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MO HB828
Bill
Status
2/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
William White
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Law Enforcement Technology Advancement Fund" in the state treasury, funded by a $150 surcharge on criminal court proceedings (excluding Class C misdemeanors, infractions, and municipal ordinance violations)
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No surcharge collected if the case or defendant is dismissed, or if costs are paid by the state, county, or municipality
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Fund moneys distributed to county and local law enforcement agencies for purchasing/updating computer systems, audio/video recording devices, and equipment or software to expand law enforcement capabilities
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Department of Public Safety reviews applications and disburses funds based on merit; political subdivisions prohibited from reducing law enforcement budgets as a result of receiving these funds
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Department must submit annual reports to the General Assembly detailing petitions received, approval criteria, expenditures, and approved technology projects
Legislative Description
Creates the Law Enforcement Technology Advancement Fund by assessing a $150 surcharge on all criminal cases except class C misdemeanors, infractions, and municipal violations
Last Action
Referred: Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness(H)
5/15/2015