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MO SB203

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bob Dixon

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Auditor to examine books, accounts, records, and vouchers of state agencies, and inspect property, equipment, and facilities funded by state or federal grants
  • Requires all grant agreements received by state agencies or political subdivisions to include a clause describing the auditor's authority to examine grant-funded property
  • Limits the auditor's review of state tax returns to the extent permitted under section 32.057, removing broader access provisions
  • Requires the State Auditor to produce a one-time cost comparison report by June 30, 2017, analyzing direct and indirect costs of death penalty cases versus life-without-parole cases filed on or after January 1, 1990
  • The death penalty cost study must examine at least 10 cases in each category and include costs for the attorney general's office, department of corrections, public defender system, courts, and county prosecution expenses

Legislative Description

Modifies the authority of the State Auditor

Last Action

S Formal Calendar S Bills for Third Reading--SB 203-Dixon (In Fiscal Oversight)

5/15/2015

Committee Referrals

Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight1/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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