HB 1444 -- NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS (Jones, 89)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN:  Special Committee on General Laws

This bill requires the governing body of any county, city, town,
or village or any entity created by these political subdivisions
to hold a public meeting and to allow public comment four
business days prior to voting on an issue involving fee or tax
increases, eminent domain, zoning, transportation development
districts, capital improvement districts, commercial improvement
districts, or tax increment financing.  These provisions will not
apply to any votes or discussions related to proposed ordinances
that require a minimum of two separate readings on different days
or in the case of an emergency; and tax measures under these
provisions will not include the setting of the annual tax rates
in Sections 67.110 and 137.055, RSMo.

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

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:10 pm