MissouriMissouri counties could adopt or abolish an alternative highway commission
Under the introduced bill, counties could approve or abolish an alternative highway commission, while counties without it would have to adopt one of two listed arrangements.
What it does
A county could use the alternative highway commission only if a majority of voters who vote on the question approve it.
A county with the alternative commission could abolish it by countywide vote or governing-body vote.
A county that does not adopt the alternative commission, or later abolishes it, would have to adopt one of two listed highway arrangements.
Argument forCounty voters could approve an alternative highway commission, giving residents a direct say in how their county manages highways.
Argument againstCounties without the alternative commission would have to adopt one of two listed highway arrangements, which could limit local choices.
More detail
A county could use the alternative highway commission only after a majority of voters voting on the question approve it. This applies to any Missouri county considering that alternative commission. The commission is the alternative one provided for in sections 230.200 to 230.260.
A county with the alternative commission could abolish it by countywide vote or a vote of its governing body. This applies to a Missouri county that has adopted the alternative commission.
A county that does not adopt the alternative commission, or abolishes it, would have to adopt one of two highway arrangements. This applies to a county that does not adopt the alternative commission or later abolishes it. The choices are the county highway commission described in sections 230.010 to 230.110 or the provisions in sections 231.010 to 231.130.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- May 15Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Latest
- Jan 8Read Second Time (H)Minor
- Jan 7Read First Time (H)
- 2025
- Dec 1Prefiled (H)Introduced
Transportation