HB 269 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes the "Child Care Contribution Tax Credit Act", the "Employer-Provided Child Care Assistance Tax Credit Act", and the "Child Care Providers Tax Credit", relating to tax credits for child care

HB 269 creates three tax credits to support child care access: a credit for individuals donating to child care providers, a credit for employers purchasing care for their employees' children, and a credit for child care providers themselves. Taxpayers can claim a 75% credit (minimum $100, maximum $200,000 annually) on verified donations to approved child care providers or organizations, provided funds are used for specific purposes like facility improvements, staff training, or quality enhancements. Contributions must be made to entities without the donor’s financial interest, and providers must verify proper use of funds within 60 days. The credits apply to tax years starting January 1, 2026, and cannot be refunded or transferred, though unused credits may be carried forward for up to six years.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 2, 2024 Last action May 6, 2025
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Introduced Perfected · 3 edits
MINOR
This bill was amended during its legislative journey from introduction to perfection, primarily updating administrative details and clarifying definitions. The most significant change is the update of the Chief Clerk's name from Dana Rademan Miller to Joseph Engler, reflecting personnel changes within the House. Additionally, a definition for 'Department' was moved from a deleted section to an active section, ensuring the Missouri Department of Economic Development is properly defined in the final law.
Scope change
No substantive change to the bill's scope or applicability; changes are primarily administrative and definitional.
TECHNICAL

Updated the Chief Clerk's name from Dana Rademan Miller to Joseph Engler in the bill's header.

DEFINITION

Moved the definition of 'Department' from a deleted section to an active section to ensure the Missouri Department of Economic Development is properly defined in the final law.

REQUIREMENT

Removed a requirement for child care providers or intermediaries to file a contribution verification within sixty days of receiving a contribution.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
39
Key actions
12
Committee
16
May 6, 2025
Introduced
SS Offered
lower
May 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass (S)
upper
May 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass (S)
upper
Apr 28, 2025
Committee
Referred: Fiscal Oversight(S)
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass (S)
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass (S)
upper
Apr 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - AMENDED: Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m., Senate Committee Room 2 - 1st - Floor
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Committee
Second read and referred: Emerging Issues and Professional Registration(S)
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 120 NOES: 34 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
Referred: Fiscal Review(H)
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Jan 22, 2025
Committee
Referred: Economic Development(H)
lower
Dec 2, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors

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