FIRST REGULAR SESSION
SENATE BILL NO. 470
91ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INTRODUCED BY SENATORS GOODE, RUSSELL AND SCHNEIDER.
Read 1st time February 12, 2001, and 1,000 copies ordered printed.
TERRY L. SPIELER, Secretary.
1895S.03I
AN ACT
To amend chapter 8, RSMo, by adding thereto three new sections relating to the second state capitol commission.
Section A. Chapter 8, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto three new sections, to be known as sections 8.001, 8.003 and 8.007, to read as follows:
8.001. The general assembly, recognizing the work of the original state capitol commission board established March 24, 1911, and the work of the capitol decoration commission established April 10, 1917, and seeking to assure the future preservation and integrity of the capitol and to preserve the historical significance of the capitol hereby establishes the second state capitol commission.
8.003. 1. The commission shall consist of eleven persons, as follows: the commissioner of the office of administration; one member of the senate from the majority party and one member of the senate from the minority party; one member of the house of representatives from the majority party and one member of the house of representatives from the minority party; and six members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
2. The legislative members of the commission shall serve for the general assembly during which they are appointed and until their successors are selected and qualified.
3. The six members appointed by the governor shall be persons who have knowledge and background regarding the history of the state, the history and significance of the seat of state government and the capitol but shall not be required to be professionals in the subject area.
4. The terms of the six members appointed by the governor shall be four years and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Provided, however, that the first term of three public members shall be for two years, thereafter the terms shall be four years. There is no limitation on the number of terms any appointed member may serve. If a vacancy occurs the governor may appoint a member for the remaining portion of the unexpired term created by the vacancy. The governor may remove any appointed member for cause. The members of the commission shall be reimbursed for travel and other expenses actually and necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties by the office of administration.
5. At the first meeting of the commission and at yearly intervals thereafter, the members shall select from among themselves a chairman and a vice chairman.
6. The commission shall hold at least four regular meetings each year and such additional meetings as the chairman deems desirable at a place and time to be fixed by the chairman. Special meetings may be called by five members of the commission upon delivery of written notice to each member of the commission. Reasonable written notice of all meetings shall be given by the director to all members of the commission. Five members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. All actions of the commission shall be taken at meetings open to the public. Any member absent from six consecutive regular commission meetings for any cause whatsoever shall be deemed to have resigned and the vacancy shall be filled immediately in accordance with subsection 1 of this section.
7. The commission shall provide a report to the governor and the general assembly annually.
8.007. 1. The commission shall:
(1) Exercise general supervision of the administration of sections 8.001 to 8.007;
(2) Evaluate and recommend courses of action on the restoration and preservation of the capitol, the preservation of historical significance of the capitol and the history of the capitol;
(3) Advise, consult, and cooperate with the office of administration, the archives division of the office of the secretary of state, the historic preservation program within the department of natural resources, the division of tourism within the department of economic development and the Historical Society of Missouri in furtherance of the purposes of sections 8.001 to 8.007;
(4) Be authorized to cooperate or collaborate with other state agencies and not-for-profit organizations to publish books and manuals concerning the history of the capitol, its improvement or restoration;
(5) Before each September 1, recommend options to the governor on budget allocation for improvements or restoration of the capitol premises;
(6) Encourage, participate in, or conduct studies, investigations, and research and demonstrations relating to improvement and restoration of the state capitol it may deem advisable and necessary for the discharge of its duties pursuant to sections 8.001 to 8.007;
(7) Hold hearings, issue notices of hearings, administer such oaths, and take testimony as the commission deems necessary. Any of these powers may be exercised on behalf of the commission by any of its members.
2. The "Second Capital Commission Fund" is hereby created in the state treasury. Any moneys received from sources other than appropriation by the general assembly, including from private sources, gifts, donations and grants, shall be credited to the second capital commission fund and shall be appropriated by the general assembly.
3. The provisions of section 33.080, RSMo, to the contrary notwithstanding, moneys in the second capitol commission fund shall not be transferred and placed to the credit of the general revenue fund.
4. The commission is authorized to accept all gifts, bequests and donations from any source whatsoever. The commission may also apply for and receive grants consistent with the purposes of sections 8.001 to 8.007. All such gifts, bequests, donations and grants shall be used or expended upon appropriation in accordance with their terms or stipulations, the gifts, bequests, donations or grants may be used or expended for the preservation and restoration and for promoting the historical significance of the capitol.