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Constitutional Amendment to Article VI, Section 21, Relating to Eminent Domain, version 2, blue paper, 2010-006
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Submitted by: Mr. Ron Calzone
Mr. Ron Calzone
Missouri Citizens for Property Rights
33867 Highway E
Dixon, MO 65459
573-759-3585
Petition sample form approved for circulation on December 15, 2008. Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2009.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to change the power of the General Assembly and constitutionally chartered cities or counties to:
- Prohibit the use of eminent domain to acquire and resell property found to be blighted, substandard or unsanitary for the purpose of clearance, redevelopment or rehabilitation; and
- Allow them to require owners of property found to be a public nuisance to abate or clean up the nuisance and, if the property owner fails to do so in a reasonable time, allow the local government to pay for the abatement and impose a lien to recover the cost?
The total cost or savings to state or local governmental entities is unknown. Most state governmental entities estimate no costs, however, some state governmental entities may have unknown or indirect costs. Estimated costs, if any, to local governmental entities will vary, but could be significant.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Section 17, Relating to Term Limits
2010-009
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Submitted by: Mr. Ed Martin
Mr. Edward Martin
Term Limits for Missouri
6037 Hampton Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63109
314-256-1776
Petition sample form approved for circulation on December 15, 2008. Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 6, 2009.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to limit the number of terms a person may serve as lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, or state auditor to two terms, including service of any partial terms of more than two years, but excluding terms in those offices resulting from an election prior to December 4, 2008?
It is estimated this proposal will have no costs or savings to state or local governmental entities.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Section 26, Relating to Eminent Domain, proponent's version 3a, yellow paper
2010-011
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Submitted by: Mr. Ron Calzone
Mr. Ron Calzone
Missouri Citizens for Property Rights
33867 Highway E
Dixon, MO 65459
573-759-3585
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 8, 2010.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to restrict the use of eminent domain by:
- Allowing only government entities to use eminent domain;
- Prohibiting its use for private purposes, with certain exceptions for utilities
- Requiring that any taking of property be necessary for a public use;
- Requiring that the intended public use be declared at the time of the taking;
- Permitting the original owners to repurchase the property if it is not so used within five years or if the property is offered to a private entity within 20 years?
The total cost or savings to state or local governmental entities is unknown. Most state governmental entities estimate no costs, however, some state governmental entities may have indirect costs or unknown costs that may exceed $100,000. Estimated costs, if any, to local governmental entities could be significant.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Section 26, Relating to Eminent Domain, proponent's version 3b, yellow paper
2010-012
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Submitted by: Mr. Ron Calzone
Mr. Ron Calzone
Missouri Citizens for Property Rights
33867 Highway E
Dixon, MO 65459
573-759-3585
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 8, 2010.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to restrict the use of eminent domain by:
- Allowing only government entities to use eminent domain;
- Prohibiting its use for private purposes, with certain exceptions for utilities
- Requiring that any taking of property be necessary for a public use;
- Requiring that the intended public use be declared at the time of the taking;
- Permitting the original owners to repurchase the property if it is not so used within five years or if the property is offered to a private entity within 20 years?
The total cost or savings to state or local governmental entities is unknown. Most state governmental entities estimate no costs, however, some state governmental entities may have indirect costs or unknown costs that may exceed $100,000. Estimated costs, if any, to local governmental entities could be significant.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Section 26, Relating to Eminent Domain, proponent's version 3d, yellow paper
2010-014
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Submitted by: Mr. Ron Calzone
Mr. Ron Calzone
Missouri Citizens for Property Rights
33867 Highway E
Dixon, MO 65459
573-759-3585
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 8, 2010.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to restrict the use of eminent domain by:
- Allowing only government entities to use eminent domain;
- Prohibiting its use for private purposes, with certain exceptions for utilities
- Requiring that any taking of property be necessary for a public use;
- Requiring that the intended public use be declared at the time of the taking;
- Permitting the original owners to repurchase the property if it is not so used within five years or if the property is offered to a private entity within 20 years?
The total cost or savings to state or local governmental entities is unknown. Most state governmental entities estimate no costs, however, some state governmental entities may have indirect costs or unknown costs that may exceed $100,000. Estimated costs, if any, to local governmental entities could be significant.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to Taxation, version 2
2010-023
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Submitted by: Mr. Herman L. Kriegshauser
Mr. Herman L. Kriegshauser
19 Jennycliffe Lane
Chesterfield, MO 63005-7108
636-391-1216
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 17, 2009.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to provide a 50% state income tax credit for contributions or donations made by individuals and corporations to Missouri incorporated and operated charitable and educational not-for-profit corporations, organizations, institutions and foundations in addition to the deductions currently allowed for federal and state income taxes?
The cost to state and local governmental entities is estimated to exceed $5 billion annually.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Section 35, Relating to Elections and Union or Other Representation, version 3
2010-025
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Submitted by: Mr. David C. Rouchka
Mr. David C. Rouchka
Save Our Secret Ballot Missouri
301 East Main St.
Union, Mo 63084
573-418-7055
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 25, 2009.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:
- restate the existing statutory guarantee of a secret ballot in federal, state, and local elections; and
- change the current law relating to employees organizing for union or other representation by eliminating the ability of employees to use the existing sign up process to choose such representation and only allowing a secret ballot election?
It is estimated this proposal will have no costs or savings to state or local governmental entities.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to State, County, and Municipal Taxes, version 8
2010-033
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Submitted by: Dr. Angela Basham
Dr. Angela Basham
P.O. Box 220
Leasburg, MO 65535
573-245-9970
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on June 29, 2009.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to restrict the ability of the General Assembly, counties, and other political subdivisions to tax and generate revenue by limiting the General Assembly’s power to pass legislation that permits counties and other political subdivisions to tax for county, municipal, and other purposes; removing the authority to tax Missourian’s real or personal property; requiring that any increase to state income taxes be approved by a majority vote of the people; and by removing or modifying certain other tax provisions?
Prohibiting the levy of property and sales taxes by local governments would eliminate or reduce funding for local governmental services, including public schools, transportation, safety, and health programs. State governmental services to the blind would be eliminated or reduced. The estimated cost to state and local governmental entities could exceed $8.5 billion annually.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to Real Estate Taxation, version 1
2010-042
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Submitted by: Mr. Charles W. Hatfield
Mr. Charles W. Hatfield
Stinson Morrison Hecker, LLP
230 W. McCarty St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-636-6263
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prohibit the state, counties, and other political subdivisions from imposing any tax, including a sales tax, for the sale or transfer of homes or any other real estate?
This proposal could prohibit income taxation on gains from the sale of real estate. Such prohibition may result in an unknown reduction in total state revenues and estimated administrative costs of $93,160, annually, to state governmental entities. It is estimated this proposal will have no costs or savings to local governmental entities.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Relating to Real Estate Taxation, version 2
2010-043
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Submitted by: Mr. Charles W. Hatfield
Mr. Charles W. Hatfield
Stinson Morrison Hecker, LLP
230 W. McCarty St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-636-6263
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prohibit the state, counties, and other political subdivisions from imposing any tax that has not been previously authorized and imposed when this section is adopted, including a sales tax, for the sale or transfer of homes or any other real estate?
It is estimated this proposal will have no costs or savings to state or local governmental entities.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article X, Section 25, Relating to Real Estate Taxation, version 3
2010-046
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Submitted by: Mr. Charles W. Hatfield
Mr. Charles W. Hatfield
Stinson Morrison Hecker, LLP
230 W. McCarty St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-636-6263
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on August 5, 2009.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to prevent the state, counties, and other political subdivisions from imposing any new tax, including a sales tax, on the sale or transfer of homes or any other real estate?
It is estimated this proposal will have no costs or savings to state or local governmental entities.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article V, Relating to Repealing the Nonpartisan Court Plan, version 2
2010-061
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Submitted by: Mr. James Harris
Mr. James Harris
Better Courts for Missouri
P.O. Box 1524
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-761-7875
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on September 4, 2009.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to repeal the current nonpartisan court plan for the selection of judges of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Courts in St. Louis City and Jackson, Platte, Clay, St. Louis, and Greene Counties and to create a new method of selecting such judges through appointment by the Governor with advice and consent of the Missouri Senate?
It is estimated this proposal will have annual costs of $121,802 - $129,543 and one-time costs of $5,660 to state governmental entities. It is estimated this proposal will have no costs or savings to local governmental entities.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article I, Relating to the Definition of "Person"
2010-068
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Submitted by: Dr. Gregory Thompson
Dr. Gregory Thompson
Personhood Missouri
P.O. Box 14560
Springfield, MO 65814
417-894-5768
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on October 20, 2009.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to define the term “person” to be from the beginning of biological development and grant such person constitutional rights and access to courts under the equal protection, due process, and open courts provisions of the Missouri Constitution?
Most state and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings. However, depending on the legal interpretation of the proposal, some state and local governmental entities may incur unknown costs related to court actions, program benefits for the unborn, health services to pregnant women, and the possible prohibition of certain research activities.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article V, Relating to Repealing the Nonpartisan Court Plan, version 3
2010-071
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Submitted by: Mr. James Harris
Mr. James Harris
Better Courts for Missouri
P.O. Box 1524
Jefferson City, MO 65102
573-761-7875
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on November 12, 2009.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:
- repeal the current nonpartisan court plan used to select judges and the current prohibition on judges participating in political campaigns;
- select all judges through partisan elections; and
- reduce the terms for Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges from 12 to 8 years?
Most local election authorities estimate no costs or savings, however, some local election authorities may incur estimated costs of $25,000 to $184,536 for each general election if the proposal results in the need for additional ballot pages. The proposal may result in an estimated savings of $7,741 to state governmental entities.
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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 92, Relating to Earnings Taxes 2010-077, Version 3
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Submitted by: Marc H. Ellinger
Marc H. Ellinger
308 East High Street, Ste. 301
Jefferson City, MO 65101-3237
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 28, 2009.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall Missouri law be amended to:
- repeal the authority of certain cities to use earnings taxes to fund their budgets;
- require voters in cities that currently have an earnings tax to approve continuation of such tax at the next general municipal election and at an election held every 5 years thereafter;
- require any current earnings tax that is not approved by the voters to be phased out over a period of 10 years; and
- prohibit any city from adding a new earnings tax to fund their budget?
The proposal could eliminate certain city earnings taxes. For 2010, Kansas City and the City of St. Louis budgeted earnings tax revenue of $199.2 million and $141.2 million, respectively. Reduced earnings tax deductions could increase state revenues by $4.8 million. The total cost or savings to state and local governmental entities is unknown.
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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 273, Relating to Dog Breeders 2010-085, Version 1
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Submitted by: Barbara Schmitz
Barbara Schmitz
P.O. Box 300176
St. Louis, MO 63130
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 28, 2009.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall Missouri law be amended to:
- require large-scale dog breeding operations to provide each dog under their care with sufficient food, clean water, housing and space; necessary veterinary care; regular exercise and adequate rest between breeding cycles;
- prohibit any breeder from having more than 50 breeding dogs for the purpose of selling their puppies as pets; and
- create a misdemeanor crime of "puppy mill cruelty" for any violations?
It is estimated state governmental entities will incur costs of $654,768 (on-going costs of $521,356 and one-time costs of $133,412). Some local governmental entities may experience costs related to enforcement activities and savings related to reduced animal care activities.
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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 273, Relating to Dog Breeders 2010-086, Version 2
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Submitted by: Barbara Schmitz
Barbara Schmitz
P.O. Box 300176
St. Louis, MO 63130
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on December 28, 2009.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall Missouri law be amended to:
- require large-scale dog breeding operations to provide each dog under their care with sufficient food, clean water, housing and space; necessary veterinary care; regular exercise and adequate rest between breeding cycles;
- prohibit any breeder from having more than 50 breeding dogs for the purpose of selling their puppies as pets; and
- create a misdemeanor crime of “puppy mill cruelty” for any violations?
It is estimated state governmental entities will incur costs of $654,768 (on-going costs of $521,356 and one-time costs of $133,412). Some local governmental entities may experience costs related to enforcement activities and savings related to reduced animal care activities.
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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 84, Relating to Municipal Police Force 2010-093, Version 1
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Submitted by: Bradley Ketcher
Bradley Ketcher
Ketcher Law Firm, LLC
28 Plant Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63119
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 25, 2010.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall Missouri law be amended to allow any city not within a county, currently St. Louis City, the option to replace the current state control over that city's municipal police force by passing an ordinance that establishes local control of the city's municipal police force?
It is estimated this proposal would allow the City of St. Louis to eliminate duplicative and unnecessary administrative functions that could result in unknown savings. Reductions in reimbursements from the state's Legal Expense Fund could result in state revenue savings up to $1 million annually.
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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 84, Relating to Municipal Police Force 2010-094, Version 2
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Submitted by: Bradley Ketcher
Bradley Ketcher
Ketcher Law Firm, LLC
28 Plant Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63119
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 25, 2010.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall Missouri law be amended to allow any city not within a county, currently St. Louis City, the option to replace the current state control over that city's municipal police force and police retirement benefits system by passing ordinances that establish local control of the city's municipal police force and police retirement benefits?
It is estimated this proposal would allow the City of St. Louis to eliminate duplicative and unnecessary administrative functions that could result in unknown savings. Reductions in reimbursements from the state's Legal Expense Fund could result in state revenue savings up to $1 million annually.
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Statutory Amendment to Chapter 84, Relating to Municipal Police Force 2010-095, Version 3
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Submitted by: Bradley Ketcher
Bradley Ketcher
Ketcher Law Firm, LLC
28 Plant Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63119
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on January 25, 2010.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall Missouri law be amended to allow any city not within a county, currently St. Louis City, the option to replace the current state control over that city's municipal police force and police retirement benefits system by passing ordinances that establish local control of the city's municipal police force and police retirement benefits?
It is estimated this proposal would allow the City of St. Louis to eliminate duplicative and unnecessary administrative functions that could result in unknown savings. Reductions in reimbursements from the state's Legal Expense Fund could result in state revenue savings up to $1 million annually.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Section 17, Relating to Recall of Elected State Officers, 2010-099
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Submitted by: Steven Reed
Mr. Steven L. Reed
1441 S. Estate Avenue
Springfield, MO 65804
[email protected]
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 22, 2010.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to allow voters to recall elected state officers?
State governmental entities could incur costs up to $7 million for recall elections, depending on the date of the election. Costs to state governmental entities for reimbursement of legal and personal recall election expenses of a state officer who is not recalled are unknown. Local governmental entities could incur costs for recall elections.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Section 36, Relating to Technology Parks, 2010-101
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Submitted by: Steven Reed
Mr. Steven L. Reed
1441 S. Estate Avenue
Springfield, MO 65804
[email protected]
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on March 22, 2010.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to impose for a period of one year a state sales/use tax of one tenth of one percent to provide additional money for the State Economic Development Department to be used solely for the promotion and development of one or more "Technology Parks" in southwest Missouri, subject to the provisions of and to be collected as provided in the "Sales Tax Law" and the "Compensating Use Tax Law" and subject to the rules and regulations promulgated in connection therewith?
The additional revenue generated by the levy of a sales and use tax of one-tenth of one percent for one year is approximately $77 million. The estimated cost to state governmental entities is $75,750. It is estimated the proposal would have no cost or savings to local governmental entities.
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Constitutional Amendment to Article IV, Section 30, Relating to Rail Passenger Service, 2010-104
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Submitted by: Steven Reed
Mr. Steven L. Reed
1441 S. Estate Avenue
Springfield, MO 65804
Official ballot title certified by Secretary of State on April 16, 2010.
OFFICIAL BALLOT TITLE AS CERTIFIED BY
SECRETARY OF STATE
Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to provide for a one tenth of one percent sales tax on motor vehicle fuel, the proceeds of which shall be used to develop rail passenger service in Missouri?
The additional revenue generated by the levy of a sales tax of one-tenth of one percent on fuel used by certain vehicles is approximately $67.7 million. The estimated cost to state governmental entities is $1,768. It is estimated the proposal would have no cost or savings to local governmental entities.
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