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This bill modifies several provisions related to jails and local government budgeting and operations in Missouri. The key provisions include establishing more flexible rules for regional jail districts, allowing counties to form multi-county jail districts with specific governance and funding mechanisms, and creating a new sales tax option for funding regional jail services. The bill also introduces significant changes to jail reimbursement and offender credit systems, including a new framework for "good time" and "earned time" credits for incarcerated individuals. Specifically, for offenders serving more than one year, the bill allows up to 54 days of good time credit per year for exemplary behavior and up to 10 days of earned time credit for every 30 days of successful participation in rehabilitative programs. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to municipal governance, such as allowing certain city appointments to be more flexible regarding residency requirements. The bill aims to provide more operational flexibility for local governments, improve jail management, and create incentives for offender rehabilitation, with an emergency clause emphasizing the immediate need for enhanced jail facilities in Missouri.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=369