HB 1470 -- Traffic Violation Revenues

Sponsor:  Nance

Currently, if a city, town, or village receives more than 45% of
its total annual revenue from fines for traffic violations, all
revenue from these violations in excess of 45% must be sent to
the Department of Revenue.  This bill reduces the amount to 35%
of the annual general operating revenue, but includes court costs
for traffic violations in the amount.  Failure to send the excess
revenue to the department in a timely manner as determined by the
department director may result in the city, town, or village
being subject to an annual audit by the State Auditor.

The provisions of the bill become effective January 1, 2010, for
municipalities in Jackson County.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:10 pm