House-Judiciary
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HB 1510
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Cross, Gary(R)
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Changes the laws regarding local ordinances so that no political subdivision may require interior inspections of private residences.
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006 (Support)
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1-11-18 H Referred to House Committee on House-General Laws
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HB 1696
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Unsicker, Sarah(D)
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Changes the laws regarding real property to require the filing of a certificate of value before transferring interest in real property.
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Track Code(s):
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006 (Oppose)
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Last Action:
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1- 4-18 H Read second time
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HB 1737
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Merideth, Peter(D)
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Specifies that the Secretary of State will create a website and allow citizens of Missouri to electronically sign ballot measures that are approved for circulation.
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Track Code(s):
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006 (Oppose)
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Last Action:
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1- 4-18 H Read second time
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HB 1796
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Ruth, Becky(R)
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Establishes the First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act and authorizes a tax deduction for contributions to a savings account dedicated to buying a first home.
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Track Code(s):
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006 (Support)
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Last Action:
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1-30-18 H Referred to House Committee on House-Rules-Legislative Oversight
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HB 1825
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Grier, Derek(R)
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Changes the law regarding the historic preservation tax credit by limiting its use to blighted areas and prohibiting its use on residential property.
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Track Code(s):
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006 (Oppose)
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1- 4-18 H Read second time
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HB 1880
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Trent, Curtis(R)
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Declares the intent of the general assembly to facilitate and encourage of fiber optic infrastructure by rural electric cooperatives.
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006 (Support)
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2- 5-18 H Set on the House Calendar
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HB 1917
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, Justin(R)
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Modifies provisions relating to the removal of a tenant from a commercial property.
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Track Code(s):
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006 (Support)
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1- 4-18 H Read second time
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006 (Support)
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1-24-18 H Referred to House Committee on House-Professional Registration and Licensing
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006 (Support)
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2- 5-18 S Set on the Senate Calendar
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SB 590
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Hegeman, Dan(R)
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Modifies the Historic Preservation Tax Credit and creates the Capitol Complex and Public Building Preservation tax credits
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Track Code(s):
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006 (Oppose)
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Last Action:
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2- 5-18 S Set on the Senate Calendar
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Track Code(s):
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006 (Oppose)
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1-30-18 S Voted do pass as substitute from committee on Senate-Small Business and Industry
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006 (Support)
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2- 5-18 S Set on the Senate Calendar
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006 (Oppose)
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1-16-18 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate-Commerce/Consumer Prot./Energy/Environ
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006 (Support)
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1-16-18 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate-Local Government and Elections
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SB 820
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Cunningham, Mike(R)
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Modifies provisions relating to broadband communications services provided by rural electric cooperatives
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Track Code(s):
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006 (Support)
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1-18-18 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate-Commerce/Consumer Prot./Energy/Environ
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SB 887
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Rowden, Caleb(R)
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Establishes the First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Act and a corresponding income tax deduction
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Track Code(s):
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006 (Support)
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Last Action:
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1-22-18 S Referred to Senate Committee on Senate-Ways and Means
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Total Bills:
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23
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