HB 1562 -- COUNTY CLASSIFICATION BY ASSESSED VALUATION

SPONSOR:  Kingery

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Special Committee on
General Laws by a vote of 11 to 0.

This bill increases the assessed valuation thresholds for a
county to move into a higher classification.  The minimum
assessed valuation threshold for counties of the first
classification is increased from $600 million to $900 million and
from $450 million to $750 million for counties of the second
classification.  All counties with an assessed valuation of less
than $750 million will be third classification counties.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2011, FY 2012, and
FY 2013.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that many counties prefer to remain
in a smaller classification to avoid additional duties and
expenses.  Adjustments to county classification are common and
typically done upon county request.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Kingery.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:11 pm