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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri allows public-private partnerships to expand state transportation fiber network for broadband
Last action · February 2, 2026: Hearing Cancelled S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety CommitteeSponsor: Angela Mosley
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What This Bill Would Do
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is authorized to partner with private internet providers to expand the state transportation fiber network, prioritizing unserved and underserved areas. The measure requires a competitive bidding process, sets a 25% workforce participation goal for racial minority groups, and allows private partners to use for broadband services meeting state standards.
Broadband internet providers and residents in unserved or underserved regions will see expanded internet infrastructure options, while contractors bidding on state fiber projects must meet specific minority workforce participation requirements.
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.
Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
The commission is authorized to enter into public-private partnerships, prioritize project areas, conduct competitive procurement, and promulgate rules.
Private broadband internet service providers
Providers can enter public-private partnerships with the state and use excess fiber capacity to offer internet services meeting state standards.
Racial minority group workers
At least 25% of the workforce fulfilling contracts awarded under the act must belong to a racial minority group.
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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- Feb 2, 2026SenateHearing Cancelled S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
- Jan 8, 2026SenateFloorSecond Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
- Jan 7, 2026SenateIntroducedS First Read
- Dec 1, 2025SenatePrefiled
Version history
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Repeated Legislative Filing
The official summary notes that this act is identical to measures introduced in several prior legislative sessions, including HB 2220 (2026), SB 307 (2025), and SB 1323 (2024).
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Sources
www.senate.mo.gov
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance60How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy25Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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