The bill CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2005 is an appropriation act that allocates funds for various state departments and programs in Missouri for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It specifies funding for the Office of Administration, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Conservation, and the Department of Public Safety, among others, with detailed allocations for personal services, expenses, and equipment. The bill emphasizes flexibility in budget management, allowing for adjustments between personal service and expense categories, and includes provisions for fund transfers to support the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning system. Notably, it allocates significant funding for the Department of Public Safety to implement an electronic health records system for veterans' homes and for the Department of Corrections to develop an electronic health record module for the offender management system. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section that clarifies the purpose of appropriations, stating that any invalidation of a clarification will affect all related appropriations. It establishes a shared artificial intelligence development environment within the Information Technology Services Division, funded by the General Revenue Fund, aimed at enhancing government operations through AI integration. The bill also includes specific funding amounts for initiatives such as child welfare programs and heating assistance, while ensuring accountability through monitoring and compliance measures. A significant stipulation is that no funds for major hardware refreshes or new custom applications can be spent without an independent evaluation and a comprehensive plan, which must be reviewed and approved by key legislative figures and the Cabinet IT Governance Council.

Statutes affected:
5.085, 366.41, 562.49, 43.00, 5.080, 5.030, 5.045, 487.75, 5.041, 5.140, 5.015, 21.50, 360.41, 5.105, 34.032, 119.00, 5.100, 5.010, 5.021, 5.035, 5.065, 5.050, 5.070, 449.85, 78.72, 5.075, 5.020, 104.00, 18.00, 24.50, 5.095, 5.040, 5.090, 5.055, 5.060, 5.005, 39.00, 5.011, 5.025, 433.00, 109.00