HCS HB 1487 -- URBAN REVITALIZATION

SPONSOR:  Hoskins (Parker)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Special Committee on
Urban Issues by a vote of 12 to 0.

This substitute establishes the Revitalization and Reconstruction
Commission within the Office of the Governor to promote the
restoration, redevelopment, and revitalization of Missouri's
urban resources.  The membership and powers of the nine-person
commission are specified.  The commission must devise a
comprehensive, 10-year plan to alleviate problems associated with
distressed urban areas.  The requirements of the plan are
specified, and the plan will contain proposals for addressing
revitalization in each identified distressed urban area.  The
commission will have authority over state programs which are
designed to remedy blight in urban areas and can allocate its
resources to any area in any manner it chooses for the purposes
of revitalization.  The commission must submit an annual report
to the General Assembly by January 15 of each year.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Cost on General Revenue Fund of Unknown
less than $113,413 in FY 2007, Unknown less than $113,815 in
FY 2008, and Unknown less than $114,230 in FY 2009.  No impact on
Other State Funds in FY 2007, FY 2008, and FY 2009.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill will help bring
together local resources.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Parker.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Robert Triplett, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:43 am