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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 2102 Authorizes Neighborhood Improvement Districts for Street Lights and Creates Matching Grants
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Phil Amato
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What This Bill Would Do
Missouri cities and counties are authorized to establish s for installing and maintaining energy-efficient street lights, with state matching grants covering up to two-thirds of the cost.
Local property owners in newly formed districts face special assessments or utility bill charges to fund street light installation and electricity costs, while local governments can access state matching grants up to $2,000 per light.
- House Bill 2102 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the Missouri General Assembly by Representative Phil Amato. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Cities and counties
Cities and counties are granted the authority to establish neighborhood improvement districts, apply for state matching grants, and manage special assessments.
Retail electric suppliers
Retail electric suppliers may be requested by a district to perform billing services to recover ongoing electric service costs from accounts within the district.
Missouri Department of Economic Development
The department is tasked with administering the new state fund, applying for federal grants, and distributing annual matching grants to local governments.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 2, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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