HB 698 -- REMOVAL OF WEEDS

SPONSOR:  Luetkenhaus

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

This bill allows a fourth class city in a county of the first
classification with a charter form of government to order the
abatement of weeds or trash within 5 business days after notice
is sent or posted on the property.  If the weeds or trash are
not removed within 5 days, the city may have them removed and
the cost of removal billed on a special tax bill to be collected
by the collector with other taxes assessed against the property.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that cities like St. Peters need the
ability to force people to maintain their property.  Many people
don't keep their grass cut and leave trash in their yards.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Luetkenhaus.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:45 am