HCS SCS SB 645 -- REGIONAL JAIL DISTRICT TAX AND DELIVERY OF
PRISONERS

SPONSOR:  Mathewson (Relford)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Correctional and State Institutions by a vote of 13 to 0.

This substitute authorizes regional jail commissions to have a
1/8%, 1/4%, 3/8%, or 1/2% regional sales tax for the purpose of
operating a regional jail district, if approved by qualified
voters of the district.

The substitute contains further provisions, which include:
ballot language; implementation and effective date of the tax
depositing revenue; use of funds collected; and establishment of
the Regional Jail District Sales Tax Trust Fund and its
operation.

Jails operated by private authorities may not participate in
regional jail districts.

The substitute further changes the information required for the
delivery of prisoners to correctional centers.  The information
must include:  a certified copy of the sentence, including
specifics on statutes violated, probation, and restitution;
specific details about the prisoner provided by the prosecutor,
including the name and address of the prisoner and any known gang
affiliation; and information about the physical and mental health
of the prisoner.

The substitute also allows the Department of Corrections to
refuse to accept a prisoner without all the required information.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Net Income to General Revenue Fund of $0
or Unknown in FY 2003, FY 2004, and FY 2005.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this is permissive language that
allows regional jail district commissions to hold elections for
the purpose of funding a regional jail.

Testifying for the bill was Senator Mathewson.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Bob Dominique, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:03 am