HCS SB 1102 -- JEFFERSON COUNTY ORDINANCE AUTHORITY

SPONSOR:  Alter (Roorda)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Local
Government by a vote of 16 to 0.

Currently, Jefferson County may only adopt penal orders or
ordinances in the areas of traffic violations, solid waste
management, and animal control.  This substitute expands the
authority of Jefferson County to adopt any penal order or
ordinance as long as it is consistent with state law.  Any
violation can be prosecuted in the county municipal court.

The substitute also allows Jefferson County to adopt ordinances
regarding the relocation of utility facilities within the
rights-of-way of streets, highways, or roads under its
jurisdiction, but specifically prohibits ordinances governing
railroad companies, telecommunications or wireless companies,
public utilities, rural electric cooperatives, or municipal
utilities.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and
FY 2009.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill is needed to address a
specific liquid waste problem.

Testifying for the bill was Senator Alter.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Julie Jinkens McNitt, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:47 am