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This bill comprehensively modifies provisions relating to law enforcement agencies in Missouri, with significant changes spanning multiple areas. The bill establishes a new governance structure for police departments in cities not within a county, creating a five-member board of police commissioners that includes the mayor and four citizen commissioners appointed by the governor. It introduces new regulations around police force composition, including setting specific limits on the number of officers at different ranks and providing guidelines for promotions and compensation. The bill also adds new criminal offenses and penalties, such as creating specific provisions for stunt driving, organized retail stealing, and rioting, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. Additionally, the legislation establishes a Committee on School Safety within the Department of Public Safety to evaluate and establish guidelines for preventing school firearm violence. The bill makes numerous technical changes to existing statutes, modifying definitions, sentencing guidelines, and procedural requirements across various areas of criminal law, with a particular focus on enhancing public safety and providing clearer legal frameworks for law enforcement operations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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