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MO HB2466

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Caleb Rowden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Community Crime Reduction Grant Program" as a pilot program administered by the Missouri Department of Public Safety to provide grants to qualifying municipal police departments

  • Eligibility requires police departments to employ fewer than 2 officers per 1,000 residents and serve cities with populations of 75,000-125,000 located in a first class county with noncharter government

  • Grants cover up to 50% of costs for hiring new officers to reach the 2 officers per 1,000 residents ratio, and up to 100% of costs for officers to attend fair/impartial policing and racial sensitivity seminars at the University of Missouri Law Enforcement Training Institute

  • Creates the "Community Crime Reduction Program Fund" in the state treasury; unused funds revert to general revenue at the end of fiscal year 2021 if unutilized

  • Program automatically sunsets 4 years after the effective date unless reauthorized by the General Assembly

Legislative Description

Establishes the Community Crime Reduction Grant Pilot Program

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

2/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness2/10/2016

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