HB 520 -- ABSORPTION OF MUNICIPALITIES

SPONSOR:  Merideth

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Local
Government and Related Matters by a vote of 15 to 1.

This bill expands the number of counties of the third
classification which allow municipalities that are adjoining or
contiguous to combine into one municipality.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this is the easiest way for
municipalities to consolidate.  Any change must to be approved
by the voters.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Merideth.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:44 am