The bill proposes appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of the state government for the fiscal year 2027, which spans from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It allocates funds to various departments, including the Department of Administration, Department of Commerce, and Department of Corrections, with a focus on ensuring that each department is prepared to manage payroll responsibilities effectively. The bill mandates the Department of Administration to submit decentralization plans for payroll services by December 1, 2026, and emphasizes timely distribution of Community Assistance Program payments, particularly for rural communities. Additionally, it includes provisions for the Department of Family and Community Services to transfer up to $5,000,000 among appropriations, with a reporting requirement by September 30, 2027.

Furthermore, the bill outlines specific funding allocations for essential services, including Medicaid, public education, and disaster relief, with significant amounts designated for various programs and initiatives. It appropriates $48 million to the disaster relief fund and $1.27 billion to the public education fund, while also addressing salary adjustments for public officials and employees. The bill includes provisions for unexpended balances and mandates reporting on expenditures related to specific programs, ensuring accountability and transparency in the management of state resources. Overall, the bill aims to provide a comprehensive financial framework that supports essential services and infrastructure while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Statutes affected:
HB0263A, AM HB 263, introduced 01/23/2026: 37.05.142, 37.05.144, 37.05.146, 08.01.065, 31.05.093, 16.51.120, 42.05.254, 42.06.286, 42.08.380, 14.20.020, 14.17.505, 46.14.240, 46.14.250, 37.10.052, 44.46.025, 47.55.030, 16.05.050, 47.32.050, 36.05.045, 18.60.840, 21.96.070, 43.20.014, 43.55.019, 43.56.018, 43.65.018, 43.75.018, 43.77.045, 38.05.035, 38.05.110, 41.08.045, 41.21.026, 18.70.080, 18.70.350, 18.70.360, 18.72.011, 18.74.080, 18.74.210, 12.25.195, 12.55.039, 28.05.151, 29.25.074, 18.65.220, 44.41.020, 44.41.025, 43.23.130, 02.15.090, 19.05.040, 18.56.082, 18.56.710, 44.88.088, 44.88.060, 44.88.660, 44.88.810, 37.13.010, 37.13.140, 37.13.145, 43.23.045, 37.05.565, 23.15.830, 37.05.289, 37.05.510, 39.30.095, 41.15.180, 44.33.020, 42.45.085, 42.45.070, 05.25.096, 37.05.316, 37.14.620, 37.14.600, 43.23.230, 14.17.410, 28.10.421, 23.30.082, 23.30.040, 23.35.060, 23.15.625, 37.14.700, 37.14.730, 37.14.820, 37.14.800, 19.65.060
HB0263D, AM SCS CSHB 263(FIN), introduced 05/01/2026: 08.01.065, 31.05.093, 16.51.120, 42.05.254, 42.06.286, 42.08.380, 14.20.020, 14.17.505, 46.14.240, 46.14.250, 37.10.052, 44.46.025, 47.55.030, 16.05.050, 47.32.050, 37.05.580, 47.07.030, 23.05.067, 36.05.045, 18.60.840, 21.96.070, 43.20.014, 43.55.019, 43.56.018, 43.65.018, 43.75.018, 43.77.045, 37.05.146, 38.05.035, 38.05.110, 41.08.045, 37.05.142, 37.05.144, 41.21.026, 18.70.080, 18.70.350, 18.70.360, 18.72.011, 18.74.080, 18.74.210, 12.25.195, 12.55.039, 28.05.151, 29.25.074, 18.65.220, 44.41.020, 44.41.025, 43.23.130, 02.15.090, 19.05.040, 42.45.250, 42.45.260, 42.45.270
HB0263E, AM SCS CSHB 263(FIN) am S, introduced 05/07/2026, passed Senate 05/07/2026: 08.01.065, 31.05.093, 16.51.120, 42.05.254, 42.06.286, 42.08.380, 14.20.020, 14.17.505, 46.14.240, 46.14.250, 37.10.052, 44.46.025, 47.55.030, 16.05.050, 47.32.050, 37.05.580, 47.07.030, 23.05.067, 36.05.045, 18.60.840, 21.96.070, 43.20.014, 43.55.019, 43.56.018, 43.65.018, 43.75.018, 43.77.045, 37.05.146, 38.05.035, 38.05.110, 41.08.045, 37.05.142, 37.05.144, 41.21.026, 18.70.080, 18.70.350, 18.70.360, 18.72.011, 18.74.080, 18.74.210, 12.25.195, 12.55.039, 28.05.151, 29.25.074, 18.65.220, 44.41.020, 44.41.025, 43.23.130, 02.15.090, 19.05.040, 42.45.250, 42.45.260, 42.45.270
HB0263F, AM CCS HB 263, introduced 05/17/2026: 08.01.065, 31.05.093, 16.51.120, 42.05.254, 42.06.286, 42.08.380, 14.20.020, 14.17.505, 46.14.240, 46.14.250, 37.10.052, 44.46.025, 47.55.030, 16.05.050, 47.32.050, 37.05.580, 47.07.030, 23.05.067, 36.05.045, 18.60.840, 21.96.070, 43.20.014, 43.55.019, 43.56.018, 43.65.018, 43.75.018, 43.77.045, 37.05.146, 38.05.035, 38.05.110, 41.08.045, 03.05.076, 37.05.142, 37.05.144, 41.21.026, 18.70.080, 18.70.350, 18.70.360, 18.72.011, 18.74.080, 18.74.210, 12.25.195, 12.55.039, 28.05.151, 29.25.074, 18.65.220, 44.41.020, 44.41.025, 43.23.130, 02.15.090, 19.05.040, 42.45.250, 42.45.260, 42.45.270
HB0263G, AM CCS HB 263(brf sup maj fld H), introduced 05/19/2026: 08.01.065, 31.05.093, 16.51.120, 42.05.254, 42.06.286, 42.08.380, 14.20.020, 14.17.505, 46.14.240, 46.14.250, 37.10.052, 44.46.025, 47.55.030, 16.05.050, 47.32.050, 37.05.580, 47.07.030, 23.05.067, 36.05.045, 18.60.840, 21.96.070, 43.20.014, 43.55.019, 43.56.018, 43.65.018, 43.75.018, 43.77.045, 37.05.146, 38.05.035, 38.05.110, 41.08.045, 03.05.076, 37.05.142, 37.05.144, 41.21.026, 18.70.080, 18.70.350, 18.70.360, 18.72.011, 18.74.080, 18.74.210, 12.25.195, 12.55.039, 28.05.151, 29.25.074, 18.65.220, 44.41.020, 44.41.025, 43.23.130, 02.15.090, 19.05.040, 42.45.250, 42.45.260, 42.45.270