HB 80 -- MULTIJURISDICTIONAL ANTIFRAUD ENFORCEMENT GROUPS (Ross)

This bill allows political subdivisions to form groups for the
purpose of investigating fraudulent activities.  The bill:

(1)  Defines a "multijurisdictional antifraud enforcement group"
(MAEG) as a combination of political subdivisions that are
formed, by ordinance, to investigate fraud (Sections 70.827 and
70.829, RSMo);

(2)  Grants officers authorized as MAEG members the power of
arrest, which can be exercised anywhere in the state if
notification is given to the authorities of the venue (Section
70.829);

(3)  Permits the formation of a MAEG across state lines, if
permitted by the bordering state.  Law enforcement officers from
the bordering states may be deputized locally (Section 70.831);
and

(4)  Makes MAEG units eligible for state grants for operating
costs if certain conditions are met (Sections 70.831 and 70.833).

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Net Cost to General Revenue of $0 to
Unknown in FY 2002, FY 2003, and FY 2004.  Subject to
appropriations - could exceed $100,000 in any given year.

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