Relocates several entities to the office of the lieutenant governor

HB 1494 moves Missouri's tourism promotion responsibilities from previous entities to the office of the lieutenant governor. It creates a 10-member Tourism Commission (including the lieutenant governor, legislative appointees, and governor-appointed members) to oversee tourism marketing and policy. The bill establishes a dedicated "Tourism Marketing Fund" with special rules for managing funds, allowing the commission to accept grants and sell promotional items. This restructuring centralizes tourism administration under the lieutenant governor's office, replacing prior organizational structures.