HB 1078 -- Regional Jail District Tax

Co-Sponsors:  Whorton, Copenhaver, Hegeman, Relford, Kelly (36)

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.

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