FIRST REGULAR SESSION

HOUSE BILL NO. 754

94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVES KELLY (Sponsor), MOORE AND DEEKEN (Co-sponsors).

                  Read 1st time February 6, 2007 and copies ordered printed.

D. ADAM CRUMBLISS, Chief Clerk

1748L.01I

AN ACT

To repeal section 217.045, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the department of corrections.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:

            Section A. Section 217.045, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 217.045, to read as follows:

            217.045. 1. The department shall have the authority to enter into arrangements with the federal government for the receipt and disbursement of federal funds under any applicable federal guidelines, subject to appropriations, to carry out the purposes of the department and shall submit such plans and reports as may be required.

            2. The director shall approve such applications for federal assistance administered through the department as may be considered advisable after consultation with the appropriate division director.

            3. The department shall also have the authority to receive and disburse such other funds as may be appropriated and directed by the general assembly.

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