Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1209: Authorizes a tax credit for certain newspaper printing plants
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1209 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Authorizes a tax credit for certain newspaper printing plants. Primary sponsor: Jamie Burger (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2026): Hearing Conducted S Economic and Workforce Development Committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SB 1209 - For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, this act authorizes qualifying newspaper printing plants, as defined in the act, to claim a tax credit in an amount equal to fifty percent of the total compensation paid to pressroom and mailroom staff. Tax credits authorized by the act shall be refundable and may be transferred, sold, or assigned. The total amount of tax credits that may be authorized in a tax year shall not exceed $7 million. This act shall sunset on August 28, 2032, unless reauthorized by the General Assembly. This act is identical to HB 2527 (2026). JOSH NORBERG
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Burger | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing Conducted S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
- Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
- S First Read
- Prefiled