The bill is an appropriation act that allocates a total of $157,453,271 for various state departments and their related expenses for the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. It specifies that the appropriated funds will be used exclusively for real property leases, utilities, systems furniture, structural modifications, and other related services as outlined in Article IV, Section 28 of the Missouri Constitution. The funding sources include the General Revenue Fund, Federal Funds, and Other Funds, with the General Revenue Fund receiving $111,103,421. The bill details budget allocations for departments such as the Department of Conservation, Department of Economic Development, Department of Public Safety, and Department of Social Services. Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language regarding budget flexibility, allowing for a 15% flexibility between certain sections and departments, and 100% flexibility for federal funds within specified sections. It also includes provisions for one-time appropriations, clarifying that these amounts will not be considered as additions to ongoing core appropriations beyond June 30, 2027, although they may be requested as new decision items in future fiscal periods. Furthermore, the bill allows for the transfer of funds to the State Legal Expense Fund, with a nominal allocation of $1 from the General Revenue Fund, ensuring that state agencies have the necessary financial resources to operate effectively while providing some flexibility in budget management.

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