Tim Jones: Majority Minute: Remembering Dr. King, "Big Government Get Off My Back"

As we enter our second full week of Session, the House is hitting its stride with upcoming Floor Activity…

Monday, January 17, 2011

The House of Representatives was out of session on this, the 25^th Anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a great American hero whose efforts to correct the injustice of discrimination and racism helped this nation overcome the blindness of bigotry and served as a beacon of hope for millions of Americans longing for the day when we are all united; the day when we view each other as fellow human beings and fellow Americans, not colors. This nation has made tremendous strides since that fateful day in 1968 which ended the life of Dr. King. On Monday, we remembered and celebrated the unwavering message of Dr. King.

House Bill 45

HB 45 will come to the House Floor for debate and perfection tomorrow, Wednesday, January 19^th. HB 45, known as the “Big Government Get Off My Back Act”, provides incentives and rewards for Missouri employers who expand to provide new, full-time jobs for Missourians. The Legislation provides additional incentives for responsible businesses that provide health benefits to those new, full-time employees. In particular, a $10,000 tax incentive each new full-time job created or a $20,000 incentive for each new full-time job created when the business offers health insurance and pays at least 50% of the premiums of all full-time employees. The bill also seeks to limit and reduce the amount of regulations that Government forces onto small businesses that simply cause them to spend time doing paperwork instead of growing their enterprise.

Throughout Session, I will continue to send The Majority Minute to my constituents, colleagues and friends across the State. If you ever have any questions, feel free to contact my office at 573-751-0562.

Until our next update, I am, and remain, in your service,