Creates the "Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council"

HB 71 creates the Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council to advise state agencies on improving location-based data systems (like mapping and geographic information). The council, made up of state agency representatives, local government officials, private sector members, and academics, will coordinate data sharing across Missouri’s government and private sectors. Its key duties include developing policies for statewide geospatial data access, recommending infrastructure improvements, and supporting the Missouri Spatial Data Information Service (MSDIS) as the state’s central data clearinghouse. The goal is to enhance public access to location data for all citizens, with special focus on emergency services like 911 systems.