MO HB1276

Repeals and replaces sections 321.130 and 321.210 of Missouri law regarding fire protection district board director candidate filing fees.

Changes the filing fee for fire protection district director candidates from a fixed ten dollars to an amount equal to the filing fee for county office candidates as set forth in section 115.357.

Updates filing fee requirements for fire protection district board elections held on the first Tuesday in April every two years, aligning them with county office candidate fees.

Maintains existing qualifications for directors including residency requirements, voter status, and minimum age of twenty-five years.

Applies to nominations filed at fire protection district headquarters along with a statement under oath confirming candidate qualifications.