Missouri § 23.259 - Sunsetting of programs, duties of the committee.
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§ 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 the agency pursuant to section 23.256;
(2) Consult with the budget committee of the house of representatives, the appropriations committee of the senate, the office of budget and planning, the state auditor, and the state treasurer on the application to the agency of the criteria provided in section 23.268; and
(3) Conduct a performance evaluation of the program based on the criteria provided in section 23.268 and prepare a written report.
2. The written report prepared by the committee pursuant to subdivision (3) of subsection 1 of this section shall be deemed a public record.
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(L. 2003 S.B. 299 & 40)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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