Bill > HB923

This bill modifies the process for dissolving a public water supply district by changing the voting requirements for dissolution. Currently, two-thirds of voters must approve dissolution, but the bill would change this to four-sevenths of voters. The bill outlines a detailed procedure for initiating dissolution, which includes filing a petition with the circuit court explaining why the district should be dissolved. The petition must be signed by at least one-fifth of registered voters from each subdistrict (or fifty registered voters, whichever is less) and include a plan for paying off all district debts. The court will then set a hearing date and publish notice, allowing voters and the district to file exceptions. If the court finds dissolution is in the public interest, it will submit the dissolution question to voters. The dissolution will only be final if four-sevenths of voters approve it, and all district debts must be paid before dissolution can be completed. The bill ensures that the dissolution process is transparent, provides opportunities for public input, and protects the financial interests of the district and its stakeholders.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB923&year=2025&code=R