By AP/KWMU
Jefferson City, Mo. – A bill signed by Governor Holden Wednesday provides more of an incentive for Missouri residents to report for jury duty.
The new law protects people called to serve on juries from losing vacation time at their place of employment. But it also doubles the fine for people who ignore a jury summons.
The provisions are in a larger measure updating some state judicial system operations.
Other changes include revising how circuit clerks handle revenues from processing passports.
Holden also signed a bill hiking the taxes and fees paid by fireworks distributors by about 25 dollars a year. It also requires the operators of fireworks shows to pay a 100-dollar licensing fee.