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SB 937MISSOURISession 2026State BillSigned into law

Enacted

Missouri authorizes conveyance of state-owned properties across multiple counties

Original title: Conveys certain state property

Last action · July 13, 2026: Signed by GovernorSponsor: Mike Bernskoetter

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What This Bill Does

Senate Bill 937 authorizes the governor to sell, transfer, grant, convey, release, and state-owned property interests across various counties and municipalities, including Cass, Greene, Jefferson, Ripley, Lafayette, Cole, Washington, Jackson, Marion, Nodaway, and Saline counties. The commissioner of administration sets the reasonable terms and conditions of each , including appraisal requirements, while the attorney general approves the instrument form.

Why it matters

Local governments, state agencies, and private entities acquire state-owned land parcels, rights-of-way, or easements, altering property portfolios and municipal development capabilities across multiple regions.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

State Highways and Transportation Commission

Receives property conveyances in Marion County for a consideration not exceeding one dollar.

Directly affected

Municipalities in Cass, Greene, Jefferson, Ripley, Lafayette, Cole, Washington, Jackson, Marion, Nodaway, and Saline Counties

State properties located within their jurisdictions are authorized for transfer and conveyance.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does SB 937 do?

It authorizes the governor to sell, transfer, grant, or convey specific state-owned properties across multiple counties and municipalities in Missouri.

Who sets the terms and conditions for property sales under this bill?

The commissioner of administration establishes the terms and conditions for each , including any required appraisals.

Who approves the legal paperwork for the property conveyances?

The attorney general must approve the form of the instrument of for each transaction.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

30 actions

Jul 13, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Signed by Governor
May 28, 2026Senate
Reported Duly Enrolled Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
May 28, 2026Senate
Signed by Senate President Pro Tem
May 28, 2026House
Signed by House Speaker
May 28, 2026Office of the Governor
Delivered to Governor
May 7, 2026Senate
S concurs in HCS, as amended

Show 24 earlier actions

May 7, 2026SenateFloor
S Third Read and Passed
May 7, 2026SenateFloor
Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
Apr 29, 2026House
HA 1 to HCS H offered & adopted (Veit)--(5447H06.01H)
Apr 29, 2026House
HCS, as amended, H adopted --(5447H.06C)
Apr 29, 2026HouseFloor
H Third Read and Passed
Apr 16, 2026HouseCommittee
Voted Do Pass H Rules - Legislative
Apr 16, 2026HouseCommittee
Reported Do Pass H Rules - Legislative
Apr 9, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred H Rules - Legislative
Mar 31, 2026HouseCommittee
HCS Reported Do Pass H Corrections and Public Institutions
Mar 30, 2026HouseCommittee
HCS Voted Do Pass H Corrections and Public Institutions
Mar 23, 2026House
Hearing Conducted H Corrections and Public Institutions
Mar 12, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred H Corrections and Public Institutions
Feb 9, 2026HouseFloor
H Second Read
Feb 5, 2026SenateFloor
S Third Read and Passed
Feb 5, 2026HouseIntroduced
H First Read
Feb 4, 2026Senate
Reported Truly Perfected S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
Feb 3, 2026Senate
SS S offered & adopted (Bernskoetter)--(5447S.03F)
Feb 3, 2026Senate
Perfected
Jan 29, 2026Senate
Reported from S General Laws Committee
Jan 21, 2026SenateCommittee
Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee
Jan 14, 2026Senate
Hearing Conducted S General Laws Committee
Jan 8, 2026SenateFloor
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
Jan 7, 2026SenateIntroduced
S First Read
Dec 1, 2025Senate
Prefiled

Version history & redline

5 versions on file

Comparing 2/3/2026 - SS S offered & adopted (Bernskoetter)--(5447S.03F) 2/3/2026 - Adopted → 5447S.03P - Perfected

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5447S.03F 1 SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 937 AN ACT Relating to the conveyance of certain state property. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Missouri, as follows: Section 1. 1. The governor is hereby authorized and empowered to sell, transfer, grant, convey, remise, release, and forever quitclaim all interest of the state of Missouri in property located in the City of Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri. The property to be conveyed is more particularly described as follows: A part of Lot One (1) of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 44, Range 31, Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of that tract of land described in deed of record in Book 558, Page 396 of the Recorder of Deeds Office, Cass County, Missouri, and being on the North line of said Lot 1 a distance of 268.55 feet from the Northwest Corner of said Lot 1; run thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 50 seconds West along the North line of said Lot 1 a distance of 200 feet; run thence South 0 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 435 feet to a point; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 10 seconds East 200 feet; run thence North 0 degrees 12 minutes East to the place or point of beginning, a distance of 435 feet, together with a pertinent easement for roadway purposes over the following described tract: A part of Lot One (1) of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, and A part of Lot One (1) of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, all in Township 44, Range 31, Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 1 of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 44, Range 31; running thence North 89 degrees 30 minutes 10 seconds West along the North line of said Lot 1 a distance of 226.51 feet to the West line of James Street; run thence South 50 feet; run thence East a distance of 295.06 feet; run thence North 50 feet to the North line of Lot 1 of the Northwest 27,134 more removed characters - read the previous versionSECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL NO. 937 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY SENATOR BERNSKOETTER. 5447S.03P KRISTINA MARTIN, Secretary AN ACT Relating to the conveyance of certain state property. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Missouri, as follows: Section 1. 1. The governor is hereby authorized and empowered to sell, transfer, grant, convey, remise, release, and forever quitclaim all interest of the state of Missouri in property located in the City of Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri. The property to be conveyed is more particularly described as follows: A part of Lot One (1) of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 44, Range 31, Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of that tract of land described in deed of record in Book 558, Page 396 of the Recorder of Deeds Office, Cass County, Missouri, and being on the North line of said Lot 1 a distance of 268.55 feet from the Northwest Corner of said Lot 1; run thence North 89 degrees 36 minutes 50 seconds West along the North line of said Lot 1 a distance of 200 feet; run thence South 0 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 435 feet to a point; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 10 seconds East 200 feet; run thence North 0 degrees 12 minutes East to the place or point of beginning, a distance of 435 feet, together with a pertinent easement for roadway purposes over the following described tract: A part of Lot One (1) of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, and A part of Lot One (1) of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, all in Township 44, Range 31, Harrisonville, Cass County, Missouri, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of Lot 1 of the Northeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 44, Range 31; running thence North 89 degrees 30 minutes 10 seconds West along the North line of said Lot 1 a distance of 226.51 feet to the West line of James Street; run thence South 50 27,000 more added characters - read this versionSection 13. 1. The governor is hereby authorized and empowered to sell, transfer, grant, convey, remise, release, and forever quitclaim all interest of the […]

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Comprehensive Multi-County Property Conveyance Omnibus

The bill consolidates property transfer authorizations across 11 different counties and multiple state agencies into a single legislative vehicle.

Mike Bernskoetter General Assembly

Connected Entities

Nodaway County, Jackson County, Joplin and 25 more

locationNodaway County“County in Missouri”Map →

locationJackson County“County in Missouri”Map →

locationJoplin“City in Jasper County, Missouri”Map →

locationBowling Green“City in Pike County, Missouri”Map →

locationCole County“County in Missouri”Map →

locationAdair County“County in Missouri”Map →

locationCass County“County in Missouri”Map →

locationJasper County“County in Missouri”Map →

PersonMike Bernskoetter“Missouri State Senator, District 6”Map →

locationMarshall“City in Saline County, Missouri”Map →

locationHarrisonville“City in Cass County, Missouri”Map →

locationJefferson County“County in Missouri”Map →

locationCity of Jefferson“City in Cole County, Missouri”Map →

locationGreene County“County in Missouri”Map →

locationPotosi“City in Washington County, Missouri”Map →

locationSpringfield“City in Greene County, Missouri”Map →

locationMarion County“County in Missouri”Map →

locationWashington County“County in Missouri”Map →

locationKirksville“City in Adair County, Missouri”Map →

locationDoniphan“City in Ripley County, Missouri”Map →

locationRichwoods“City in Washington County, Missouri”Map →

locationPike County“County in Missouri”Map →

locationRipley County“County in Missouri”Map →

locationHannibal“City in Marion County, Missouri”Map →

locationLafayette County“County in Missouri”Map →

locationHigginsville“City in Lafayette County, Missouri”Map →

locationFestus“City in Jefferson County, Missouri”Map →

locationSaline County“County in Missouri”Map →

Sources

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www.senate.mo.gov

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