5/20/05-A bill that would have exempted contractors from paying sales tax on materials bought for highway projects, which would reduce the cost of roadwork has died.
SB142, sponsored by Sen. Chuck Gross, R-St. Charles, was awaiting consideration by full Senate at close of session May 13, effectively killing it for the year.

4/12/05-The Senate Transportation Committee has approved a bill that would exempt contractors from paying sales tax on materials bought for highway projects, which would reduce the cost of roadwork.
SB142, sponsored by Sen. Chuck Gross, R-St. Charles, has been sent to the full Senate for consideration.
For Senate bill status, call (573) 751-2966.

2/3/05-A bill offered by Sen. Chuck Gross, R-St. Charles, would exempt contractors from paying sales tax on materials bought for highway projects, which would reduce the cost of roadwork.
SB142 is in the Senate Transportation Committee. For Senate bill status, call (573) 751-2966.