Taking Sides

A Who’s-Who of state legislators for and against Missouri’s Historic Tax Credit program:

The following state senators and representatives are in support of the Historic Tax Credit program:

Senator Jeff Smith (D-4)

Senator Jane Cunningham (R-7)

Senator Tom Dempsey (R-23)

Senator David Pearce (R-31)

Senator Eric Schmitt (R-15)

Senator Wright-Jones (D-5)

Senator Jolie Justus (D-10)

Senator Rita Heard Days (D-14)

Senator Yvonne Wilson (D-9)

Senator Wes Shoemyer (D-18)

Representative Ron Richard (R-129) (Speaker of the House)

The following 6 senators, lead by Senator Lager, constitute the group of legislators who would place limitations on the Historic Tax Credit:

Senator Brad Lager (R-12)

Senator Jim Lembke (R-1)

Senator Jason Crowell (R-27)

Senator Matt Bartle (R-8)

Senator Luann Ridgeway (R-17)

Senator Chuck Purgason (R-33)

The following legislators are on-the-fence regarding the proposed limitations on Historic Tax Credits:

Senator Griesheimer (R-26) (Chair of Senate Economic Development Committee)

Representative Timothy Flook (R-34) (Chair of House Economic Development Committee)

Note: At this time, the majority of the House remains on the fence in relation to this issue.

FYI:

Map: Missouri Senatorial Districts

Map: Missouri House of Representatives Districts

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