HB 1047 -- THIRD CLASS CITIES

SPONSOR:  Guest

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

This bill allows the city council in certain third class cities
to set their salaries by ordinance.  Currently, council members
receive $100 per year.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds in FY 2005, FY 2006, and
FY 2007.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the $100 salary limit was
established in 1939 and is outdated.  The bill will allow third
class cities to set the salaries of council members as almost all
other municipalities do.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Guest; Missouri
Municipal League; and City of Cameron.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Julie Jinkens McNitt, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
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