HB 5 is a budget bill that allocates state funds for Missouri's Office of Administration, Department of Transportation, Department of Conservation, Department of Public Safety, and Chief Executive's Office for the fiscal year 2025-2026. It specifies exact funding amounts for each department's operations, including programs like the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and the America 250 Missouri Commission. All funds must be spent only as legally required under Missouri's constitution and cannot be diverted to other purposes. This bill provides the financial resources for existing state operations but does not create new policies or programs.
HB 11 is a funding bill that allocates specific money to Missouri's Department of Social Services (DSS) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides funding for DSS operations, grants, refunds, and program distributions, including $426,325 for the Director's Office and $21 million to the OA Information Technology Federal Fund. The bill specifies that funds must be spent only as permitted by Missouri's Constitution (Article IV, Section 28) and covers all DSS divisions and programs for the stated fiscal period. It does not change policies or create new programs, but rather authorizes budget allocations for existing services.
HB 12 is a funding bill that allocates $4.77 million for the Governor's office (including mansion expenses) and $821,000 for the Lieutenant Governor's office for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It provides funding for Missouri's statewide elected officials (like the Secretary of State and Attorney General), the Judiciary, the State Public Defender, and the General Assembly's operations, including member salaries and committee expenses. The bill includes $2.5 million in one-time funding for a library and museum in a qualifying city, with all allocations restricted to constitutionally permitted uses. This bill does not create new policies but ensures funding for existing state offices and programs as required by Missouri law.
HB 13 allocates approximately $6.5 million from state funds to cover real property leases, utilities, furniture, and building modifications for Missouri state departments and agencies during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It specifically funds departments like Education (including school facilities), Revenue, Agriculture, and the Ethics Commission, with amounts drawn from designated funds such as General Revenue and federal programs. The bill allows limited flexibility (e.g., 5% between certain departments) to shift funds within the approved budget categories but prohibits using these funds for purposes beyond the specified lease and facility needs. This is a routine funding authorization, not a policy change, and does not alter existing laws or create new obligations.
HB 18 is a 2025-2026 fiscal year appropriations bill that allocates $18.7 million from the Facilities Maintenance Reserve Fund for repairs and maintenance at public schools, $2.1 million from General Revenue for school programs, and $4.8 million from the School for the Blind Trust Fund for the Missouri School for the Blind. It also funds $615,165 for lottery headquarters repairs, $122 million transferred to the Facilities Maintenance Reserve Fund, and over $151 million for statewide facility maintenance and emergency requirements across departments like Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Facilities Management. The bill directs funding for capital improvements, repairs, and operational needs at state buildings and facilities for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
HB 8 appropriates $23.3 million from the Department of Public Safety Federal Homeland Security Fund and other sources for Missouri's Department of Public Safety and National Guard operations during fiscal 2025-2026. It allocates funds for personnel, equipment, and specific programs, including a new $700,000 grant from the Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund to establish a commercial victim notification system. This system would allow victims to register once for real-time updates on offenders' custody status, integrating with existing Department of Public Safety IT infrastructure. The bill directly affects state agencies managing public safety, victim services, and corrections, with funding limited to the specified fiscal year.
HB 3 appropriates $6.58 million from the General Revenue Fund for the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to cover operational expenses, grant administration, and scholarship programs for public and private higher education institutions during fiscal year 2025-2026. It also allocates a separate $1 million "one-time" fund from General Revenue for a statewide campaign targeting adults without college credentials, plus $74,245 for regulating proprietary schools and $153,797 for closing proprietary schools. All funds must be spent within constitutional limits and specific purposes outlined in the bill, with no additional funding beyond the designated fiscal year.
HB 20 is a funding bill that allocates $3,026,580 from Missouri's Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund and other state funds to support specific state government operations for fiscal year 2025-2026. It directly affects state departments by providing money for higher education grants (with a 50% local match requirement), technology upgrades for job centers, port authority grants, streetcar planning, and facility construction projects like HVAC systems and a new state office building. Key provisions include $10.9 million for port authority grants and $35.2 million for multimodal port infrastructure in major cities, all funded through designated state accounts. The bill does not create new policies but specifies how existing funds will be distributed to state agencies and programs.
HB 6 is a funding bill that allocates $24.4 million for Missouri's Department of Agriculture, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Conservation for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. It covers operational expenses, staff salaries, equipment, and maintenance projects for state buildings and facilities under these departments. The bill specifies exact funding amounts from multiple state funds (like General Revenue and Agriculture Protection Fund) to cover salaries, equipment, and one-time capital improvements. It does not create new policies but ensures these departments have budgeted resources for their existing programs and infrastructure needs.
This resolution formally expresses the legislature's disapproval of the Governor for calling an extraordinary session they claim is unconstitutional. It is a symbolic statement with no legal effect, as it does not alter laws or policies. The resolution directly addresses the Governor's actions but does not affect any citizens or create new requirements. It serves only as a formal expression of concern, not a policy change.
This bill amends Senate Rule 84 to require a two-thirds vote (instead of a simple majority) to approve a "motion for the previous question" - a procedure to end debate and force a final vote on a bill. It directly affects all senators during Senate floor proceedings when they vote on ending debate. The key change raises the threshold for moving to a vote on legislation, making it harder to bypass extended discussion. This is a procedural rule change impacting Senate voting mechanics, not a policy affecting citizens or programs.
Modifies Senate Rule 96 to provide that, no later than January 1, 2026, the Senate shall provide an audio and video feed of its proceedings on the website of the Senate
