Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2459: Creates a special surcharge in civil cases for construction of a new courthouse in Scott County
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 488, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a special surcharge in certain cases for the construction of a new courthouse. Section A. Chapter 488, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 488.449, to read as follows: 488.449. 1. The circuit and associate circuit judges of the circuit court in Scott County shall require any party filing a civil case in such court, at the time of filing suit, to deposit with the circuit clerk a surcharge in the amount of forty-five dollars, in addition to all other court costs now or hereafter requi.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 488, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to a special surcharge in certain cases for the construction of a new courthouse. Section A. Chapter 488, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 488.449, to read as follows: 488.449. 1. The circuit and associate circuit judges of the circuit court in Scott County shall require any party filing a civil case in such court, at the time of filing suit, to deposit with the circuit clerk a surcharge in the amount of forty-five dollars, in addition to all other court costs now or hereafter required by law or court rule, and no summons shall be issued until such surcharge has been paid. This section shall not apply to proceedings when costs are waived or paid by the state, county, or municipality. 2. Such funds shall be payable to the circuit clerk of Scott County to be credited to a courthouse construction fund, which shall bear interest, to be used only for the planning and construction of a new courthouse in Scott County, provided that the courthouse construction fund may be pledged to directly or indirectly secure bonds to fund such costs. 3. This section shall expire on August 28, 2046. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] …
Sponsors
- David Dolan (R, 148) · primary sponsor