HB 749 -- CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES

This bill authorizes municipalities to provide for the
codification or compilation of their general ordinances.
"Codification" and "compilation" are defined, and the powers of
the codifier are specified.  A code may be received in evidence
when certified by the municipal clerk.  Municipalities must make
provisions for keeping codes and compilations updated, and 3
copies must be kept on file and available to the public.

HB 749 -- CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES (Stroker)

This bill authorizes municipalities to provide for the
codification or compilation of their general ordinances.
"Codification" and "compilation" are defined, and the powers of
the codifier are specified.  A code may be received in evidence
when certified by the municipal clerk.  Municipalities must make
provisions for keeping codes and compilations updated, and 3
copies must be kept on file and available to the public.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 749 -- CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES

SPONSOR:  Stroker

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Local Government and Related Matters by a vote of 17 to 0.

This bill authorizes municipalities to provide for the
codification or compilation of their general ordinances.
"Codification" and "compilation" are defined, and the powers of
the codifier are specified.  A code may be received in evidence
when certified by the municipal clerk.  Municipalities must make
provisions for keeping codes and compilations updated, and 3
copies must be kept on file and available to the public.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that codification is not covered by
statutes and that this bill would allow for the updating of
local ordinances.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Stroker; Sullivan
Codification Company; Missouri Municipal League; and the St.
Louis Municipal League.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Research Analyst

HB 749 -- Codification of Ordinances

Sponsor:  Stroker

This bill authorizes municipalities to provide for the
codification or compilation of their general ordinances.
"Codification" and "compilation" are defined, and the powers of
the codifier are specified.  A code may be received in evidence
when certified by the municipal clerk.  Municipalities must make
provisions for keeping codes and compilations updated, and 3
copies must be kept on file and available to the public.