HB 1647 -- THIRD CLASS CITIES

This bill allows the governing body of the city of North Kansas
City to establish, by ordinance, reserve funds for specific
projects or general operations.  The repeal or amendment of any
such ordinance must be approved by the qualified voters of the
city.

HB 1647 -- THIRD CLASS CITIES (Skaggs)

This bill allows the governing body of the city of North Kansas
City to establish, by ordinance, reserve funds for specific
projects or general operations.  The repeal or amendment of any
such ordinance must be approved by the qualified voters of the
city.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 1647 -- THIRD CLASS CITIES

SPONSOR:  Skaggs

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Local Government and Related Matters by a vote of 20 to 0.

This bill allows the governing body of the city of North Kansas
City to establish, by ordinance, reserve funds for specific
projects or general operations.  The repeal or amendment of any
such ordinance must be approved by the qualified voters of the
city.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that some small cities have a
surplus of funds and would like to save these funds for future
projects.

Testifying for the bill was Representative Skaggs.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Legislative Analyst

HB 1647 -- Third Class Cities

Sponsor:  Skaggs

This bill allows the governing body of the city of North Kansas
City to establish, by ordinance, reserve funds for specific
projects or general operations.  The repeal or amendment of any
such ordinance must be approved by the qualified voters of the
city.