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MO HB1672

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Gary Fuhr

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the requirement for law enforcement agencies to conduct independent audits of federal seizures and instead requires annual reporting to the Department of Public Safety and State Auditor's Office by January 31st for the previous calendar year.

  • Report must include the type and value of items seized, beginning and ending balances of federal forfeiture funds, proceeds received from the federal government, and expenditures made from those proceeds.

  • Department of Public Safety may withhold funding to any law enforcement agency that fails to comply with the reporting requirements.

  • Intentional or knowing failure to file the required report is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.

Legislative Description

Changes the auditing requirement for a law enforcement agency on the proceeds from federal forfeitures to only a reporting requirement

Last Action

Voted Do Pass (H)

2/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention And Public Safety2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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