HB 1159 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes counties of the third classification to use up to fifty percent of collected court costs and court fees for courthouse construction or renovation projects over a 7 year period

HB 1159 allows counties classified as third-class to use up to 50% of collected court costs and fees for courthouse construction or renovation projects, with a maximum 7-year limit per project. The bill specifies that counties may withhold these funds for new building construction or existing courthouse upgrades but cannot exceed the 50% cap or extend usage beyond seven consecutive years for any single project. It does not change how court fees are collected but modifies how counties may allocate a portion of those revenues. This applies only to third-class counties and requires strict adherence to the specified funding limits.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 3, 2025
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Matthew Overcast
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