MO HB1250

Allows cities of the third classification with 15,000-17,000 inhabitants in counties of the second classification with 65,000-75,000 inhabitants to permit voters to propose smoking ordinances by petition signed by at least 25 percent of votes cast for mayor in the last election.

Permits cities to eliminate primary elections and instead allow candidates for mayor and councilman to file statements of candidacy with the city clerk, with names appearing on ballots in the order filed.

Changes presidential primary election date from the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in February.

Allows bond elections to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in February with no other issues on the ballot, and adds tax elections necessitated by a five percent or greater decline in per-pupil state revenue to the list of elections exempt from standard election day requirements.

Modifies section 77.080 to reference new section 77.085 regarding proposed ordinances and bills.