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MO HB1051

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

John Rizzo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Fines for illegal or unauthorized dumping or littering on roadways designated as scenic byways must be doubled under the new provision
  • The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is authorized to create and maintain a state system of scenic byways to preserve rustic, historic, or scenic roads
  • County commissions or municipal governing bodies may apply for scenic byway designation after holding a public hearing with at least 30 days prior notice
  • Roads under joint jurisdiction of multiple municipalities or counties require approval from all affected governing bodies before designation or removal from the scenic byways system
  • Local governments retain the same authority over scenic byways as they have over other roads under their jurisdiction

Legislative Description

Provides that any fines imposed for illegal or unauthorized dumping or littering must be doubled when the offense occurs on a scenic byway

Last Action

Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources(H)

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Conservation and Natural Resources5/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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