HS HB 287 -- PRIVATE JAILS AND REGIONAL JAIL DISTRICT SALES TAX
(Williams)

This substitute allows the operation of private jails within the
state.  The term "private jail" is defined as a correctional
facility owned or operated by any private person or entity
specifically for confining criminal defendants pending the
disposition of criminal cases.  The substitute establishes
certain guidelines and standards which must be met before any
private person or entity may contract with the state or any
political subdivision for the operation of a private jail.
Private jails must provide certain inmate services.

The substitute also authorizes regional jail commissions to have
a 1/8%, 1/4%, 3/8%, or 1/2% regional sales tax for the purpose
of operating a regional jail district, if approved by qualified
voters of the district.  The substitute contains further
provisions, which include:  ballot language; implementation and
effective date of the tax depositing revenue; use of funds
collected; and establishment of the Regional Jail District Sales
Tax Trust Fund and its operation.  Jails operated by private
authorities may not participate in regional jail districts.

FISCAL NOTE:  Income to General Revenue Fund of $0 to Unknown
for FY 2002, FY 2003, and FY 2004.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:43 am