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MO HB1154
Bill
Status
3/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Dave Hinson
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AI Summary
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Raises the threshold for county tax collection fee changes from $2 million to $3 million, affecting when counties receive 1% vs. 2.5% collection fees on taxes levied
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Establishes a detailed court petition process for dissolving special purpose districts, requiring 8% of district voters to sign petitions, court hearings with published notice, and majority voter approval before dissolution can occur
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Authorizes counties and cities in first classification counties (population 260,000-300,000) to impose up to 0.25% sales tax for early childhood education programs, subject to voter approval and mandatory reauthorization every 5 years
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Creates detachment procedures for unserved territory in various sewer districts (common, reorganized common, consolidated), allowing property to be removed from districts that have no outstanding bonds or contractual obligations over $25,000
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Prohibits ambulance district, fire protection district, and emergency services district board members from becoming employees of their respective districts within 12 months of leaving office (unless volunteer/unpaid)
Legislative Description
Changes the laws regarding political subdivisions
Last Action
HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
4/13/2015