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This bill requires Missouri state agencies to refer to the West Bank region by its historical names "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank" in all official government materials. Specifically, the bill defines the area south of Jerusalem as "Judea" and the area north of Jerusalem as "Samaria", referencing the land that Israel controlled after the 1967 Six-Day War. State agencies are prohibited from using the term "West Bank" in official documents, communications, press releases, rules, or briefings, and cannot spend state money on materials that use the term. However, the director of a state agency can request a waiver if they determine it is in the state's interest, and must submit a written explanation to legislative leaders within 30 days of making such a determination. The bill applies to all state departments, divisions, offices, boards, commissions, and institutions, effectively mandating a specific geographical terminology across state government communications.

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