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2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 21 - General Assembly › Section 21.562 - Cost-of-living increases in pension benefits or other increases in payments beyond prior year, notice of to committee, when — evidence of actuarial soundness, when.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 21
• Effective - 28 Aug 2014
21.562. Cost-of-living increases in pension benefits or other increases in payments beyond prior year, notice of to committee, when — evidence of actuarial soundness, when. —
1. All state or local public employee retirement systems shall notify the committee within seven calendar days when the governing body thereof which determines the amount and type of plan benefits to be paid takes final action providing any new or additional payments beyond the plan provisions of the prior plan year of periodic cost-of-living increases in pension and retirement benefits for its retired officers and employees and spouses of deceased officers and employees.
2. If so requested at any time by the committee, any state or local public employee retirement system providing such periodic cost-of-living increases shall provide satisfactory evidence of its actuarial soundness.
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(L. 1985 H.B. 695, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1882)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 21 - General Assembly › Section 21.563 - Report, contents — submitted when.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 21
• Effective - 28 Aug 2014
21.563. Report, contents — submitted when. —
The committee shall compile a full report of its activities for submission to the general assembly. The report shall be submitted not later than the annual first quarterly meeting of the joint committee on public employee retirement each year in which the general assembly convenes in regular session and shall include any recommendations which the committee may have for legislative action, as well as any recommendations to retirement system boards of management. The report shall also include an analysis and statement of the manner in which statutory provisions relating to public employee retirement programs are being executed.
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(L. 1983 S.B. 393 § 6, A.L. 2014 H.B. 1882)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 21 - General Assembly › Section 21.600 - Definitions.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 21
• Effective - 28 Aug 1971
21.600. Definitions. —
As used in sections 21.600 to 21.620, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms mean:
(1)
"Bill"
, proposed legislation drafted in the form of an act or joint resolution for introduction into either the house of representatives or the senate of the general assembly of Missouri;
(2)
"Filing period"
, that period of time commencing on December first next preceding the opening day of the annual session for which the bill is filed and continuing up to but not including the opening day;
(3)
"Opening day"
, the first Wednesday after the first Monday in January of each year as fixed by the Missouri constitution for the convening of regular sessions of the general assembly.
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(L. 1971 H.B. 156 § 1)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 21 - General Assembly › Section 21.605 - Senate bills, how filed — immediate printing — what rules apply.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 21
• Effective - 28 Aug 1971
21.605. Senate bills, how filed — immediate printing — what rules apply. —
A member or a member-elect of the senate may file a bill by mail or in person, according to appropriate rules of the senate, with the secretary of the senate at any time during the filing period. Upon receiving a bill filed during the filing period preceding a regular session of the general assembly in an odd-numbered year, the secretary of the senate shall immediately have the bill printed and made available according to the rules and practices of the general assembly next preceding that for which the bill is filed and those bills received during the filing period preceding a regular session in an even-numbered year shall be printed and made available according to the then effective rules of that general assembly.
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(L. 1971 H.B. 156 § 2)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 21 - General Assembly › Section 21.610 - House bills, how filed — immediate printing — what rules apply.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 21
• Effective - 28 Aug 1971
21.610. House bills, how filed — immediate printing — what rules apply. —
A member or member-elect of the house of representatives may file a bill by mail or in person, according to appropriate rules of the house of representatives, with the clerk of the house at any time during the filing period. Upon receiving a bill filed during the filing period preceding a regular session of the general assembly in odd-numbered years, the clerk of the house shall immediately have the bill printed and made available according to the rules and practices of the general assembly next preceding that for which the bill is filed and those bills received during the filing period preceding a regular session in an even-numbered year shall be printed and made available according to the then effective rules of that general assembly.
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(L. 1971 H.B. 156 § 3)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 21 - General Assembly › Section 21.615 - Automatic introduction of filed bills.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 21
• Effective - 28 Aug 1971
21.615. Automatic introduction of filed bills. —
Bills filed during the filing period with the secretary of the senate or clerk of the house shall be automatically introduced on the opening day of that session of the general assembly which next succeeds the last day of the filing period in which the bills were filed.
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(L. 1971 H.B. 156 § 4)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 21 - General Assembly › Section 21.620 - Expenses, how paid.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 21
• Effective - 28 Aug 1971
21.620. Expenses, how paid. —
The expenses of filing and printing of bills pursuant to sections 21.600 to 21.620 shall be paid out of the regular appropriation made to each house for the printing of bills and approved according to the rules or practices of the senate or house of representatives, as the case may be.
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(L. 1971 H.B. 156 § 5)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 21 - General Assembly › Section 21.782 - Joint committee on eating disorders established, members, duties, report.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 21
Effective - 28 Aug 2014
21.782. Joint committee on eating disorders established, members, duties, report. —
1. There is hereby established a joint committee of the general assembly, which shall be known as the "Joint Committee on Eating Disorders", which shall be composed of three members of the senate, three members of the house of representatives, and three members appointed by the governor. The senate members of the committee shall be appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate and the house members by the speaker of the house of representatives. There shall be at least one member from the minority party of the senate and at least one member from the minority party of the house of representatives. The governor shall appoint three members, with at least one member representing the insurance industry and at least one member representing an eating disorder advocacy group.
2. The committee shall select a chairperson and a vice-chairperson, one of whom shall be a member of the senate and one a member of the house of representatives. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. Meetings of the committee may be called at such time and place as the chairperson or chairperson designate.
3. The committee shall:
(1) Review issues pertaining to the regulation of insurance and other matters impacting the lives of those diagnosed with an eating disorder by taking public testimony from interested parties;
(2) Consider and review the actuarial analysis conducted under section 376.1192
*
; and
(3) Make recommendations to the general assembly for legislative action.
4. By December 31, 2014, the committee shall provide a report to the members of the general assembly and the governor. The report shall include recommendations for legislation pertaining to the regulation of insurance and other matters impacting the lives of those diagnosed with an eating disorder.
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(L. 2014 S.B. 754 § 2)
*Section 376.1192 was repealed by S.B. 975 & 1024 Revision, 2018.
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 21 - General Assembly › Section 21.790 - Task force established, members — duties — report.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 21
Effective - 28 Aug 2019
21.790. Task force established, members — duties — report. —
1. There is hereby established the "Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment". The task force shall be composed of six members from the house of representatives, six members from the senate, and four members appointed by the governor. The senate members of the task force shall be appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate and the house members by the speaker of the house of representatives. There shall be at least two members from the minority party of the senate and at least two members from the minority party of the house of representatives. The members appointed by the governor shall include one member from the health care industry, one member who is a first responder or law enforcement officer, one member who is a member of the judiciary or a prosecuting attorney, and one member representing a substance abuse prevention advocacy group.
2. The task force shall select a chairperson and a vice-chairperson, one of whom shall be a member of the senate and one a member of the house of representatives. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. The task force shall meet at least once during each legislative session and at all other times as the chairperson may designate.
3. The task force shall:
(1) Conduct hearings on current and estimated future drug and substance use and abuse within the state;
(2) Explore solutions to substance abuse issues; and
(3) Draft or modify legislation as necessary to effectuate the goals of finding and funding education and treatment solutions to curb drug and substance use and abuse.
4. The task force may make reasonable requests for staff assistance from the research and appropriations staffs of the senate and house of representatives and the joint committee on legislative research. In the performance of its duties, the task force may request assistance or information from all branches of government and state departments, agencies, boards, commissions, and offices.
5. The task force shall report annually to the general assembly and the governor. The report shall include recommendations for legislation pertaining to substance abuse prevention and treatment.
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(L. 2019 S.B. 514)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 21 - General Assembly › Section 21.851 - Joint committee established, members, duties — report — expiration date.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 21
Effective - 28 Aug 2018
21.851. Joint committee established, members, duties — report — expiration date. —
1. There is hereby established a joint committee of the general assembly, which shall be known as the "Joint Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Awareness" and shall be composed of the following members:
(1) Three members of the senate to be appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate;
(2) Two members of the senate to be appointed by the minority floor leader of the senate;
(3) Three members of the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;
(4) Two members of the house of representatives to be appointed by the minority floor leader of the house of representatives;
(5) The director of the department of public safety, or his or her designee;
(6) The director of the department of agriculture, or his or her designee; and
(7) The adjutant general of the state, or his or her designee.
2. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum, but the concurrence of a majority of the members shall be required for the determination of any matter within the committee's duties.
3. The joint committee shall make a continuous study and investigation into issues relating to disaster preparedness and awareness including, but not limited to, the following areas:
(1) Natural and manmade disasters;
(2) State and local preparedness for floods;
(3) State and local preparedness for tornados, blizzards, and other severe storms;
(4) Food and energy resiliency;
(5) Cybersecurity;
(6) The budget reserve fund established under Article IV, Section 27(a) of the Missouri Constitution;
(7) The protection of vulnerable populations in intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities as those terms are defined in section 198.006; and
(8) Premises that have been previously contaminated with radioactive material.
4. The joint committee shall compile a full report of its activities for submission to the general assembly. The report shall be submitted not later than January first of even-numbered years and may include any recommendations which the committee may have for legislative action. The report may also include an analysis and statement of the manner in which statutory provisions relating to disaster preparedness and awareness are being executed.
5. The joint committee may employ such personnel as it deems necessary to carry out the duties imposed by this section, within the limits of any appropriation for such purpose.
6. The members of the committee shall serve without compensation, but any actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the committee's official duties by the joint committee, its members, and any staff assigned to the committee shall be paid from the joint contingent fund.
7. This section shall expire on December 31, 2022.
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(L. 2018 H.B. 1355)
Expires 12-31-22
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 21 - General Assembly › Section 21.930 - Fund created, certain general revenue collections to be deposited, use of moneys — certain refunds to be paid in full, when.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 21
Effective - 28 Aug 2014
21.930. Fund created, certain general revenue collections to be deposited, use of moneys — certain refunds to be paid in full, when. —
1. There is hereby created in the state treasury the "Surplus Revenue Fund", which shall consist of money collected under subsection 2 of this section. The state treasurer shall be custodian of the fund. In accordance with sections 30.170 and 30.180, the state treasurer may approve disbursements. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 33.080 to the contrary, any moneys remaining in the fund at the end of the biennium shall not revert to the credit of the general revenue fund. The state treasurer shall invest moneys in the fund in the same manner as other funds are invested. Any interest and moneys earned on such investments shall be credited to the fund.
2. If, during the two-year fiscal period beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2015, Missouri general revenue collections net of refunds exceed sixteen billion eight hundred thirty-four million dollars, the state treasurer shall deposit from moneys that otherwise would have been deposited into the general revenue fund an amount not to exceed two hundred fifteen million dollars. Moneys in the surplus revenue fund shall be subject to appropriation by the general assembly.
3. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, refunds owed to Missouri taxpayers for the two-year fiscal period beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2015, shall be paid in full on or before June 30, 2015.
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(L. 2014 H.B. 2077)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.010 - Establishing a committee on legislative research — members — appointment — discharge.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
• Effective - 28 Aug 1984
23.010. Establishing a committee on legislative research — members — appointment — discharge. —
A permanent joint committee of the general assembly known as the "Committee on Legislative Research", to be comprised of the chairman of the senate appropriations committee and nine other members of the senate and the chairman of the house budget committee and nine other members of the house of representatives, is established and its offices are in the capitol building, Jefferson City, Missouri. The senate members of the committee shall be appointed by the president pro tem of the senate and the house members shall be appointed by the speaker of the house and appointment of each member shall continue during his term of office as a member of the general assembly, or until a successor is appointed to fill the place of any committee member whose term of office has expired. No major party shall be represented by more than six members from the house nor more than six from the senate on the committee. The general assembly, by a majority vote of the elected members, may discharge any or all of the members of the committee at any time and select their successors.
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(RSMo 1939 § 14737, A.L. 1943 p. 632, A.L. 1945 p. 1136, A.L. 1957 p. 595, A.L. 1984 H.B. 1087)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.020 - Duties of committee.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 1957
23.020. Duties of committee. —
The committee shall perform the following services for the members of the general assembly:
(1) Provide a research and reference service on legislative problems;
(2) Upon written request, make investigation into legislative and governmental institutions of this state or other states to aid the general assembly;
(3) Upon written request, assist and cooperate with any interim legislative committee or commission created by the general assembly;
(4) Upon written request, draft or aid in drafting bills, resolutions, memorials and amendments and render any other service in connection therewith for any member of the general assembly.
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(L. 1943 p. 632 § 14743A, A.L. 1957 p. 595)
CROSS REFERENCE:
Revision of statutes, duties of committee, Chap. 3
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.030 - Legislative library — reference service.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 1957
23.030. Legislative library — reference service. —
The legislative library room located on the third floor of the capitol building and in a northerly position between the senate chamber and the house chamber is set aside as a legislative library quarters under the direction and control of the committee on legislative research. Out of an appropriation made for that purpose, the committee on legislative research shall maintain a reference service which shall be available to the general assembly and the public. This service may include the following specific functions:
(1) Maintain a legislative library and purchase for the library any printed or written reference material relating to problems of the state or political subdivisions as would in the judgment of the committee aid the members of the general assembly;
(2) Secure and file copies of all bills, resolutions, amendments, memorials, reports of committees, journals and other documents printed by order of either house of the general assembly; and collect, catalogue and index material as soon as practicable after it has been printed;
(3) Keep an index or digest of the action on each bill, resolution, and memorial by either body of the general assembly and the governor, the digest to be printed and distributed at intervals the committee deems practicable.
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(RSMo 1939 § 14743, A.L. 1943 p. 632, A.L. 1957 p. 595)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.040 - Service concerning bills.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 1957
23.040. Service concerning bills. —
From the time the general assembly of the state convenes until it is adjourned finally, the committee on legislative research, through its representatives, shall give consideration to and service concerning any bill before the general assembly requested by any member of the senate or the house of representatives or any committee of the general assembly having the bills before it for consideration. This service shall continue after adjournment and during any recess or vacation. Employees of the committee shall not oppose or urge legislation but, upon request, shall assist members of the general assembly as to bills, resolutions and measures, draft them in proper form and furnish to members any available information upon matters which fall within the scope of the duties of the committee.
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(RSMo 1939 § 14745, A.L. 1943 p. 632, A.L. 1957 p. 595)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.045 - Revision bill, content.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 May 1992, see footnote
23.045. Revision bill, content. —
Any bill denominated as a revision bill by the committee shall contain only that subject matter approved by the committee and additional material may not be amended thereto, unless needed as a technical correction.
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(L. 1992 H.B. 1849 § 2)
Effective 5-28-92
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.050 - Committee empowered to obtain information concerning state departments and institutions — assemble information and make report.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 1957
23.050. Committee empowered to obtain information concerning state departments and institutions — assemble information and make report. —
1. The committee may obtain information upon the needs, organization, functioning, efficiency and financial status of any department of state government or of any institution or agency which is supported in whole or in part by revenue of the state; collect and assemble information concerning the revenue of the state and the tax resources of the state and upon questions of statewide interest which may reasonably become subjects of legislative action or of legislative consideration; make available such information as is requested by any member or member-elect of the general assembly.
2. The committee shall compile a report of its activities and a detailed account of its expenditures for submission to the general assembly, which report shall be completed at least thirty days prior to the convening of each regular session of the general assembly. The report shall be mailed to the post-office address of each member of the present and forthcoming general assembly and a copy of the report shall be submitted to each state elective officer. The report shall include any recommendations for legislative action as well as any recommendations which the committee desires to make concerning the efficient and economical operation of the state government.
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(L. 1943 p. 632 § 14745A, A.L. 1957 p. 595)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.060 - Legislative library, material available to whom — procuring information from other state agencies.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 1988
23.060. Legislative library, material available to whom — procuring information from other state agencies. —
The material, including books and other publications of the research library maintained by the committee, is available to the members of the general assembly. All officers of the state, all departments, commissions and bureaus of the state, and all persons connected therewith, the University of Missouri, the teachers' colleges and all agencies of the state which are supported in whole or in part by state funds shall give the committee, or its duly authorized representatives, complete access to their records and full information and all reasonable assistance in any matter of research or investigation which, in the judgment of the committee, requires recourse to them or to data within their knowledge or control; but this section does not compel the disclosure of any records or information which is declared to be privileged or confidential by any other law of this state, unless the committee is specifically authorized to procure the information by a concurrent resolution adopted by the general assembly.
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(RSMo 1939 § 14744, A.L. 1943 p. 632, A.L. 1957 p. 595, A.L. 1988 S.B. 519)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.070 - Committee on legislative research, officers, how selected — director, duties of — meetings, when held, quorum, number required for.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 1985
23.070. Committee on legislative research, officers, how selected — director, duties of — meetings, when held, quorum, number required for. —
The committee on legislative research shall meet within ten days after the convening of each general assembly and organize by selecting a chairman and a vice chairman, one of whom shall be a member of the senate and one of whom shall be a member of the house of representatives. Until January of 1985, the chairman shall be a member of the house. In 1985 the chairman shall be a member of the senate. In 1987 the chairman shall be a member of the house. The chairmanship shall alternate between members of the senate and house each two years after 1987. The director shall serve as secretary to the committee on legislative research. Unless otherwise directed by the committee, he shall keep the records of the committee and be subject to the jurisdiction and order of the committee during the vacation or recess of the general assembly. The regular meeting place of the committee shall be in Jefferson City, Missouri, and after its inception and organization it shall regularly meet at least once every three months. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum and a majority of a quorum may act for the entire committee. Special meetings of the committee may be called at such time and place within the state as the chairman thereof designates.
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(RSMo 1939 § 14738, A.L. 1943 p. 632, A.L. 1945 p. 1126, A.L. 1957 p. 595, p. 614, A.L. 1977 S.B. 419, A.L. 1984 H.B. 1087, A.L. 1985 S.B. 354)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.080 - Director of committee on legislative research — how employed, compensation, qualifications — staff — oversight division supervision — library expenditures authorized.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 1985
23.080. Director of committee on legislative research — how employed, compensation, qualifications — staff — oversight division supervision — library expenditures authorized. —
1. The committee may regularly employ and fix the compensation of a director of research who is competent to assume administration of the necessary activities of the committee under the direction of the committee. The committee may also employ other attorneys, research assistants, clerks and other persons as it deems necessary within the limits of the appropriation made therefor to carry out the provisions of this chapter or to provide assistance for the members and committees of the general assembly. Except for those employees assigned to the oversight division, all employees of the committee shall be under the supervision of the director of research, and he shall, as directed by the committee, assign and supervise all work projects of those employees and keep all necessary personnel records for those employees and others of the committee if so directed. All employees of the oversight division shall be under the supervision of the director of the oversight division, and he shall, as directed by the subcommittee, assign and supervise all work projects of the employees of that division.
2. The committee may provide necessary legal reports and other publications to be kept in the library of the committee and pay for same out of any appropriations made to the committee. The secretary of state and the revisor of statutes shall furnish the librarian, without charge, the number of Missouri statutes and session laws as is desired by the committee to enable it to exchange the statutes and session laws for those of other states.
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(RSMo 1939 § 14746, A.L. 1943 p. 632, A.L. 1957 p. 595, A.L. 1977 S.B. 419, A.L. 1985 S.B. 354)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.090 - Legislative library and other space under control of committee on legislative research.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 1977
23.090. Legislative library and other space under control of committee on legislative research. —
The committee on legislative research has charge and control of the legislative library and all other space within the capitol assigned to it.
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(RSMo 1939 § 14739, A.L. 1943 p. 632, A.L. 1957 p. 595, A.L. 1977 S.B. 419)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.150 - Oversight division organized, duties — subcommittee may be formed — number appointed, qualifications, powers and duties — oversight director and staff employed, qualifications.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 2012
23.150. Oversight division organized, duties — subcommittee may be formed — number appointed, qualifications, powers and duties — oversight director and staff employed, qualifications. —
1. The committee on legislative research shall organize an oversight division to prepare fiscal notes and to conduct program evaluations of state agencies, including program evaluations involving budget transparency and accountability. The committee may form a subcommittee of not less than six members to provide direct supervision of the personnel and practices of the division. The subcommittee shall consist of one-half of the members appointed by the chair from the house which he or she represents and one-half of the members appointed by the vice chair from the house which he or she represents.
2. Within the limits of the appropriations made for this division, the committee shall employ a director of the oversight division and other personnel as it deems necessary. The director shall be qualified by training and experience to conduct such evaluations, and he or she shall be directly responsible for those activities. The director of the oversight division, with the consent of the joint committee, may employ personnel necessary to carry out the duties prescribed in this chapter. Persons employed to work in the oversight division shall be professional persons possessing a wide knowledge and demonstrated expertise in governmental programming and financial planning, in conducting program review evaluations and analytic studies, and of federal, state, and local government budgetary processes, laws and regulations of the state of Missouri.
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(L. 1984 H.B. 1087, A.L. 1985 S.B. 354, A.L. 2012 H.B. 1029)
CROSS REFERENCE:
Federal mandate auditor, director of oversight to serve, duties, 33.825 to 33.829
(1997) Section declared unconstitutional pursuant to article II, section 1 and article IV, section 13 of the Missouri Constitution. State Auditor v. Joint Committee on Legislative Research, 956 S.W.2d 228 (Mo.banc).
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.153 - Record kept by staff member on persons initiating inquiries or attempting to influence content of fiscal note — penalty.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 1984
23.153. Record kept by staff member on persons initiating inquiries or attempting to influence content of fiscal note — penalty. —
1. As part of the preparation of any fiscal note for any proposed piece of legislation, the staff member of the oversight division assigned to prepare that note shall maintain a log, which shall be a public record as defined in chapter 610. That log shall contain a record of any contact initiated by any other person who either inquires regarding the content of the fiscal note or who attempts to influence the preparation of the fiscal note. The log shall contain, at a minimum, the name and position of the person initiating the contact, the time and date of the contact, the number of the fiscal note and the number of the proposed piece of legislation, and a narrative summary of the comments made by the person who initiated the contact.
2. Violation of the provisions of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
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(L. 1984 H.B. 1087)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.156 - Oath required, oversight division employees — violation, penalty.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 2010
23.156. Oath required, oversight division employees — violation, penalty. —
1. Every employee of the oversight division of the joint committee on legislative research shall, before entering upon his or her duties, take and file in the offices of the secretary of the senate and the chief clerk of the house of representatives an oath:
(1) To support the constitution of the state, to faithfully demean himself or herself in office;
(2) To not disclose to any unauthorized person any information furnished by any state department, state agency, political subdivision, or instrumentality of the state; and
(3) To not accept as presents or emoluments any pay, directly or indirectly, for the discharge of any act in the line of his or her duty other than the remuneration fixed and accorded to the employee by law.
2. For any violation of his or her oath of office or of any duty imposed upon him or her by this section, any employee shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
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(L. 2010 H.B. 1868 merged with H.B. 2226, et al.)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.160 - Definition of program evaluation.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 2012
23.160. Definition of program evaluation. —
1. As used in this chapter, the term
"program evaluation"
means a study which determines and evaluates program performance according to program objectives, responsibilities, and duties as set forth by statute or regulation. Program evaluations, in accordance with generally accepted program evaluation standards, shall determine:
(1) Whether the program is being performed and administered as authorized or required by law, and whether this action conforms with statutory intent;
(2) Whether the objectives and intended benefits are being achieved, and whether the absence of such achievements suggest the need for correction or additional legislation;
(3) Benefits derived from any program in relation to the expenditures made therefor; and
(4) Whether the program duplicates, overlaps, or conflicts with any other state program.
2. As used in this chapter, the term
"resources"
includes appropriated funds, federal funds, grants, and personnel, and also includes equipment and space, whether assigned, owned or leased.
3. As used in this chapter, the term
"agency"
includes each department and office within the executive branch of government and each identifiable unit thereof, including institutions of higher learning, and each identifiable unit of the legislative and judicial branches of government.
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(L. 1984 H.B. 1087, A.L. 2012 H.B. 1029)
(1997) Section declared unconstitutional pursuant to article II, section 1 and article IV, section 13 of the Missouri Constitution. State Auditor v. Joint Committee on Legislative Research, 956 S.W.2d 228 (Mo.banc).
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.170 - Evaluations, procedures to require or request — inspection of agency records, exceptions — time limitation for evaluations — presentation of completed evaluations, when.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 2012
23.170. Evaluations, procedures to require or request — inspection of agency records, exceptions — time limitation for evaluations — presentation of completed evaluations, when. —
1. The oversight division of the committee on legislative research shall, pursuant to a duly adopted concurrent resolution of the general assembly, or pursuant to a resolution adopted by the committee on legislative research, conduct program evaluations of agencies as directed by any such resolution.
2. The staff of any agency subject to a program evaluation shall fully cooperate with the staff of the oversight division and shall provide all necessary information and assistance for such an evaluation. All records of an agency, unless otherwise expressly declared by law to be confidential, may be inspected by the oversight division staff while conducting the evaluation, and the agency subject to the evaluation shall afford the oversight division staff with ample opportunity to observe agency operations.
3. All evaluations shall be completed within one year unless an extension is authorized by the committee, but progress reports shall be made to the committee at least quarterly.
4. Any member of the general assembly and any committee of either house of the general assembly may submit requests for program evaluations to the committee on legislative research, and any agency may request an evaluation of its operations. The director of the division shall present program evaluations completed during the previous legislative interim period to appropriate committees of each chamber during early hearings of those committees at the next regular session.
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(L. 1984 H.B. 1087, A.L. 1985 S.B. 354, A.L. 2012 H.B. 1029)
(1997) Section declared unconstitutional pursuant to article II, section 1 and article IV, section 13 of the Missouri Constitution. State Auditor v. Joint Committee on Legislative Research, 956 S.W.2d 228 (Mo.banc).
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.180 - Powers of committee.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 2012
23.180. Powers of committee. —
The committee may:
(1) Subpoena and examine witnesses by subpoena issued under the hand of the speaker of the house or the president pro tem of the senate and may require the appearance of any person and the production of any paper or document in the same manner;
(2) Cause witnesses appearing before the committee or its staff to give testimony under oath;
(3) Require that testimony given or a record of the proceedings of any hearing be recorded by an official court reporter or other competent person, under oath, in writing or by electronic, magnetic, or mechanical sound or video recording devices. Any such transcript or record, when certified by the reporter or recorder, shall be prima facie a correct statement of the testimony or proceedings.
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(L. 1984 H.B. 1087, A.L. 2012 H.B. 1029)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.190 - Recommendations made to agency — response procedure for agency — evaluation reports, distribution, charge for public — review of agency in one year, report.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 2012
23.190. Recommendations made to agency — response procedure for agency — evaluation reports, distribution, charge for public — review of agency in one year, report. —
1. In making program evaluations the division shall make recommendations and suggestions, in writing, to the personnel of the agency being evaluated. Such personnel shall be given an opportunity to respond, in writing, to those recommendations and suggestions. Thereafter, as soon as practicable after completion of the evaluation, the committee shall issue a public report of the evaluation. The report shall contain recommendations for changes in practices and policies as well as recommendations for changes in statutes and regulations, and shall contain the response of the agency involved. Each report shall be a public record and shall be signed by the committee chair. Each report shall be presented to the governor and the agency involved. Copies may be made available to members of the general assembly and to the general public. The committee may charge a fee to recover publication costs for copies made available to the general public.
2. One year after completion of each evaluation, the oversight division shall review the operations of the agency evaluated to determine whether or not there has been substantial compliance with the recommendations contained in the report, and if not, a further review shall be conducted at the end of another year. In each instance a further report shall be made and distributed in the same manner as an initial report is made and distributed.
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(L. 1984 H.B. 1087, A.L. 2012 H.B. 1029)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.205 - Annual report by committee on laws which expire, sunset, terminate or become ineffective in two years.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
Effective - 28 Aug 2003
23.205. Annual report by committee on laws which expire, sunset, terminate or become ineffective in two years. —
The joint committee on legislative research shall file a report with the general assembly by January third of each year which provides a detailed listing of all statutes which expire, sunset, terminate, or otherwise become ineffective by their own provisions within the next two years.
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(L. 2003 S.B. 548)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.250 - Title.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
23.250. Title. —
Sections 23.250 to 23.298 shall be known and may be cited as the "Missouri Sunset Act".
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(L. 2003 S.B. 299 & 40)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.253 - New programs to sunset, when — definitions — reauthorized programs, effect of — review of programs, when.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
23.253. New programs to sunset, when — definitions — reauthorized programs, effect of — review of programs, when. —
1. As used in sections 23.250 to 23.298, the following terms mean:
(1)
"Agency"
, any department, division, or agency of the state responsible for the administration of a program;
(2)
"Committee"
, the committee on legislative research established in Section 35, Article III, Constitution of Missouri and section 23.010;
(3)
"Program"
, a distinct and coherent set of activities authorized by the general assembly through the legislative process intended to affect a clearly definable target group, problem, or issue and which can be appropriated through the budget process or nonappropriated, as in the case of tax credits;
(4)
"Sunset"
, the termination of legislative authorization of a program.
2. After August 28, 2003, any new program authorized by the general assembly shall sunset not more than six years after its effective date unless reauthorized by an act of the general assembly. No funds may be expended on a program after its authorization has terminated. Legislation passed after August 28, 2003, shall indicate whether it contains a program subject to the Missouri sunset act. Any such program shall have a sunset clause clearly indicating the date of termination without reauthorization.
3. Any program reauthorized by the general assembly pursuant to this section shall include a provision specifying that the program shall sunset at a date not more than twelve years from the effective date of the program's reauthorization.
4. Any program to which money was appropriated prior to August 28, 2003, may at any time be subject to review of the committee by a majority vote of its members for the purpose of recommending to the general assembly its continuation or sunset. The committee shall conduct public hearings concerning but not limited to the application to the program of the criteria provided in section 23.268, and shall issue a report pursuant to subsection 1 of section 23.271. The committee may recommend to the general assembly by a majority vote of its members that a program under review, to which money was appropriated prior to August 28, 2003, be sunset, continued, or reorganized. The committee shall submit such recommendation to all members of the general assembly within thirty calendar days of the vote in which such recommendation is made.
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(L. 2003 S.B. 299 & 40)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.256 - Information to be reported by agencies to joint committee on legislative research, when.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
23.256. Information to be reported by agencies to joint committee on legislative research, when. —
Before October thirtieth of the second calendar year prior to the year in which a state program subject to sections 23.250 to 23.298 is scheduled to sunset, the agency shall report to the committee:
(1) Information regarding the application to the program of the criteria in section 23.268; and
(2) Any other information that the agency considers appropriate or that is requested by the committee.
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(L. 2003 S.B. 299 & 40)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.259 - Sunsetting of programs, duties of the committee.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
23.259. Sunsetting of programs, duties of the committee. —
1. Before September first of the calendar year prior to the year in which a program subject to sections 23.250 to 23.298 is scheduled to sunset, the committee shall:
(1) Review and take action necessary to verify the reports submitted by the agency pursuant to section 23.256;
(2) Consult with the budget committee of the house of representatives, the appropriations committee of the senate, the office of budget and planning, the state auditor, and the state treasurer on the application to the agency of the criteria provided in section 23.268; and
(3) Conduct a performance evaluation of the program based on the criteria provided in section 23.268 and prepare a written report.
2. The written report prepared by the committee pursuant to subdivision (3) of subsection 1 of this section shall be deemed a public record.
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(L. 2003 S.B. 299 & 40)
2023 Missouri Revised Statutes › Title III - Legislative Branch › Chapter 23 - Committee on Legislative Research › Section 23.262 - Public hearings conducted for sunsetting programs, when.

Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 23
• Effective - 28 Aug 2003
23.262. Public hearings conducted for sunsetting programs, when. —
1. Between September first and December first of the calendar year prior to the year in which a program subject to sections 23.250 to 23.298 is scheduled to sunset, the committee shall conduct public hearings concerning but not limited to the application to the program of the criteria provided in section 23.268.
2. The committee may hold the public hearings prior to September first if the evaluation of the program required in subdivision (3) of subsection 1 of section 23.259
*
is complete and available to the public.
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(L. 2003 S.B. 299 & 40)
*Section "23.268" appears in original rolls.