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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri General Assembly Approves $2.66 Billion Appropriations Bill for State Expenses, Infrastructure, and Capital Projects
Last action · November 25, 2025: Message Received from the Governor, pursuant to Article IV, Section 27Sponsor: Dirk Deaton
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What This Bill Would Do
Missouri lawmakers have passed House Bill 20, appropriating $2,657,225,892 from state, federal, and dedicated funds for state government operations, capital improvements, local grants, and infrastructure for the fiscal period beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
The legislation allocates billions across state departments, influencing local water projects, road developments, educational facilities, and public safety infrastructure throughout Missouri communities.
- House Bill 20 serves as the primary appropriations measure enacting state expenditures and capital investments for fiscal year 2026 in Missouri. context
- State appropriations bills in Missouri require approval by both chambers of the General Assembly and signature or receipt actions by the Governor pursuant to constitutional provisions. 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.
State Departments and Agencies
State offices receive operational funding, technology updates, and capital improvement appropriations for fiscal year 2026.
Local School Districts
Districts receive funding through the Foundation Formula and vocational education program distributions.
Local Governments and Port Authorities
Political subdivisions and port authorities are eligible for state grant allocations subject to specific matching requirements.
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Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.
Procedural history
1 action- Nov 25, 2025Governor of MissouriMessage Received from the Governor, pursuant to Article IV, Section 27
Version history
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Heavy Reliance on Federal Relief Funds
A substantial portion of capital improvement and infrastructure projects across state departments is funded through Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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