House Amendment

HCS/SS/SB 222 - This act modifies provisions relating to political subdivisions.

PROTECTING MISSOURI'S SMALL BUSINESS ACT (SECTION 44.251)

This act establishes the "Protecting Missouri's Small Businesses Act" which provides that any political subdivision that implements any shutdown order and the business closes solely due to such shutdown order for at least 21 consecutive days or 45 cumulative days shall waive the fee for a business license during the period of the shutdown order and reduce the real and personal property tax liability of the business as provided in the act. This act is not an exemption of property from taxation and any action taken by a political subdivision that results in a refund or revenues lost shall be construed as an exercise of the political subdivision's authority to levy and collect local tax revenues.

This provision is identical to HCS/HB 1263 (2023).

POWERS OF LIBRARY BOARDS (SECTIONS 64.570, 64.820, 65.665, 89.380, AND 182.819)

This act prohibits library boards from overruling the recommendations of a county planning commission or a township planning commission relating to county or township improvement plans. The act specifies that any real property owned by a library board shall not be used for any purpose that violates any zoning ordinances or regulations adopted by the county, city, town, village, or township in which the real property is located. Library boards shall be subject to such zoning ordinances or regulations without regard to any powers of the board. Library boards shall not have the power to overrule any decision relating to zoning adopted under current laws relating to county planning, township organization, and political subdivisions.

These provisions are identical to provisions in HCS/HB 986 (2023).

MORATORIUM ON EVICTION PROCEEDINGS (SECTION 67.137)

This act provides that no county, municipality, or political subdivision shall impose or otherwise enforce a moratorium on eviction proceedings unless specifically authorized by law.

This provision is substantially similar to a provision in HB 730 (2023), in HCS/HB 1682 (2022), in HCS/HB 2218 (2022), and in SCS/HB 2593 (2022), and is similar to a provision in SB 239 (2023), in SB 1044 (2022), in SS/HCS/HB 1662 (2022), and in HB 2360 (2022).

VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDERS (SECTION 67.2677)

This act modifies the definition of "video service" for provisions of law relating to video service providers and such definition now specifically excludes streaming content.

This provision is identical to SB 299 (2023), HCS/HB 536 (2023), HCS/HBs 651, 479 & 647 (2023), a provision in SCS/SB 1232 (2022), and in HB 2808 (2022), and is similar to a provision in SB 152 (2023).

FISCAL YEAR OF CONSOLIDATED LIBRARY DISTRICTS (SECTION 182.645)

The act authorizes the board of trustees of a consolidated public library district to change the dates of the fiscal year.

This provision is identical to a provision in HCS/SB 155 (2023), SB 412 (2023), HB 437 (2023), and a provision in HCS/HB 986 (2023).

HOME INSPECTIONS (SECTION 436.337)

This act provides that no political subdivision shall require an owner of residential property to have a home inspection conducted prior to the sale of the property, unless such inspection requirement is for new construction or occupancy permits.

This provision is identical to HB 962 (2023), is substantially similar to a provision in HB 730 (2023), in HCS/HB 1682 (2022), in HCS/HB 2218 (2022), in SCS/HB 2593 (2022), and HB 2858 (2022), and is similar to HB 1145 (2023).

PROPERTY WITH COLLECTIBLE JUDGMENTS FILINGS (SECTION 534.157)

This act provides that all transfers of title of real property for rental properties with outstanding collectible judgments shall be filed in the circuit court within 30 days after transfer.

This provision is identical to a provision in SB 146 (2021), in HB 1378 (2020), and in HB 174 (2019) and is substantially similar to a provision in HB 2579 (2018).

KATIE O'BRIEN

HA #1: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE COMPENSATION AND AGE LIMITATION FOR KANSAS CITY POLICE OFFICERS (SECTIONS 84.480 & 84.510) THESE PROVISIONS ARE SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR TO HCS/SS/SCS/SBS 119 & 120 (2023). THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE PROVISION REGARDING HOME INSPECTIONS (SECTION 436.337).

HA #2: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES A PROVISION RELATING TO THE ABOLITION OF AN ALTERNATIVE COUNTY HIGHWAY COMMISSION (SECTION 230.205).

HA #3: THIS AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN STATE PROPERTY LOCATED IN IRON COUNTY, CHRISTIAN COUNTY, PIKE COUNTY, CITY OF ROLLA, CITY OF KIRKSVILLE, CITY OF ST. LOUIS, CITY OF JOPLIN, AND ST. LOUIS COUNTY.

HA #4: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES A PROVISION REGARDING FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES IN THE CITY OF CRESTWOOD (SECTION 72.418). THIS AMENDMENT IS IDENTICAL TO SB 688 (2023).

HA #5: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES A PROVISION RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS FOR PARK BOARDS IN CERTAIN CITIES AND TOWNS (SECTION 90.520).

HA #6: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES A PROVISION REGARDING AGREEMENTS PROHIBITING THE OWNERSHIP OR PASTURING OF CHICKENS AND ROOSTERS (SECTION 442.404). THIS AMENDMENT IS SIMILAR TO SS/SB 400 (2023).

HA #7: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE STATE AUDITOR (SECTIONS 29.005, 29.225, 29.235, 52.150, 374.250 & 610.021).

HA #1 TO HA #7: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES A PROVISION REGARDING THE DENIAL OF TOBACCO, NICOTINE, AND VAPOR PRODUCT LICENSES BY POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS (SECTION 407.932). THIS AMENDMENT IS SIMILAR TO SB 522 (2023).

HA #8: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES A PROVISION REGARDING PERMITS FOR OPERATION OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AREA LOCATED IN THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY (SECTION 260.205). THIS AMENDMENT IS IDENTICAL TO SCS/SB 590 (2023).

HA #1 TO HA #8: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES A PROVISION REGARDING BUFFER ZONES FOR SOLID WASTE FACILITIES (SECTION 260.243).

HA #2 TO HA #8: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS IN LEWIS COUNTY (SECTION 349.045). THIS AMENDMENT IS IDENTICAL TO HB 490 (2023).

HA #9: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO SCHOOL BOARD VACANCIES IN URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS (SECTIONS 162.471 & 162.492). THIS PROVISION IS IDENTICAL TO SS/SCS/SBS 411 & 230 (2023). THIS AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES THE OFFENSE OF TAMPERING WITH AN ELECTED COUNTY OFFICIAL (SECTION 578.712).

HA #1 TO HA #9: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO CLASS THREE AND CLASS FOUR ELECTION OFFENSES (SECTIONS 115.635 & 115.637).

HA #2 TO HA #9: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE OBLIGATION OF CITIES IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY FOR THE PROVISION OF FIRE PROTECTION SERVICES (SECTIONS 74.418 & 321.300). THESE PROVISIONS ARE SIMILAR TO SB 706 (2023).

HA #3 TO HA #9: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINES FOR CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS (SECTION 115.127). THIS AMENDMENT IS IDENTICAL TO SCS/SB 346 (2023).

HA #10: THIS AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES PROVISIONS REGARDING LOCAL REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF LICENSED PET SHOPS (SECTION 273.358). THIS AMENDMENT IS IDENTICAL TO SB 530 (2023).

HA #1 TO HA #10: THIS AMENDMENT REMOVES THE REQUIREMENT THAT COUNTY AND CITY POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEES MEET IN CERTAIN LOCATIONS (SECTION 115.615).

HA #2 TO HA #10: THIS AMENDMENT REMOVES THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR ST. LOUIS CITY POLICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES (SECTIONS 84.344 & 285.040). THIS AMENDMENT IS IDENTICAL TO HS/HCS/HBS 1108 & 1181.

HA #11: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES PROVISIONS RELATING TO FIRST RESPONDERS (SECTIONS 67.145, 70.631, 105.500, 170.310, 190.091, 190.100, 190.103, 190.134, 190.142, 190.147, 190.327, 190.460, 192.2405, 208.1032, 285.040, 321.225, 321.620, 537.037, 650.320, 650.330 & 650.340).

HA #12: THIS AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES THE BUILDING PERMIT REFORM ACT (SECTION 67.488) AND MODIFIES A PROVISION RELATING TO THE REQUIREMENT OF MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS FOR PARK BOARDS IN CERTAIN CITIES AND TOWNS (SECTION 90.520).

HA #13: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES PROVISIONS REGARDING VENUE FOR GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP CASES AND AUDITS OF POOLED ESTATE ACCOUNTS FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS (SECTIONS 475.040 & 475.275). THIS AMENDMENT IS IDENTICAL TO SB 365 (2023).

HA #1 TO HA #13: THIS AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE CLOSURE OF RECORDS OF INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFIED BY REGISTERING FOR A RECREATIONAL OR SOCIAL ACTIVITY OR EVENT SPONSORED BY CERTAIN LOCAL PUBLIC BODIES (SECTION 610.021). THIS AMENDMENT IS SIMILAR TO A PROVISION IN SCS/SB 174 (2023).

HA #14: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE UNIFORM SMALL WIRELESS FACILITY DEPLOYMENT ACT (SECTION 67.5122).

HA #15: THIS AMENDMENT MODIFIES THE APPLICATION OF FINES FOR FAILURE TO FILE COUNTY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON CERTAIN POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS (SECTION 105.145).

HA #1 TO HA #15: THIS AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES PROVISIONS REGARDING COVID-19 FINES AND MONETARY PENALTIES IMPOSED BY A LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY (SECTION 192.257).

HA #17: THIS AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES A PROVISION REGARDING LOCAL REQUIREMENTS ON ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS (SECTION 67.288). THIS AMENDMENT IS IDENTICAL TO SB 233 (2023).

HA #1 TO HA #17: THIS AMENDMENT REQUIRES LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES TO ADOPT A MEETING SPEAKER POLICY (SECTION 67.2727). THIS AMENDMENT IS IDENTICAL TO HCS/SB 155 (2023).

HA #18: THIS AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES A PROVISION REGARDING MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS IN FOURTH CLASS CITIES (SECTION 79.235).


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