HB 3249 -- SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR AVIATION JET FUEL

SPONSOR: Hruza

COMMITTEE ACTION: Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Economic Development by a vote of 12 to 1. Voted "Do Pass" by the Standing Committee on Rules-Administrative by a vote of 9 to 2.

The sales tax exemption for aviation jet fuel is currently set to expire on December 31, 2033. This bill extends the sales tax exemption for aviation jet fuel to December 31, 2043.

PROPONENTS: Supporters say that this tax credit has been around for roughly 30 years and has been a great benefit to Missouri airports because the funds go to developing and updating the airport facilities.

Testifying in person for the bill were Representative Hruza; and Greater St. Louis Inc.

OPPONENTS: There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Written testimony has been submitted for this bill. The full written testimony and witnesses testifying online can be found under Testimony on the bill page on the House website.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (7053H.01): 144.805