House approves Workforce Development Bill

By State Rep. Bennie Cook, Missouri's 143rd District
Posted 3/1/23

The Missouri House of Representatives approved HB 417 to help employers develop and retain skilled workers. The bill would allow the Department of Economic Development to award grants to qualifying …

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House approves Workforce Development Bill

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The Missouri House of Representatives approved HB 417 to help employers develop and retain skilled workers. The bill would allow the Department of Economic Development to award grants to qualifying employers for each employee or prospective employee who obtains upskill credentials. Credentials that could be eligible under the program include manufacturing technology, cybersecurity, blueprint reading, medical assistants, pharmacy technician and medical records coding.

The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Congratulations to the new board members of the University of Missouri Texas County Extension!

Car buyers would pay their sales tax at the dealership rather than a Department of Revenue (DoR) fee office under a piece of legislation given initial approval this week by the Missouri House of Representatives. This bill would streamline the process for consumers and help eliminate approximately 90 percent of the temporary tag abuse seen in the state.

HB 415 simply states that licensed motor vehicle dealers would collect and remit sales tax on all motor vehicles sold. The bill sponsor noted that vehicle sales tax is the only sales tax not collected at the point of sale. He said this legislation would put Missouri in line with the other 47 states who require dealerships to collect the vehicle sales tax.

The bill now requires another vote in the House before moving to the Senate.

This week I participated in the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Jerome Access.

This week HB 14  was approved by the Senate and will now go to the Governor for his signature.

Thank you Sadie Gill and Moiria Seiber from Christos House for providing me with more information about your organization and how you all help victims of domestic violence in Texas County.

It was an honor to recognize the employees at Town and Country Supermarkets in Cabool and Licking, and Mace Supermarket in Belle for Supermarket Employee Day this week!

It was great to see Maries County resident Andrew Barr at the Capitol this week.

If you are planning a trip to your Missouri State Capitol and would like assistance with a tour please contact my office at 573-751-2264 or email me at bennie.cook@house.mo.gov