The bill, HB 3013, proposes significant changes to Missouri's laws regarding local government and elections, primarily focusing on the timing and structure of elections for various local governance roles and tax proposals. It repeals numerous existing sections of law and introduces new provisions that require elections for local government positions, such as county planning commissions, to be held during primary elections instead of biennial or special elections. The bill also establishes a process for voters to petition for elections if county commissions do not initiate them. Additionally, it modifies the election process for tax proposals, mandating that all such proposals be submitted during primary elections, thereby streamlining the voting process and enhancing voter engagement.
Furthermore, the bill allows counties to impose various sales taxes for specific purposes, including funding for emergency services, public safety, and community improvements, contingent upon voter approval during primary elections. It establishes special trust funds for the revenue generated from these taxes, ensuring that the funds are used solely for their intended purposes. The bill also includes provisions for the creation of special districts, such as neighborhood improvement districts and exhibition center districts, with specific governance structures and tax authority. Overall, HB 3013 aims to enhance local governance, increase voter participation in local elections, and provide funding mechanisms for essential services and infrastructure through voter-approved taxes.
Statutes affected: Introduced (6575H.02):
64.727,
65.110,
65.600,
66.705,
66.711,
67.391,
67.457,
67.457,
67.505,
67.547,
67.578,
67.582,
67.583,
67.584,
67.587,
67.590,
67.657,
67.667,
67.700,
67.997,
67.1006,
67.1016,
67.1158,
67.1177,
67.1187,
67.1300,
67.1303,
67.1305,
67.1360,
67.1361,
67.1366,
67.1451,
67.1551,
67.1775,
67.1922,
67.1959,
67.1974,
67.2000,
67.2030,
67.2040,
68.250,
71.800,
71.1000,
72.420,
72.422,
78.090,
78.100,
78.120,
78.280,
78.470,
78.480,
78.510,
78.520,
78.530,
78.573,
88.251,
94.577,
94.579,
94.581,
94.585,
94.705,
94.830,
94.831,
94.832,
94.836,
94.837,
94.838,
94.840,
94.875,
94.900,
94.902,
94.903,
94.950,
94.1011,
100.120,
115.121,
115.123,
137.1040,
144.757,
162.191,
162.223,
182.015,
182.105,
182.703,
182.802,
190.050,
190.335,
190.455,
204.602,
205.202,
205.205,
205.563,
205.979,
206.090,
210.860,
221.407,
233.040,
233.180,
233.330,
233.505,
233.510,
234.130,
235.210,
238.208,
238.216,
238.236,
238.410,
247.040,
247.060,
247.130,
247.170,
247.180,
247.217,
247.220,
247.350,
247.470,
247.550,
249.070,
249.150,
249.1150,
251.615,
256.445,
321.210,
321.225,
321.242,
321.244,
321.246,
321.460,
321.552,
321.610,
321.620,
321.688,
573.505,
644.032,
644.034,
650.399