HB 125 -- MERIT SYSTEM POLICE DEPARTMENTS

This bill sets the number of persons on the personnel board of a
merit system police department in a third class city at no less
than 3 or more than 6 persons and deletes the requirement that
they come from the first and second largest political parties in
equal numbers.

HB 125 -- MERIT SYSTEM POLICE DEPARTMENTS (Heckemeyer)

This bill restricts the number of persons on the personnel board
of a merit system police department in a third class city to 6
persons and deletes the requirement that they come from the
first and second largest political parties in equal numbers.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 125 -- MERIT SYSTEM POLICE DEPARTMENTS

SPONSOR:  Heckemeyer

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Local
Government and Related Matters by a vote of 18 to 0.

This bill restricts the number of persons on the personnel board
of a merit system police department in a third class city to 6
persons and deletes the requirement that they come from the
first and second largest political parties in equal numbers.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporter say that this bill would help find
qualified people to serve.  The bill would only affect 15-20
cities.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Heckemeyer; Missouri
Municipal League; and Maryland Heights.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Research Analyst

HB 125 -- Merit System Police Departments

Sponsor:  Heckemeyer

This bill restricts the number of persons on the personnel board
of a merit system police department in a third class city to 6
persons and deletes the requirement that they come from the
first and second largest political parties in equal numbers.