Section 23.250 – Title.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 23.250. Title. — Sections 23.250 to 23.298 shall be known and may be cited as the “Missouri Sunset Act”. ——– (L. 2003 S.B. 299 & 40)
Section 23.253 – New programs to sunset, when — definitions — reauthorized programs, effect of — review of programs, when.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 23.253. New programs to sunset, when — definitions — reauthorized programs, effect of — review of programs, when. — 1. As used in sections 23.250 to 23.298, the following terms mean: (1) “Agency”, any department, division, or agency of the state responsible for the administration of a program; (2) “Committee”, […]
Section 23.256 – Information to be reported by agencies to joint committee on legislative research, when.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 23.256. Information to be reported by agencies to joint committee on legislative research, when. — Before October thirtieth of the second calendar year prior to the year in which a state program subject to sections 23.250 to 23.298 is scheduled to sunset, the agency shall report to the committee: (1) […]
Section 23.259 – Sunsetting of programs, duties of the committee.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 23.259. Sunsetting of programs, duties of the committee. — 1. Before September first of the calendar year prior to the year in which a program subject to sections 23.250 to 23.298 is scheduled to sunset, the committee shall: (1) Review and take action necessary to verify the reports submitted by […]
Section 23.262 – Public hearings conducted for sunsetting programs, when.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 23.262. Public hearings conducted for sunsetting programs, when. — 1. Between September first and December first of the calendar year prior to the year in which a program subject to sections 23.250 to 23.298 is scheduled to sunset, the committee shall conduct public hearings concerning but not limited to the […]
Section 23.265 – Report to general assembly on sunsetting programs, content — presentation by oversight division.
Effective – 28 Aug 2012 23.265. Report to general assembly on sunsetting programs, content — presentation by oversight division. — 1. At the beginning of each regular session of the general assembly, the committee shall present to the general assembly and the governor a report on the programs scheduled to be sunset. 2. In the […]
Section 23.268 – Criteria considered by committee.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 23.268. Criteria considered by committee. — The committee and its staff shall consider the following criteria in determining whether a public need exists for the continuation of a program, or for the performance of the functions of the program: (1) The efficiency with which the program operates; (2) An identification […]
Section 23.271 – Program reports, content — portions of report to be submitted to state auditor.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 23.271. Program reports, content — portions of report to be submitted to state auditor. — 1. In its report on a program, the committee shall: (1) Make recommendations on the sunset, continuation, or reorganization of each affected program and on the need for the performance of the functions of the […]
Section 23.274 – Exemption for certain agencies, when.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 23.274. Exemption for certain agencies, when. — 1. In the two-year period preceding the date scheduled for the sunset of a program pursuant to sections 23.250 to 23.298, the committee may exempt certain agencies from the requirements of sections 23.250 to 23.298 relating to staff reports, hearings, and evaluations. 2. […]
Section 23.277 – Monitoring of legislation during session.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 23.277. Monitoring of legislation during session. — During each regular or special session of the general assembly, the staff of the committee shall monitor legislation affecting programs that have undergone sunset review and shall periodically report to the members of the committee on proposed changes which would modify prior recommendations […]
Section 23.280 – Sunset act not to prohibit certain activities of the general assembly.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 23.280. Sunset act not to prohibit certain activities of the general assembly. — Sections 23.250 to 23.298 shall not prohibit the general assembly from: (1) Terminating a program at a date earlier than that provided in sections 23.250 to 23.298; or (2) Considering any other legislation relative to a program […]
Section 23.283 – Sunset program to continue until when, procedures for terminated programs.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 23.283. Sunset program to continue until when, procedures for terminated programs. — 1. A program that is sunset may continue in existence until September first of the following year to conclude its business. Unless the law provides otherwise, sunset does not reduce or otherwise limit the powers and authority of […]
Section 23.292 – State agencies and officers to provide assistance to committee, when.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 23.292. State agencies and officers to provide assistance to committee, when. — 1. The committee may request the assistance of state agencies and officers to assist in gathering information pursuant to the committee objective. 2. In carrying out its functions pursuant to sections 23.250 to 23.298, the committee or its […]
Section 23.295 – Division of workforce development to assist displaced employees.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 23.295. Division of workforce development to assist displaced employees. — If an employee is displaced because a program is sunset, reorganized, or continued, the state agency and the division of workforce development in the department of economic development shall make a reasonable effort to relocate the displaced employee. ——– (L. […]
Section 23.298 – Rights and duties not affected by sunsetting of programs.
Effective – 28 Aug 2003 23.298. Rights and duties not affected by sunsetting of programs. — Except as otherwise expressly provided, sunset of a program does not affect the rights and duties that matured, penalties incurred or imposed, civil or criminal liabilities that arose, or proceedings initiated before the effective date of the sunset. ——– […]