HB 898 -- HIGHWAY PATROL

This bill clarifies that certain uniformed members of the
Highway Patrol, as defined by the bill, may purchase upon
retirement or otherwise, the service pistol, off-duty sidearm,
and badge carried by the officer.

HB 898 -- HIGHWAY PATROL (Heckemeyer)

This bill clarifies that certain uniformed members of the
Highway Patrol, as defined by the bill, may purchase upon
retirement or otherwise, the service pistol, off-duty sidearm,
and badge carried by the officer.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 898 -- HIGHWAY PATROL

SPONSOR:  Heckemeyer

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Criminal Law by a vote of 15 to 0.

This bill clarifies that certain uniformed members of the
Highway Patrol, as defined by the bill, may purchase upon
retirement or otherwise, the service pistol, off-duty sidearm,
and badge carried by the officer.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill allows highway patrol
officers to purchase their gun and badge at full replacement
cost upon retirement.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Heckemeyer; and
Missouri Highway Patrol.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Michael Warrick, Legislative Analyst

HB 898 -- Highway Patrol

Sponsor:  Heckemeyer

This bill clarifies that certain uniformed members of the
Highway Patrol, as defined by the bill, may purchase upon
retirement or otherwise, the service pistol, off-duty sidearm,
and badge carried by the officer.