The bill, HCS HB 2008, is an appropriation act that allocates a total of $2,068,883,976 for the Department of Public Safety and $56,521,823 for the Department of National Guard for the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It specifies that the funds must be used in accordance with Article IV, Section 28 of the Missouri Constitution and includes detailed allocations for various departments and programs, such as law enforcement scholarships, drug task force grants, and public safety initiatives. The bill emphasizes flexibility in budget management, allowing for a three percent transfer between personal service and expense categories, and mandates that the Department of Public Safety provide monthly updates to the General Assembly regarding disaster payments.
Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language marked as
PART 2, which may indicate amendments to existing law. It establishes regulations for the use of state aircraft, ensuring transparency by requiring publicly available flight plans for flights involving elected officials. The bill also outlines funding for mental health services related to gambling, emergency management, and support for the Missouri National Guard, with significant allocations for various initiatives aimed at enhancing public safety and community support. Overall, the bill seeks to bolster resources for law enforcement, veterans, and emergency management while ensuring accountability in the use of state funds.
Statutes affected: 8.070,
8.020,
84.03,
8.045,
8.040,
8.025,
8.007,
1.00,
8.055,
8.035,
8.060,
8.050,
0.02,
8.030,
8.065,
650.910,
8.008,
8.005,
57.278,
8.015,
8.335,
8.010