MO HB1364

Repeals section 210.861 and enacts four new sections (67.1780, 210.861, 210.970, 210.1060) relating to funds benefitting children.

Authorizes cities and counties to levy a sales tax of up to one-quarter cent, subject to voter approval, with revenues deposited in a "County Youth Initiative Fund" to provide juvenile delinquency prevention and at-risk youth services.

Requires each jurisdiction to establish a nine-member board of directors to administer the fund, contract with agencies, conduct needs assessments, and prioritize services to low-income populations and communities in greatest need.

Specifies eligible expenditures including temporary shelter, outpatient treatment programs, counseling services, family intervention programs, and juvenile delinquency prevention services, with restrictions on inpatient medical and psychiatric services.

Creates two legislative oversight committees: the Missouri County Youth Initiative Legislative Oversight Committee (4 House, 3 Senate members) and the Missouri Youth Funds Legislative Oversight Committee (3 House, 3 Senate members) to audit funds annually and report on program activities.

Provisions of sections 67.1780 and 210.970 expire on August 28, 2025, unless reauthorized by the general assembly.