As the people we elect to do our business go back to work in Jefferson City, there are a few key legislative items that municipalities should follow.
HB 1409 – Prohibits municipalities from holding the landlord and tenant jointly liable for delinquent utility bills. Right now, a municipality CAN hold both parties liable.
HB 1299, HB 1444, HB 1445 – Makes changes to the Sunshine Law including the addition of penalties of $1000 per person for any “knowing” violation of the law no matter how minor or technical. Current law provides for a penalty up to $1000 based on the seriousness of the violation, size of the jurisdiction, and previous violations.
Other bills of interest include:
HB1205 – Prohibits all drivers of a motor vehicle from text messaging while driving. Currently, texting is prohibited for drivers under 21 years of age.
HB 1214 – Exempts from property taxes anyone of the age of 75 with an income of less that $30,000.
BH 1216 – Freezes the property taxes for every homeowner over 65.
HB 1222 – Exempts from sales tax any membership fees for health and fitness clubs.
HB 1229 – Fines collected for a red light camera violation shall go to the local school district.
HB 1350 – Limits the growth in assessments on owner-occupied residential property to 2% or CPI growth, whichever is less.
HB1387 – Exempts firearm and ammunition from state sales tax for a three day period in October. Cities may opt out.
HB 1414 – Requires forfeiture of all benefits from state or political subdivisions for any elected or appointed official found guilty of a felony.
HB 1442 – Caps the general fund sales tax at 2% and the capital improvement sale tax at 1%.
HB 1444 – Requires a four day notice where any tax increase, zoning matter, TIF, TDD or CID issue is discussed along with mandating comment periods.
HB 1458 – Exempts fuel used in the operation of school buses form the state motor fuel tax.
HJR 52 – Prohibits use of eminent domain to redevelop blighted areas.
SB 589 – Prohibits a convicted felon from holding any public office.
SB 623 – Prohibits the payment of interest by local governments on sales tax refunds
SB 638 – Prohibits all red light enforcement cameras.
SB 671 – Limits residential assessments to any increase of 1% per year.
SB 680 – Reduces the liability on hazardous substance spills from 100% to 25% of cleanup costs.
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