The bill, HCS HB 2017, is an appropriation act that allocates a total of approximately $2.98 billion for various capital improvements and projects across multiple state departments in Missouri for the fiscal year 2026-2027. It specifies funding for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Natural Resources, among others. The bill emphasizes the importance of local matching funds for certain projects, such as the construction of a new veterinary laboratory and various infrastructure improvements, while also ensuring that no local matching funds are required for specific initiatives aimed at easing financial burdens on local governments.
Notably, the bill deletes the term "PERFECTED" from its title and introduces new legal language to clarify the appropriations and their intended uses. It outlines detailed funding allocations for transportation infrastructure, social services, and community support projects, including significant investments in mental health facilities and law enforcement improvements. The bill also emphasizes the need for flexibility in funding allocation and the importance of enhancing Missouri's natural and historical resources, ensuring that the appropriated amounts align with the state's constitutional guidelines for expenditure.
Statutes affected: 17.155,
17.718,
17.708,
17.721,
17.175,
17.711,
17.160,
17.150,
17.140,
17.719,
17.170,
4.460,
17.185,
17.165,
4.456,
17.717,
4.455,
17.713,
17.716,
17.145,
17.714,
17.180,
17.712,
4.447