HB 1078 -- REGIONAL JAIL DISTRICT TAX

CO-SPONSORS:  Whorton, Copenhaver, Hegeman, Relford, Kelly (36)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Correctional and State Institutions by a vote of 13 to 0.

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
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
to Unknown in FY 2003, FY 2004, and FY 2005.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this is permissive language that
allows regional jail district commissions to hold elections for
the purpose of funding a regional jail.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Whorton.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Bob Dominique, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:00 am