Bill > HB7

This bill is an appropriations bill that allocates state funds for fiscal year 2025-2026 across multiple state departments, with a primary focus on economic development, commerce, and labor. The bill provides detailed funding for various divisions, programs, and initiatives within the Department of Economic Development, Department of Commerce and Insurance, and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Key provisions include significant allocations for broadband grants (over $1.7 billion), support for semiconductor manufacturing through the CHIPS Act Program ($10 million), funding for tourism infrastructure and regional development projects, workforce training programs, and support for various professional boards and commissions. The bill specifies exact funding amounts from different revenue sources such as the General Revenue Fund, federal funds, and special state funds, and includes provisions for flexibility in fund transfers between certain sections. Each department's appropriation includes detailed breakdowns of personal service, expense and equipment costs, and the number of full-time equivalent (F.T.E.) positions authorized. The bill also provides one-time funding for specific initiatives and organizations, demonstrating a targeted approach to economic development and community support.

Budget and Finance

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB7&year=2025&code=R