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MO HB2485

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2016

Primary Sponsor

J. Eggleston

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Missouri's General Revenue Fund from being spent on construction, maintenance, promotion, or operation of professional sports stadiums (auto racing, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, or soccer facilities)

  • Bars political subdivisions from using public funds for professional sports facilities unless voters specifically authorize the funding or bond issuance through popular vote with ballot language describing the specific project

  • Contains a contingent effective date requiring 26 of 32 specified states/districts (including major sports markets like California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois) to adopt substantially similar measures before the restrictions take effect

  • Declares it against public policy for the state or political subdivisions to provide subsidies, tax abatements, tax credits, tax deductions, or tax exemptions incentivizing professional sports stadiums

  • Grants any Missouri citizen standing to bring court action challenging violations, with courts authorized to enjoin spending and order restitution; existing contracts and projects approved prior to the effective date are protected

Legislative Description

Prohibits the use of public funds for any stadium if twenty-six other states adopt similar statutes

Last Action

Referred: Government Oversight and Accountability(H)

3/16/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight and Accountability3/16/2016

Full Bill Text

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