House Economic Development Committee chairwoman Anne Zerr, R-St. Charles, called for an immediate vote on the bill, blocking any discussion, amendments or debate by committee members.
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"I think she (Sen. Anne Zerr, R-St. Charles, the chair of the committee) wants give the members of the committee a little bit more time to digest everything we heard that night," Curtman.
Chairwoman Anne Zerr, R-St. Charles, specifically blocked an amendment that would add sunsets, or time limits, on several tax credits in the bill, such as the historical preservation and elderly low-income housing credits. The Missouri Senate has already made it clear to the House that it does not intend to pass legislation without the sunsets on tax credits.
Chairwoman Anne Zerr, R-St. Charles, specifically blocked an amendment that would add sunsets, or time limits, on several tax credits in the bill, such as the historical preservation and elderly low-income housing credits. The Missouri Senate has already made it clear to the House that it does not intend to pass legislation without the sunsets on tax credits.
Economic Development Chairwoman Anne Zerr, R-St. Charles, says the late push was necessary to bring the various tax credits to the House floor before the end of the legislative session.
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