SCS HCS HB 1804 -- MUNICIPALITIES

This bill changes the laws regarding municipalities.  In its main
provisions, the bill:

(1)  Requires the budget or any authorization to expend funds in
third class cities to be approved by an ordinance, motion, or
resolution approved by a majority of all members elected to the
governing body;

(2)  Authorizes cities with more than 5,000 inhabitants to frame
and adopt or amend a charter pursuant to Sections 19 and 20 of
Article VI of the Missouri Constitution.  Currently, only cities
with more than 10,000 inhabitants may frame and adopt or amend a
charter; and

(3)  Repeals the limits on the expenditure of excursion gambling
boat revenues by the City of St. Charles and St. Charles County.

The bill contains an emergency clause for the provision regarding
charter cities.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:11 pm