HJR 22 -- Highways and Transportation Commission

Sponsor:  Green

This proposed constitutional amendment modifies various
constitutional provisions regarding the powers and duties of the
State Highways and Transportation Commission.

The amendment puts the Director of Transportation in charge of
the department rather than the commission.

Beginning January 1, 2005, the commission will consist of one
member from each congressional district.  Commissioners will
serve six-year terms and be appointed by the Governor with the
advice and consent of the Senate.  Commission meetings will be
held at the discretion of the Director of Transportation.  The
commission will serve in an advisory capacity to the director on
matters relating to state transportation programs.  On an annual
basis, the commission must approve a statewide multimodal
transportation plan submitted by the director.

The resolution reduces the diversion of highway revenues for
other purposes by allowing the Department of Transportation, the
Department of Revenue, the State Highway Patrol, and the Office
of Administration to use highway revenues only for certain
enumerated purposes.

The State Auditor is required to conduct an annual audit of
expenditures from the State Road Fund and the State Highways and
Transportation Department Fund.  The findings of the audit must
be reported to the Governor and the General Assembly by October 1
of each year.  The purpose of the audit is to determine if
expenditures from the fund are in compliance with state law.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated July 25, 2003 at 10:12 am