HCS HB 947 -- ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES

SPONSOR:  Johnson, 47 (Crawford)

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

This substitute adds Cameron, Boonville, and Kirksville to the
cities which may order the abatement of weeds or trash when
allowed to grow or accumulate more than once during a season or
year in violation of an ordinance.  The cost of removal may be
billed on a special tax bill to be remitted to the collector with
other taxes assessed against the property.

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

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill helps clean up cities
and stops the offender's ability to play games due to the current
notice provisions.

Testifying for the bill were Representatives Crawford, Guest, and
Behnen; City of Boonville; and City of Cameron.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

OTHERS:  Others testifying on the bill provided informational
testimony.

Others testifying on the bill was Missouri Municipal League.

Julie Jinkens McNitt, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:14 am