Bill > HB410

This bill establishes a new framework for creating neighborhood improvement districts (NIDs) focused on street lighting in Missouri cities and counties. The legislation allows cities and counties to form districts for up to 20 years to fund street light installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and ongoing electric service. A new "Neighborhood Safety and Crime Prevention Street Lighting Fund" will be created in the state treasury, which the Missouri Department of Economic Development will administer. The department will provide matching grants for street light projects, covering two-thirds of the costs while cities and counties cover one-third, with a maximum state contribution of $2,000 per street light. Street lights can be LED or alternative low-power sources, powered by electricity from public or private entities or solar power. The fund will be dedicated, meaning any unspent money will not revert to the general revenue fund, and the department can also seek federal grants to supplement the funding. The bill includes provisions for extending district terms and requires special assessments to be held separately and used solely for the district's street lighting purposes.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB410&year=2025&code=R