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MO HB612

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Donna Lichtenegger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces sections 44.080 and 49.266 of Missouri Revised Statutes relating to disaster management and county regulations.

  • Authorizes political subdivisions to adopt orders, ordinances, or resolutions with penalties during actual or impending natural or man-made disasters of major proportions when safety and welfare of inhabitants are jeopardized.

  • Permits issuance of burn ban orders with penalties specified in section 44.130, with violations classified as infractions unless otherwise specified in the regulation.

  • Extends emergency management regulation authority to all counties (not just first, second, or fourth classification) to establish reasonable regulations during disaster situations, with monetary fines established by county commission.

  • Excludes state agencies responsible for fire management or suppression activities from penalties under these disaster-related ordinances.

  • Declares the act an emergency measure effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Authorizes any municipality or fire protection district to adopt orders or ordinances relating to a natural or man-made disaster if the safety and welfare of the residents are jeopardized

Last Action

Referred: Local Government(H)

4/4/2013

Committee Referrals

Local Government4/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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