HB 1575 -- REPUBLICATION OF SECTIONS IN STATUTE

SPONSOR:  Rector (Mayer)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee on
Communications, Energy and Technology by a vote of 20 to 0.

This bill reenacts two sections of law regarding the sale of
motor fuel below cost.  In 1995, House Bill 414 amended these
sections; however, it was found to be in violation of the single
subject requirement of Article III, Section 23, of the Missouri
Constitution.  Since that time, the sections have appeared in
statute but have not been enforceable.  The bill will republish
these sections allowing them to be enforced.

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

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill is necessary in order
to republish two sections of law that relate to the sale of motor
fuel below cost.  The bill will not change current law.  These
sections were included in a bill that was later found to violate
the single subject provision of the Missouri Constitution.  The
court does not have the authority to require the reprinting of
statutes.  That authority is given to the General Assembly.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Mayer; Ron Leone; and
Honorable John Bardgett, Sr.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Alice Hurley, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:15 am