HB 997 -- Candidate Qualifications

Sponsor:  Diehl

This bill prohibits an individual who has been found guilty of or
pled guilty or nolo contendere to a felony in Missouri, to any
crime committed in any other jurisdiction that would be a felony
if committed in Missouri, or to any federal felony or misdemeanor
from qualifying as a candidate for elective public office
including any elective public office of any political
subdivision.  Crimes involving misconduct in public office or
dishonesty whether classified as misdemeanors or felonies will
also disqualify an individual.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:26 am