SCS HB 1444 -- NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC MEETINGS

This bill requires the governing body of any county, city, town,
or village or any entity created by these political subdivisions
to give notice at least four business days prior to voting and to
hold a public meeting to allow public comment on an issue
involving the implementation of a tax increase, a retail
development project which utilizes the power of eminent domain,
the creation of a transportation development or community
improvement district, or the approval of a redevelopment plan
that pledges public funds as financing for the project or plan.
No vote may occur until after a public meeting on the matter
where interested parties and citizens have had an opportunity to
be heard, and no vote can be taken until the proper notice has
been given.  Any legal action challenging the notice requirements
must be filed within 30 days of the date of the meeting or it
will be deemed to have been properly noticed and held.  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 for passage; and a tax increase under
these provisions will not include the setting of the annual tax
rates under Sections 67.110 and 137.055, RSMo.

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