Bill > HB394

This bill modifies provisions related to the Judicial Finance Commission and the State Legal Expense Fund. It adds a new provision to the State Legal Expense Fund allowing reimbursement to counties for expenses incurred during judicial finance commission proceedings. The bill clarifies that legal representation for circuit courts in these proceedings will be provided by the attorney general, unless the circuit court authorizes hiring private counsel. Similarly, for county representation, the county prosecuting attorney or county attorney will provide legal services, unless the county commission authorizes private counsel. The bill allows counties to apply for reimbursement of fees, costs, and expenses paid pursuant to a specific statute (section 476.270) through the state legal expense fund. This change aims to provide a mechanism for counties to recover certain legal expenses related to judicial finance commission proceedings, potentially reducing the financial burden on local governments when such proceedings occur.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB394&year=2025&code=R