HB 642 -- REGIONAL JAIL DISTRICT TAX (Relford)

This bill 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 bill contains further provisions, which include:  ballot
language; implementation and effective date of the tax;
depositing of 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:  Estimated Net Income to General Revenue Fund of $0
or Unknown in FY 2002, FY 2003, and FY 2004.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:45 am