Bill > SB240

This bill modifies state funding provisions for regional planning commissions by adjusting the maximum state grant amounts. Specifically, the bill doubles the state funds allocated to the East-West Gateway Coordinating Council and the Mid-America Regional Council from $65,000 to $130,000, and increases funding for other regional planning commissions from $25,000 to $50,000. The bill removes several regional planning commission names from the list (such as Show-Me, Missouri Valley, and ABCD) while adding new commissions like Harry S Truman, MO-Kan, Pioneer Trails, and Southwest Missouri. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that starting July 1, 2026, the maximum grant amount for each regional planning commission will be annually adjusted based on the consumer price index. The funding is provided on a matching basis, requiring local units to provide an equal amount of funding to receive state funds, ensuring a collaborative approach to regional planning and development.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=201