HB 1380 -- BUILDING REGULATIONS (Kreider)

This bill allows counties of the third classification to adopt
and enforce building codes.  County commissions may appoint a
building commission to develop and propose building codes and to
adopt licensing and inspection regulations for electric wiring
and installation.

County commissions are authorized to adopt, after public
hearing, a proposed code and to submit the question to the
voters at the next county-wide primary or general election.
Also, the voters of any county may present an initiative
petition signed by at least 10% of registered voters to place
the question on the ballot at the next general election.

The bill requires any ordinance made according to these
provisions to apply to erection, remodeling, or addition of
building structures and prohibits an ordinance from applying to
land use or farm structures, except those used for residential
occupancy.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 1380 -- BUILDING REGULATIONS

CO-SPONSORS:  Kreider, Legan

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Consumer
Protection by a vote of 16 to 1.

This bill allows counties of the third classification to adopt
and enforce building codes.  County commissions may appoint a
building commission to develop and propose building codes and to
adopt licensing and inspection regulations for electric wiring
and installation.

County commissions are authorized to adopt, after public
hearing, a proposed code and to submit the question to the
voters at the next county-wide primary or general election.
Also, the voters of any county may present an initiative
petition signed by at least 10% of registered voters to place
the question on the ballot at the next general election.

The bill requires any ordinance made according to these
provisions to apply to erection, remodeling, or addition of
building structures and prohibits an ordinance from applying to
land use or farm structures, except those used for residential
occupancy.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that third class counties should
have the option to enact a building code.  They say that
residents of third class counties should be able to vote for
this type of protection.

Testifying for the bill were Representatives Kreider and Legan;
Pulaski County Commission; Missouri Association of Plumbing and
Heating Contractors; and Missouri Committee for Model Codes.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Donna Schlosser, Legislative Analyst

HB 1380 -- Building Regulations

Sponsor:  Kreider, Legan

This bill allows counties of the third classification to adopt
and enforce building codes.  The bill allows county commissions
to appoint a building commission to develop and propose building
codes and to adopt licensing and inspection regulations for
electric wiring and installation.

This bill authorizes county commissions to adopt, after public
hearing, a proposed code and to submit the question to the
voters at the next county-wide primary or general election.
Also, the voters of any county may present an initiative
petition signed by at least 10% of registered voters to place
the question on the ballot at the next general election.

The bill requires any ordinance made according to these
provisions to apply to erection, remodeling, or addition of
building structures.  The bill also prohibits an ordinance from
applying to land use or farm structures, except those used for
residential occupancy.