Bill > HB3066

This bill modifies provisions related to the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners, granting the board more authority in setting police salaries and overtime compensation, and establishing minimum funding percentages from the city's general revenue for the police force, which will increase incrementally to 25% by 2028, excluding litigation and pension costs from this calculation. It also extends the transition period for a city not within a county to transfer its police force to the board of police commissioners until July 1, 2027, and clarifies that the board assumes responsibility for contractual obligations, while the city remains liable for litigation costs, settlements, and judgments, with limited reimbursement from the state legal expense fund for certain claims. Additionally, the bill allows for additional compensation for officers of the rank of lieutenant and above for overtime, court time, or standby court time if deemed appropriate by the board and not violating federal or state law, and provides for insurance coverage for active and retired police personnel and their dependents.