Bill > HB2096

This bill modifies the state funding provisions for regional planning commissions by adjusting the maximum state grant amounts for these organizations. Specifically, the bill doubles the maximum state funds that can be allocated to two major regional councils: the East-West Gateway Coordinating Council and the Mid-America Regional Council will now be eligible for up to $130,000 (increased from $65,000), while other regional planning commissions will be eligible for up to $50,000 (increased from $25,000). The bill also makes changes to the list of regional planning commissions, removing some names like Show-Me and Missouri Valley while adding others such as Harry S Truman, MO-Kan, Pioneer Trails, and Southwest Missouri. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that starting July 1, 2027, the maximum grant amounts will be annually adjusted according to the Consumer Price Index, which is a measure of the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for goods and services. The funding remains structured as a matching program, where state funds will cover half the costs, and local units must provide matching funds to receive any state money.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2096&year=2026&code=R