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MO HB61

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2013

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Engler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies to third classification cities with 15,000-17,000 inhabitants in first classification counties with 65,000-75,000 inhabitants (specifically Farmington)
  • Allows city council to adopt or repeal ordinances by submitting proposed ordinances to registered voters at the next municipal election instead of requiring only mayoral approval
  • Ordinance becomes effective upon majority voter approval rather than upon mayor approval and signature
  • Proposed ordinance must be submitted to voters in a ballot form asking whether the ordinance shall be adopted or repealed
  • Procedure follows standard ordinance passage rules under section 77.080, except for voter approval requirement instead of mayoral signature

Legislative Description

Authorizes the city council of the City of Farmington to also adopt or repeal any ordinance by submitting the proposed ordinance to the registered voters of the city

Last Action

Executive Session Scheduled - THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2013, 9:30AM, SCR 1

5/15/2013

Committee Referrals

Local Government1/17/2013

Full Bill Text

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