missouri supreme court

Liquor Franchise Legislation Stalls In Missouri Senate

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:29:48 +0000

Legislation to redefine the relationship between liquor distributors, wholesalers and retailers has stalled in the Missouri Senate.

The bill has been filed each year since a 2011 ruling by a federal judge that redefined the meaning of the word "franchise." Supporters say it'll protect Missouri companies from out-of-state competitors, while opponents argue that it'll primarily benefit St.

Missouri prosecutors gain new legal protections

Associated Press — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:43:21 +0000

Missouri prosecutors advising police on undercover investigations now have greater legal protection that their conduct won't violate ethical rules.

Mo. lawmakers renew efforts on local vehicle taxes

Associated Press — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:08:16 +0000

Missouri lawmakers are trying again to re-impose local taxes on vehicles bought from out-of-state dealers or through person-to-person sales.

The state Supreme Court ruled in 2012 that local sales taxes cannot be charged on vehicles purchased outside Missouri or in private transactions. Instead, the high court said a local "use tax" could be charged if approved by local voters.

Lawmakers have passed two measures during the past two years that have sought to reverse the court ruling. Gov. Jay Nixon has vetoed both, including the most recent one last month.

Medical Malpractice Cap Restoration Bill May Not Survive 2013 Session

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:25:37 +0000

Efforts in Missouri to restore caps on non-economic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits are in limbo.

The Missouri Supreme Court ruled last year that the state’s $350,000 cap was unconstitutional and by design denied injured patients the right to a jury trial. House Bill 112, passed by the Missouri House back in March, would restore the cap while placing the right to sue in written state statut

Mo. lawmakers send legislation to governor to tax out of state vehicles

Person: Marshall Griffin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:41:12 +0000

Missouri lawmakers have sent legislation to Gov. Jay Nixon that would levy local sales taxes on vehicles purchased in other states with voters’ approval. The Governor vetoed a similar bill last year because it did not give local voters a say in whether they wanted such a tax.

Voters in numerous Mo. counties pass 'use tax'

Associated Press — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:52:20 +0000

Voters in more than a dozen Missouri counties have approved local taxes that can be applied to out-of-state purchases.

Figures from the Missouri Association of Counties show use taxes passed in 13 of 18 counties where it appeared on Tuesday's ballots. In November, use tax proposals were defeated in six of eight counties.

Results from Tuesday for cities seeking use taxes were mixed.

Judge tosses evidence in Woodworth murder trial

Associated Press — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:17:29 +0000

State prosecutors seeking a Chillicothe man's third murder conviction in his neighbor's 1990 death will have to pursue the case without vital ballistics evidence.

Mo. court strikes down science incentive fund

Associated Press — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:21:09 +0000

The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a decision striking down a 2011 law that created an incentive fund for science and technology-based businesses.

In a unanimous ruling Tuesday, the court said the law was unconstitutional because the Legislature linked it to an unrelated bill about tax credits. That separate bill ultimately did not pass during a 2011 special session.

Mo. House backs measure aimed at child sex abuse

Associated Press — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:37:48 +0000

Missouri House members have given first-round approval to a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at helping child sex abuse prosecutions.

Mo. high court hearing challenge to spending cuts

Associated Press — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:35:10 +0000

The Missouri Supreme Court is examining whether the governor has wide discretion to cut spending, even when revenues aren't running short.