HB 1113 -- COUNTY ROADS

This bill allows the governing bodies of Schuyler, Knox,
Scotland, and Carter counties, upon voter approval, to impose a
tax not to exceed 25 cents on each acre of agricultural and
horticultural property to be used for the sole purpose of
purchasing rock to be placed on county roads within the
boundaries of the county.  A special fund is established to be
known as the Special Road Rock Fund for the deposit of the tax.

HB 1113 -- COUNTY ROADS (DeMarce)

This bill allows the governing bodies of Schuyler, Knox,
Scotland, Carter, and Holt counties, upon voter approval, to
impose a tax not to exceed 25 cents on each acre of agricultural
and horticultural property to be used for the sole purpose of
purchasing rock to be placed on county roads within the
boundaries of the county.  A special fund is established to be
known as the "Special Road Rock Fund" for the deposit of the tax.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 1113 -- COUNTY ROADS

SPONSOR:  DeMarce

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on  Local Government and Related Matters by a vote of 15 to 0.

This bill allows the governing bodies of Schuyler, Knox,
Scotland, Carter, and Holt counties, upon voter approval, to
impose a tax not to exceed 25 cents on each acre of agricultural
and horticultural property to be used for the sole purpose of
purchasing rock to be placed on county roads within the
boundaries of the county.  A special fund is established to be
known as the "Special Road Rock Fund" for the deposit of the tax.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say this bill would allow Scotland
County to improve county roads.  Many roads are on a bed of clay
soil and need more than the gravel that existing funds provide.
The improvements would help postal and bus drivers and the
citizens of the county.

Testifying for the bill were Representative DeMarce; Scotland
County Commissioners; and Missouri Limestone Producers.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Legislative Analyst

HB 1113 -- County Roads

Sponsor:  DeMarce

This bill allows the governing body of Schuyler, Knox, Scotland,
Carter, and Holt counties, upon voter approval, to impose a tax
not to exceed 25 cents on each acre of agricultural and
horticultural property to be used for the sole purpose of
purchasing rock to be placed on county roads within the
boundaries of the county.  A special fund is established to be
known as the "Special Road Rock Fund" for the deposit of the tax.