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MO HB1592

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2010

Primary Sponsor

Steve Hobbs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 64.170, RSMo, regarding county building codes and occupancy standards
  • Allows first and second class counties to adopt building codes regulating construction, electrical work, plumbing, and related work, subject to voter approval for counties that had not adopted codes by August 28, 2001
  • Requires counties without pre-existing building codes to obtain voter approval through ballot measure before adopting new codes, with voting limited to unincorporated areas
  • Authorizes a first class county with a population between 135,400 and 135,500 inhabitants to adopt occupancy standards for residential rental units, establish licensing and inspection procedures, and collect fees to cover administrative costs
  • Applies new occupancy standards specifically to prevent occupancy of fire hazardous residential rental buildings

Legislative Description

Authorizes Boone County to establish minimum occupancy standards for residential rental properties and a procedure for licensing and inspecting them

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/3/2010

Full Bill Text

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