Modifies provisions relating to port authorities

Summary

The bill rewrites Missouri statutes governing port authorities, allowing cities and counties to form port authorities that are recognized as political subdivisions of the state. It gives the state highways and transportation commission the power to approve these authorities based on population, economic feasibility, and traffic considerations. Approved authorities can plan, develop, and fund port districts, including the ability to levy sales or property taxes for port improvements.

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