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MO HB1205

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Rodney Schad

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes home rule cities with over 400,000 residents in multiple counties to impose a sales tax (1/8 to 1/2 percent) for public safety activities, including police and fire operations, subject to voter approval.

  • Creates new crimes and penalties related to motorcycle stunt driving (standing on seat, one-wheel operation, hands-free riding) as class C misdemeanor for first offense, escalating to class D felony for third offense.

  • Establishes "active emergency zone" traffic violations with enhanced penalties, including $250-$300 fines for speeding or passing violations when emergency responders are present, and creates offense of endangering emergency personnel.

  • Restricts texting while driving to operators age 21 and younger, and prohibits automated speed enforcement systems statewide except in school, construction, or work zones.

  • Modifies open records laws to allow law enforcement agencies to withhold names of officers involved in police shootings unless the officer has been charged with a crime.

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding public safety

Last Action

Rules - Returned to the Committee of Origin (H)

4/20/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules4/8/2010
Public Safety2/3/2010

Full Bill Text

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