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SB 185 Missouri Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes a sales tax exemption for certain broadband equipment

Senate Bill 185 authorizes a new sales tax exemption. This exemption would apply specifically to the purchase of certain equipment used for broadband internet services. The bill aims to reduce the financial burden on companies or organizations investing in these particular broadband technologies.
Issues: ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill creates sales tax exemption for broadband equipment, reducing state revenue. Aligns with 'creates tax breaks' indicator for oppose stance.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides sales tax exemption for broadband equipment, reducing costs for providers to expand internet infrastructure, directly advancing internet access.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2024 Last action May 14, 2025
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported from S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee
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Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee
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Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Hearing Conducted S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee
upper
Dec 1, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Mike Cierpiot
Mike Cierpiot
RRepublican
MO
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