Make appropriations for transportation for FY 2026-27 biennium

Added 101.27 and 117.12 to the list of sections being amended, expanding the bill's scope to include legislative compensation and public office audit provisions.

Added new definition (F) for 'Institutions of higher education' to include community college districts, university branch districts, and technical college districts, broadening the scope of institutions covered under the bill.

Added new definition (G) for 'Governing body' to clarify which entities have management authority over various types of institutions and governmental agencies.

Added new definition (J) for 'Capital facilities' to include highways, drives, roadways, parking facilities, and various recreational facilities, expanding what can be funded under the bill.

Added new definition (L) for 'Public service facilities' to include inns, lodges, hotels, and other facilities in state parks, clarifying what facilities are covered.

Added new subsection (A)(1) to 306.30 expanding the definition of 'transit facility' to include paratransit vehicles, railcars, and transit zones, and added specific exclusions for trucks and property movement facilities.

Added new subsection (B) to 306.30 providing a specific definition of 'transit facility' for counties with populations between 1.2 and 1.3 million, including paratransit service and expanded facility types.

Added new section 117.56 granting the auditor of state and independent accountants access to department of transportation systems during audits, including compliance with privacy and confidentiality laws.

Modified salary provisions in 101.01 to establish specific compensation amounts for various legislative positions (president, speaker, whips, etc.) and added provisions for committee chairperson and ranking minority member additional compensation.

Added new subsection (Y) to 306.35 establishing the authority of regional transit authority police officers to act as peace officers within transit facilities and to provide emergency assistance to other peace officers under specific circumstances.

Added new subsection (DD) to 306.35 requiring regional transit authorities with centralized transfer hubs in specific population counties to enter into contracts with local law enforcement for safety enforcement.

Modified 2935.03 to expand arrest authority for various peace officers in regional transit authority facilities and municipal corporations, and added detailed provisions for domestic violence arrests including preferred course of action and determination of primary physical aggressor.

Added new section 1548.062 regarding power of attorney for registered watercraft dealers, exempting certain documents from notarization requirements and allowing electronic signatures.

Removed several sections from the amendment list including 4503.038, 4503.19, 4503.261, 4503.262, 4506.072, 4507.021, 4507.063, 4507.511, 4511.351, 4511.491, 4511.491, 4511.76, 4517.24, 4519.401, 4955.52, 4955.53, 4955.55, 4955.57, 4981.36, 4981.361, 5501.041, 5511.11, 5515.10, 5517.06, and 5517.08 from the House version.

Added extensive list of new sections to amend and repeal, including 306.35, 306.43, 1548.061, 3503.11, 3704.14, and numerous other sections not in the original version

New Section 306.35 establishes comprehensive powers and duties for regional transit authorities, including police authority, procurement procedures, and labor protections

New Section 306.43 creates detailed competitive bidding requirements for regional transit authority procurement, establishing thresholds, procedures, and exemptions

New Section 717.02 establishes energy conservation measure programs for municipal corporations, including reporting requirements, bidding procedures, and financing options

New Section 3704.14 creates a decentralized motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program with specific requirements for testing locations, notifications, and exemptions for electric and hybrid vehicles

Section 1548.061 was modified to clarify when notarization is required for watercraft title transfers, specifically exempting registered watercraft dealers from certain requirements

Section 4501.01 was substantially expanded with comprehensive definitions for various vehicle types including motorized bicycles, recreational vehicles, mobile homes, and specialized equipment

New auto emissions test fund created under Section 3704.14(D) to finance the decentralized motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program

Section 3503.11 was added to require voter registration opportunities at motor vehicle registration offices, with specific procedures for electronic transmission and verification

Section 306.35(Y) grants regional transit authority police officers peace officer powers with specific arrest authority and training requirements

Added cosponsor list and formatted the bill as passed by the House with proper legislative markup conventions