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MO HB1672
Bill
Status
2/7/2012
Primary Sponsor
Gary Fuhr
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Department of Public Safety may withhold funding to any law enforcement agency that fails to comply with the reporting requirements.
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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