Bill > HB2460

This bill modifies provisions governing legal service contracts for cities of the third classification in Missouri, primarily focusing on how these cities can obtain legal representation. Specifically, the bill allows cities to either elect an attorney or contract with an attorney for legal services, with a key new provision that any legal service contracts must be limited to three-year terms and must be re-bid every three years. The bill establishes a process for cities to adopt these contract limits, which requires either a city council vote followed by a voter referendum or a voter-initiated petition triggering a referendum. To implement these contract limits, the city must submit the question to registered voters, and the limits will only apply if a majority of voters approve them. The bill also makes some technical changes to existing law, such as adjusting section references and providing flexibility for cities to abolish certain elected offices if they contract with external entities for services like property assessment or tax collection. The changes apply to city government structures, particularly focusing on how legal services can be procured and managed in smaller Missouri cities.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2460&year=2026&code=R