The bill is an appropriation act that allocates funds for the Department of Public Safety and the Department of National Guard for the fiscal year 2026-2027, adhering to the guidelines set forth in Article IV, Section 28 of the Missouri Constitution. It specifies funding for various programs, including local law enforcement grants, emergency services, and public safety enhancements, with notable allocations such as $800,000 for local emergency services and $2 million for weather radar systems. The bill emphasizes the importance of tracking metrics related to specific programs and allows for flexibility in fund allocation, ensuring that one-time amounts are not considered part of ongoing appropriations in future fiscal periods.
Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements regarding the use of state aircraft, mandating that no funds can be spent for flights involving elected officials without a publicly available flight plan. It also requires the Department of Public Safety to provide monthly updates to the General Assembly on disaster payments. The total funding outlined in the bill amounts to over $130 million for various initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety, supporting veterans, and addressing gambling addiction, while also bolstering the operational capabilities of the National Guard and emergency management services in Missouri.
Statutes affected: 84.03,
8.010,
8.050,
8.065,
8.055,
8.006,
57.278,
8.045,
8.020,
8.040,
8.008,
8.005,
8.007,
650.910,
8.060,
8.015,
160.480,
1.00,
8.030,
8.025,
0.02,
8.031,
8.035,
8.335,
8.070