Bill > HB2102

This bill establishes a legal framework for creating neighborhood improvement districts (NIDs) focused on street lighting in Missouri cities and counties. The legislation defines key terms such as "street light" (which can be LED or other energy-efficient lighting powered by electricity or solar), and allows cities and counties to create NIDs with terms up to 20 years that can be extended. The bill creates the "Neighborhood Safety and Crime Prevention Street Lighting Fund" in the state treasury, which will be administered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Through this fund, the state will provide matching grants to cities and counties for street light installation, covering two-thirds of the costs with a maximum of $2,000 per street light. Municipalities can fund these districts through special assessments or by requesting retail electric suppliers to bill an equal amount to each account within the district to cover ongoing street light electric service costs. The bill also allows the department to apply for federal grants to supplement the fund and requires the state treasurer to invest the fund's moneys, with any earned interest remaining in the fund. The legislation aims to improve neighborhood safety and infrastructure by facilitating street light installation and maintenance through a collaborative funding model.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2102&year=2026&code=R