SCS/SB 95 - This act modifies provisions relating to tax incentives for certain hygiene products.

DIAPER BANK TAX CREDIT

Current law authorizes a tax credit for contributions made to diaper banks. This act adds the definition of "national diaper bank" to require such entities to be a member of a national network organization serving all fifty states through which certification demonstrates nonprofit best practices, data-driven program design, and equitable distribution.

The tax credit sunsets on December 31, 2024. This act extends the sunset until December 31, 2031. (Section 135.621)

HYGIENE PRODUCTS SALES TAX RATE

Current law imposes a statutory sales tax rate of 4% on diapers, feminine hygiene products, and incontinence products. This act reduces the state sales tax rate on such products to 1%. (Section 144.022)

This act is substantially similar to HB 2187 (2024).

JOSH NORBERG

Statutes affected:
Introduced (0592S.01): 135.621, 144.030
Committee (0592S.03): 135.621, 144.022


Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 95
Sponsor: Lewis
Hearing Date: 2/26/2025


COMMITTEE: Economic and Workforce Development

CHAIRMAN: Brown (26)

DATE REFERRED: 1/16/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 2/21/2025



STAFF:
Mary Beth Bruns
Frank Catanzaro
Hannah Embry
Josh Norberg


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Susan Belger - Happy Bottoms
Maria Smith - St. Louis Area Diaper Bank
Trana Schaniz - Diaper Bank of the Ozarks
John Fischer - Southeast Area Diaper Bank
Christine Moser - Appleseed
David Jackson
Robin
Jamie Morris - Missouri Catholic Conference


WITNESSES AGAINST: