SCS HB 366 -- COUNTY COLLECTORS

This bill allows the collector in first classification counties
without a charter and in second classification counties, upon
approval of the county governing body, to maintain a branch
office in any city in the county.  Currently, a branch office
may only be maintained in a city within a second classification
county that on January 1, 1979, had a court of common pleas.

HB 366 -- COUNTY COLLECTORS (Hartzler, 123)

This bill allows the collector in first class counties without a
charter and in second class counties to maintain a branch office
in any city in addition to the collector's office in the county
seat.  Currently, a branch office may only be maintained in a
city within a second class county that on January 1, 1979, had a
court of common pleas.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 366 -- COUNTY COLLECTORS

SPONSOR:  Hartzler (123)

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 allows the collector in first class counties without a
charter and in second class counties to maintain a branch office
in any city in addition to the collector's office in the county
seat.  Currently, a branch office may only be maintained in a
city within a second class county that on January 1, 1979, had a
court of common pleas.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that counties often have a large
population located in different cities and a branch office is
necessary to serve these different areas.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Hartzler (123); and
Cass County Commission.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Legislative Analyst

HB 366  -- County Collectors

Sponsor:  Hartzler (123)

This bill allows the collector in first class counties without a
charter and in second class counties to maintain a branch office
in any city in addition to the collector's office in the county
seat.  Currently, a branch office may only be maintained in a
city within a second class county that on January 1, 1979, had a
court of common pleas.