HB 1565 -- Private Jails and Regional Jail District Tax

Co-Sponsors:  Williams, Relford, Whorton, Lowe, Cooper, Kelly
(36), Boucher

This bill 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 bill 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 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 9:01 am