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MO HB332

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jason Barnes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lowers the cap on traffic violation revenue that cities, towns, villages, or counties may retain from 30% to 10% of their annual general operating revenue
  • Requires all traffic fine and court cost revenues exceeding the 10% threshold to be sent to the Department of Revenue for distribution to county schools
  • Municipalities that fail to accurately report traffic revenue or remit excess funds by the deadline lose municipal court jurisdiction over all traffic-related charges until compliance is achieved
  • Municipalities disputing excess revenue determinations may request an annual audit by the state auditor under the Missouri Constitution

Legislative Description

Reduces the threshold for the general operating revenue coming from traffic fines for cities, towns, villages, or counties from 30% to 10%

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

3/11/2015

Committee Referrals

Civil and Criminal Proceedings1/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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