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This bill establishes the Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council (MGAC) within the office of administration to improve the state's spatial data infrastructure. The council will be composed of 28 members, including representatives from various state departments (such as conservation, economic development, health, and transportation), federal agencies (like the US Geological Survey and USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service), and at least 14 citizen appointees representing federal, city, county, local government, private sector, public safety, and academia. The council's primary purpose is to assist and advise the state in ensuring the availability, implementation, and enhancement of a statewide geospatial data infrastructure, with a focus on providing immediate access to geospatial data for all citizens, particularly for life-safety entities like NG9-1-1 (Next Generation 911). Council members will serve two-year terms without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses, and will meet at least quarterly. The bill defines key terms like Geographic Information System (GIS) and establishes guidelines for the council's operation, including selecting a chair, chair-elect, and executive secretary. Importantly, the council is prohibited from collecting personally identifiable information about individuals.

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