HB 2018 allocates $19.6 million for facility maintenance and repairs at Missouri's public schools, including the Missouri School for the Blind, and $134.3 million for statewide facility upkeep across departments like the Division of Facilities Management. It also funds $78.2 million for Missouri State Highway Patrol facilities, $66.7 million for veterans' homes, and $80.5 million for state parks improvements, all drawn from existing state funds. The bill provides no new policy changes - it only directs existing budget resources to cover routine facility maintenance, repairs, and emergency requirements for state agencies during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
HB 2004 is a funding bill that allocates specific state budget amounts for Missouri's Department of Revenue and Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2024-2025. It specifies exact dollar amounts from various funds (like General Revenue, Highway Fund, and specialized accounts) to cover departmental expenses, staff salaries, equipment, and specific projects such as a new driver licensing computer system and tax system upgrades. The bill includes limited spending flexibility between certain departments (e.g., 10% flexibility for staffing costs) but strictly limits funds to the designated purposes and time period. This is a routine appropriations measure with no new policy changes, solely providing budget authority for existing departmental operations.
HB 2020 is a state budget bill that allocates $1.1 billion in fiscal year 2025 funds from Missouri’s Coronavirus Recovery Fund and Budget Stabilization Fund to state agencies. It directly funds specific projects, including $5.5 million for workforce grants to private colleges, $13.8 million for technology upgrades at job centers, $37 million for port infrastructure in major cities, and construction for new state buildings. The bill specifies exact funding sources and purposes for each department, such as HVAC projects for state facilities and e-Licensing system updates. This is a procedural budget measure directing existing funds, not creating new policies or affecting individual citizens directly.
HB 2003 allocates $54.4 million as a one-time appropriation for Missouri's MO Excels Workforce Initiative and $27.6 million to the Academic Scholarship Fund, both administered by the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. The bill funds specific programs including scholarship administration ($5.1 million), proprietary school regulation ($522,000), and higher education compact membership ($115,000), with restrictions prohibiting funds from supporting Common Core Standards. It requires the department to notify the legislature in writing before using new donations or federal funds. These allocations cover fiscal year 2024-2025 expenses, grants, and distributions for higher education and workforce development programs.
HB 2006 is a budget bill that allocates $3,000,000 and other specific funds for Missouri's Department of Agriculture, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Conservation for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. It provides funding for departmental operations, salaries, equipment, and specific programs like the Missouri Food and Beverage Task Force, using designated state funds such as General Revenue, Federal Funds, and specialized fee funds. The bill specifies exact amounts for each department and program, including one-time funding that cannot be carried over to future years. This bill directly affects state departments by enabling their daily operations and mandated programs through legally designated funding sources. It does not create new policies but ensures existing programs receive required financial support for the upcoming fiscal year.
HB 2019 appropriates over $163 million in state funds for capital improvements across Missouri state agencies during fiscal year 2024-2025. It allocates specific amounts for state parks renovations ($9.5M), new park land acquisition ($12.6M), conservation projects ($45.8M), National Guard facility upgrades ($63.8M), and veterinary technician programs at five community colleges ($1.16M total). The bill also funds a gospel music museum project ($2M) and includes a provision prohibiting state funding for municipalities with sanctuary policies. These funds are restricted to designated capital projects like construction, renovations, and land purchases, with no local matching required for most allocations.
HB 2007 is a funding bill that allocates $8.97 million for the Missouri Department of Economic Development's Regional Engagement Division during fiscal year 2024-2025. It specifically funds regional engagement efforts, minority inclusion programs, international trade offices ($1.5 million), and one-time grants to designated non-profits (e.g., $1 million for youth leadership programs, $100,000 for Black business accelerators). The bill also appropriates funds for the Department of Commerce and Insurance and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations from designated state funds. This is a budgetary measure that directs existing state funds to specific state departments and approved non-profit organizations, with no new policy provisions.
This bill proposes a change to Senate Rule 60, which governs how amendments are handled for appropriations bills. The specific text of the amendment is not included in the provided document, so the exact nature of the procedural modification cannot be detailed. As a rule change, it directly affects the Senate's internal processes for managing budget legislation rather than impacting the general public. The bill was introduced in January 2024 and placed on the resolutions calendar in May 2024.
Modifies Senate Rule 96 to provide that, no later than March 1, 2024, the Senate shall provide an audio and video feed of its proceedings on the website of the Senate
This bill proposes changes to two specific Senate rules that govern how the Appropriations Committee handles reports on new spending for general state revenue. By amending the text of Rules 50 and 60, the legislation aims to adjust the procedural steps the committee must follow when submitting its financial proposals. The measure directly impacts the Senate's internal operations and the committee members responsible for drafting budget recommendations. It does not alter the actual amount of money spent or create new funding, but rather updates the rules describing how those financial reports are processed.
This bill proposes changes to Senate Rules 29 and 44, which govern how seniority is calculated for state senators. The specific modifications aim to adjust the criteria used to determine a senator's years of service within the chamber. By altering these rules, the legislation would directly impact how seniority is assigned and potentially affect committee assignments or leadership roles. The bill does not specify the exact nature of the adjustments but focuses on revising the existing framework for tracking legislative experience.
Modifies Senate Rule 50 to allow each chair of a standing committee to report no more than three bills, with certain exceptions, when the Senate is on the order of business of reports of standing committees
