The bill SS SCS HCS HB 2007 appropriates funds for the fiscal year 2026-2027 to various departments in Missouri, including the Department of Economic Development, Department of Commerce and Insurance, and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. It establishes a framework for the allocation of these funds, ensuring they are used for specified purposes in accordance with the Missouri Constitution. The bill allows for flexibility in the allocation of personal service and expense funds, with specific percentages outlined for various programs, such as a five percent flexibility for military base impact analysis and a ten percent flexibility for tourism advertising efforts. Additionally, the bill details funding amounts for initiatives like business recruitment, tourism infrastructure, and job training programs, while also allowing for the transfer of funds among certain accounts to support specific programs. It emphasizes the importance of clarifying the purpose of appropriations and includes provisions for competitive grants to higher education institutions and funding for safety and health programs within the Division of Labor Standards. Overall, the bill aims to enhance economic development, support tourism, and ensure effective administration across state regulatory bodies by providing adequate resources for their operations.

Statutes affected:
33.88, 7.020, 7.175, 7.010, 7.005, 7.015, 60.00, 99.585