5/16/06-A bill that would have further limited the amount of total revenue a city receives from traffic violations has died.
Sponsored by Sen. John Cauthorn, R-Mexico, SB951 was awaiting a final vote on the House floor when the session ended May 12. The Senate approved it in March.
Under existing state law, cities or towns that receive more than 45 percent of there total annual revenue from fines for traffic violations must turn over any amount in excess to the Department of Revenue.
The bill would have reduced the amount to 35 percent.

4/17/06-The House Local Government Committee approved a bill April 10 that would further limit the amount of total revenue a city receives from traffic violations.
Under existing state law, cities or towns that receive more than 45 percent of there total annual revenue from fines for traffic violations must turn over any amount in excess of that 45 percent to the Department of Revenue.
Sponsored by Sen. John Cauthorn, R-Mexico, SB951 would reduce the amount to 35 percent.
Any locality that fails to send the excess revenue to the department “in a timely manner as determined by the department director” would result in the locality facing possible annual audits by the state auditor.
The bill, which the Senate already passed, has been sent to the full House for consideration. If approved, it would head back to the Senate for a final vote before moving to Gov. Matt Blunt’s desk.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4666. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.