SB1017

Authorizes a state sales tax exemption for food

Introduced·1/7/26

Missouri SB1017 exempts food sales from state sales tax, except for vending machines and establishments where food sales exceed 80% of gross receipts.

Missouri SB1017 creates a state sales tax exemption for food, excluding sales from vending machines and establishments where food sales constitute more than 80% of total gross receipts. The bill defines "food" to include products eligible for redemption under the Federal Food Stamp Program, encompassing sales by restaurants, fast food establishments, delicatessens, eating houses, and cafes. The exemption applies to state sales tax but not local sales tax.

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Calendar

Jan 28

1:00 PM

Economic and Workforce Development Hearing

History

Feb 25

Senate

SCS Voted Do Pass w/SCS SBs 1017 & 1239 Economic and Workforce Development Committee (4583S.04C)

Jan 28

Senate

Hearing Conducted S Economic and Workforce Development Committee

Jan 8

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee