HB 141 -- DRUG COURTS

SPONSOR:  Hosmer

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Judiciary
by a vote of 16 to 3.

This bill establishes the Drug Courts Coordinating Commission to
coordinate the allocation of resources to drug courts throughout
the state.  The commission is composed of 3 members selected by
the Missouri Supreme Court, one member selected by the State
Courts Administrator, and one member selected by each of the
departments of Corrections, Social Services, Mental Health, and
Public Safety.  The bill also establishes in the state treasury
the Drug Court Resources Fund to be administered by the
commission.  Funds available for allocation to drug courts may
be deposited into the fund.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill facilitates the
coordination of resources for drug courts.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Hosmer; Missouri
Supreme Court; and Missouri Bar.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Julie Jinkens McNitt, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:42 am