Modifies incentives for business development

HB 1319 modifies eligibility criteria for Missouri's business development incentive program by defining key terms. It establishes how "average wage," "county average wage," and "full-time employee" are calculated to determine a company's qualification for incentives. The bill specifies that companies must meet wage requirements relative to county averages and track new jobs created, excluding certain owners from employee counts. This affects businesses seeking state economic development benefits by clarifying eligibility standards. The bill is currently pending committee referral after introduction in February 2025.