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MO HB1155

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2015

Primary Sponsor

Lincoln Hough

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 67.657, RSMo and creates two new sections (33.542 and 67.657) to restrict executive branch bonding authority in Missouri

  • Prohibits the executive branch from extending existing bonds or obtaining additional bonding authority without legislative approval or voter approval

  • Adds the bonding restriction language to both Chapter 33 (general state finance provisions) and Section 67.657 (regional convention and sports complex authority provisions)

  • Preserves existing authority for counties to submit voter referendums for hotel/motel taxes up to 3.5% to fund regional convention and sports complex authorities

  • Maintains provisions allowing the state, counties, cities, and political subdivisions to enter into contracts, leases, and agreements related to convention and sports facilities

Legislative Description

Prohibits the executive branch from extending existing bonds or issuing new bonds without legislative or voter approval

Last Action

Referred: Government Oversight and Accountability(H)

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight and Accountability5/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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