HB 743 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes a sales tax exemption for certain broadband equipment

HB 743 exempts broadband communications service providers from paying sales tax on equipment used to build and maintain broadband networks, starting January 1, 2026. This includes items like cables, routers, antennas, modems, and related software or hardware. Providers must submit written certification to sellers to claim the exemption, and may also pay taxes directly to the revenue department. The bill directly affects internet service companies by reducing costs for essential network infrastructure.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 Last action Apr 22, 2025
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Total actions
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Committee
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Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
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Feb 25, 2025
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
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Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
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Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
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Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred: Special Committee on Tax Reform(H)
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Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
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Ben Baker
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