HJR 003 50% of Fines & Penalties to Law Enforcem. Agencies & Prosec.
Sponsor:HOSMER Handling House Bill:GOODE
Committee:EDUC LR Number:L0146.01I
Last Action:05/15/95 - 029 S Calendar H Bills for Third Reading w/SCA 1
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Effective Date:Indefinite
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Current Bill Summary

HJR 3 - Currently, Article IX, Section 7 of the Missouri Constitution requires that the clear proceeds of all penalties, forfeitures and fines collected for any breach of state penal laws shall be distributed to the public schools. This resolution would submit a constitutional amendment which, if adopted by Missouri voters, would provide that fifty percent of such funds shall be placed in a state fund and appropriated for training of peace officers and for distribution to state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies and prosecuting and circuit attorneys. The remaining fifty percent shall be distributed to public schools.
OTTO FAJEN

SCA 1 - FIFTY PERCENT OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDS SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC EDUCATION AS PROVIDED BY LAW.