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This bill creates the U.S. Grant Heritage Area in Missouri, spanning 28 counties across two tiers, which will be managed by the division of tourism within the state's economic development department. The heritage area aims to preserve and promote the region's historical and cultural significance related to Ulysses S. Grant. The Missouri Humanities Council and the National U.S. Grant Trail Association will collaboratively administer the program, with a requirement to develop a comprehensive management plan within two years of funding. The plan must include detailed strategies for resource protection, interpretation, funding, and development, covering aspects such as cultural, historical, archaeological, and recreational resources. A special eleven-member advisory committee will be established to facilitate outreach, with representatives from various historical and cultural organizations and specific Missouri senate districts. The bill stipulates that public funding cannot exceed 50% for tier one counties and 25% for tier two counties, ensuring a balanced approach to resource allocation. State agencies like the division of state parks, state historic preservation office, state library, and department of conservation will cooperate in developing and implementing the management plan, with the director of tourism having the authority to approve or request revisions to the proposed plan.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB801&year=2025&code=R