HB 789 Summary

• Repeals and replaces section 105.454, RSMo, regarding prohibited acts by state and local officials serving in executive or administrative capacities.

• Reduces financial thresholds for when officials must comply with competitive bidding requirements: from $500 per transaction/$5,000 annually to $250 per transaction/$2,500 annually for certain transactions involving the official, spouse, dependent children, or associated businesses.

• Prohibits officials from performing services or selling/leasing property to state agencies or political subdivisions where they hold office or supervisory authority, except through public notice and competitive bidding processes with the lowest bid accepted.

• Extends conflict-of-interest restrictions to cover activities during one year after an official leaves office, with exceptions for adversary proceedings and public document preparation.

• Applies similar restrictions to school district officials, requiring public notice and competitive bidding for services or property transactions exceeding $500 per transaction or $5,000 annually.