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MO HB1707

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Rob Schaaf

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 49.310, RSMo, regarding county jail construction and maintenance requirements
  • Expands authority for counties of the fourth classification and counties of the third, second, or first classification to establish jails or holding cell facilities at sites outside the established county seat
  • Maintains existing requirements that county commissions erect and maintain courthouses and jails at the county seat, except in counties with special charters or those meeting the expanded criteria
  • Allows county commissions to acquire sites, construct, and equip jail facilities outside the county seat, with authority to issue bonds for these purposes
  • Declares the act an emergency measure effective upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Allows counties of any classification to erect and maintain a jail or holding cell facility outside the county seat

Last Action

Second Read and Referred: Jobs, Economic Development, and Local Government (S)

3/31/2010

Committee Referrals

Jobs, Economic Development And Local Government3/31/2010
Rules2/23/2010
Corrections and Public Institutions1/27/2010

Full Bill Text

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