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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri updates design-build contract procedures and adds progressive design-build options for local projects
Last action · July 13, 2026: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)Sponsor: John Voss
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What This Bill Does
Missouri HB 2474 modifies state law governing contracts for political subdivisions by removing the previous $7 million project threshold, establishing a new framework for contracts, and clarifying selection and bonding rules.
Local governments across Missouri can now use project delivery methods for smaller infrastructure and building projects of any dollar amount, altering how local contractors bid on and execute public works.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Political subdivisions
Local governments gain the authority to use design-build and progressive design-build contracts for public projects without a minimum cost threshold.
Design-builders and contractors
Firms competing for public projects must navigate updated multistage selection procedures, qualification requirements, and mandatory stipend structures.
Licensed architects and engineers
Design professionals must be properly licensed under chapter 327 or participate through licensed subcontracts and joint ventures.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a design-build contract under the updated law?
Are price and fees considered during the prequalification phase?
What happens if a political subdivision rejects all design-build proposals?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
56 actions- Jul 13, 2026HouseDelivered to Secretary of State (G)
- Jul 13, 2026Governor of MissouriEnrolledApproved by Governor (G)
- May 28, 2026Governor of MissouriDelivered to Governor
- May 28, 2026SenateSigned by President Pro Tem (S)
- May 28, 2026HouseSigned by House Speaker (H)
- May 21, 2026HouseHouse Message (H)
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- May 15, 2026HouseTruly Agreed To and Finally Passed
- May 15, 2026HouseHouse Adopts (H)
- May 15, 2026HouseTaken Up
- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Do Pass (H)
- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeVoted Do Pass (H)
- May 15, 2026HouseExecutive Session Completed (H)
- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Fiscal Review(H)
- May 15, 2026HouseReported to the House with... (H)
- May 15, 2026SenateFloorThird Read and Passed with Amendments (S)
- May 15, 2026SenateSCS Adopted (S)
- May 15, 2026SenateMotion to Reconsider Adopted (S)
- May 15, 2026HouseTaken Up
- May 13, 2026HousePlaced on Informal Calendar
- May 13, 2026SenateSCS Adopted (S)
- May 13, 2026SenateTaken Up for Third Reading (S)
- May 7, 2026HousePlaced on Informal Calendar
- May 7, 2026SenateCommitteeReported Do Pass (S)
- May 7, 2026SenateCommitteeVoted Do Pass (S)
- May 7, 2026SenateExecutive Session Held (S)
- May 6, 2026SenateCommitteeReferred: Fiscal Oversight(S)
- May 6, 2026SenateCommitteeSCS Reported Do Pass (S)
- May 4, 2026SenateCommitteeSCS Voted Do Pass (S)
- May 4, 2026SenateExecutive Session Held (S)
- May 4, 2026SenatePublic Hearing Held (S)
- Apr 23, 2026SenatePublic Hearing Scheduled (S)
- Apr 21, 2026SenateCommitteeSecond read and referred: Local Government, Elections and Pensions(S)
- Apr 20, 2026SenateReported to the Senate and First Read (S)
- Apr 16, 2026HouseFloorThird Read and Passed (H)
- Apr 16, 2026HouseTaken Up for Third Reading (H)
- Apr 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Do Pass (H)
- Apr 15, 2026HouseCommitteeVoted Do Pass (H)
- Apr 15, 2026HouseExecutive Session Completed (H)
- Apr 14, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Fiscal Review(H)
- Apr 13, 2026HousePerfected (H)
- Apr 13, 2026HouseHCS Adopted (H)
- Apr 13, 2026HouseTitle of Bill - Agreed To
- Apr 13, 2026HouseTaken Up for Perfection (H)
- Apr 13, 2026HousePlaced on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
- Apr 2, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Do Pass (H)
- Apr 2, 2026HouseCommitteeVoted Do Pass (H)
- Apr 2, 2026HouseExecutive Session Completed (H)
- Mar 25, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Rules - Administrative(H)
- Mar 3, 2026HouseCommitteeHCS Reported Do Pass (H)
- Mar 3, 2026HouseCommitteeHCS Voted Do Pass (H)
- Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session Completed (H)
- Feb 24, 2026HousePublic Hearing Completed (H)
- Feb 12, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Economic Development(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 17, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
Version history
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Expansion of Design-Build Access
Removal of the seven million dollar cost floor allows smaller political subdivision projects to utilize design-build and progressive design-build procurement methods.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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