| SB 0559 | Creates the Agribusiness Development Authority |
| Sponsor: | Howard | |||
| LR Number: | 2601S.01I | Fiscal Note: | 2601-01 | |
| Committee: | Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Tourism | |||
| Last Action: | 01/31/00 - Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks | Journal page: | ||
| & Tourism Committee | ||||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2000 | |||
SB 559 - This act creates the Agribusiness Development Authority. The 12 member board is authorized to issue bonds and notes as needed, grant a 50% tax credit for contributions to the agribusiness development fund, and lend up to $5 million to value added agricultural businesses in Missouri. The aggregate amount of authorized tax credits may not exceed $10 million.
This act is similar to SCS/SB 502, 1999.
ERIN MOTLEY