This bill proposes the repeal of sections 50.640, 50.641, 50.642, and 476.270 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo) and enacts four new sections in their place, which will also be numbered 50.640, 50.641, 50.642, and 476.270. The new provisions outline the procedures for circuit court expenditures, emphasizing the need for collaboration between the circuit court and the county commission regarding budget estimates. The presiding judge of each circuit court is required to meet with the county commission and budget officer to discuss expenditure and revenue estimates before submitting them for approval. Additionally, the bill modifies the funding source for circuit court expenditures, stating that all such expenditures will be paid out of the state treasury rather than the county treasury, except as otherwise provided by law. This change aims to streamline the budgeting process and clarify the financial responsibilities associated with circuit court operations. The bill also removes previous stipulations regarding the budgeting of municipal divisions of the circuit court and the handling of salaries and clerk hire, which were previously payable by the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6268H.01): 50.640, 50.641, 50.642, 476.270