JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed six economic development bills into law: House Bill (HB) 2636 and Senate Bills (SB) 834, 903, 959, 1000, and 1576.
“The legislation signed today reflects our commitment to creating new opportunities for Missouri families, businesses, and communities,” said Governor Kehoe. “From strengthening critical infrastructure and supporting key industries to expanding international partnerships and investing in economic growth, these bills will help keep Missouri moving forward. I appreciate the General Assembly for working with us to deliver results for Missourians.”
SB 903, sponsored by Senator Mike Henderson and Representative John Simmons, modifies and creates new provisions relating to telecommunications infrastructure.
- Expands the offense of purposely damaging or tampering with critical infrastructure, helping to combat the increasing theft of copper and fiber from infrastructure sites.
SB 1576, sponsored by Senator Travis Fitzwater and Representative Peggy McGaugh, establishes the Missouri Ireland Trade Commission.
- Creates the Missouri Ireland Trade Commission within the Department of Economic Development to strengthen trade, investment, and educational and cultural partnerships between Missouri and Ireland.
Governor Kehoe also signed the following bills Thursday.
- HB 2636, sponsored by Representative Bill Owen and Senator Sandy Crawford modifies provisions relating to transactions involving real estate.
- SB 834, sponsored by Senator Sandy Crawford and Representative Bill Owen, creates new provisions relating to mortgage modifications.
- SB 959, sponsored by Senator Steven Roberts and Representative Tim Taylor, creates the Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council.
- SB 1000, sponsored by Senator Brad Hudson and Representative Brian Seitz, modifies the tourism and supplemental revenue fund.
For more information on the legislation signed into law, visit house.mo.gov and senate.mo.gov.
