SCS HB 476 -- FOURTH CLASS CITIES

This bill requires persons running for alderman in fourth class
cities to be residents of the ward they reside in at the time of
filing for election and during the time they serve as alderman.

HB 476 -- FOURTH CLASS CITIES (Hegeman)

This bill requires persons running for alderman in fourth class
cities to be residents of the ward they reside in at the time of
filing for election and during the time they serve as alderman.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 476 -- FOURTH CLASS CITIES

SPONSOR:  Hegeman

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Local Government and Related Matters by a vote of 17 to 0.

This bill requires persons running for alderman in fourth class
cities to be residents of the ward they reside in at the time of
filing for election and during the time they serve as alderman.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this bill only clarifies the
statute.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Hegeman; and
Missouri Municipal League.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Legislative Analyst

HB 476 -- Fourth Class Cities

Sponsor:  Hegeman

This bill requires persons running for alderman in fourth class
cities to be residents of the ward they reside in at the time of
filing for election and during the time they serve as alderman.