The bill appropriates a total of $157,639,933 for various state departments and their related services for the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It specifies that these funds can only be utilized as outlined in Article IV, Section 28 of the Missouri Constitution, with detailed allocations provided for departments such as the Office of Administration, Department of Education, and Department of Revenue. The funding sources include the General Revenue Fund, Federal Funds, and Other Funds, with the General Revenue Fund receiving $111,290,083. Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language to enhance clarity and transparency regarding budget figures, specifically detailing the amounts allocated from different funding sources. It allows for a 25% flexibility in fund allocation between certain sections and departments, and 100% flexibility for federal funds within specified sections. The bill also emphasizes that one-time appropriations will not be considered part of ongoing core appropriations beyond the specified fiscal period, although they may be requested in future fiscal periods. This structure aims to ensure that appropriations are clearly defined and adaptable to changing financial needs.

Statutes affected:
13.010, 105.726, 13.020, 13.015, 13.005, 13.025, 105.711