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MissouriHB20082026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Public Safety and the Department of National Guard

Sponsored By: Deaton, Dirk (159)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

41 provisions identified: 41 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Funding for Missouri disaster relief

The law provides about $1.101 billion from the Missouri Disaster Fund to ease distress from disasters. It also provides about $40.05 million in state general funds for federal grant matches and emergency assistance. Another $3.19 million covers state agencies providing immediate relief during declared emergencies at the governor’s direction. The law provides $1 million for resource sharing through mutual aid agreements, also at the governor’s direction. These funds do not set individual household payment amounts.

Funding for crime victims and services

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides about $12.47 million for eligible crime victims’ compensation. This includes $2.9 million in general revenue, about $4.74 million in federal funds, and about $4.84 million from the compensation fund. It also provides $2 million for victim services and about $3.29 million in federal Violence Against Women funding. Victim-services grantees can use 3% of each award for administration. These provisions do not set individual payment amounts.

Free online support for gambling problems

The law provides $850,000 from the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund for an online mental health program about problem gambling. A single provider with a Missouri business location must deliver the program. The platform must offer free, multilingual, anonymous community support for people and their loved ones. It must also include dedicated tools and tailored resources for supporters.

Funding for suspected child abuse exams

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law provides about $1.45 million to reimburse SAFE-Care providers for forensic medical exams. The exams must involve children suspected of physical abuse. Funding runs through June 30, 2027. The money reimburses providers rather than setting payments to families.

Salary supplements for Missouri sheriff’s deputies

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law provides $5 million for Missouri deputy sheriffs’ salary and employment-benefit supplements. The money comes from the Deputy Sheriff Salary Supplementation Fund and supports supplements under Section 57.278. Funding runs through June 30, 2027. The law does not state each deputy’s share.

Aid for families of fallen responders

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides $70,000 for dependents of covered workers killed on duty. Covered workers are local law enforcement officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, corrections officers, and firefighters. Spouses, children, and other dependents can receive assistance. The provision excludes deaths from natural causes, illnesses, or injuries. It does not set individual payment amounts.

Refunds for unused vehicle inspection stickers

The law provides $100,000 from the State Highways and Transportation Department Fund for unused motor vehicle inspection sticker refunds. Eligible people or organizations can receive money back for unused stickers. The law does not set each refund amount or a payment deadline.

Financial help for military families

The law provides $140,000 from the Missouri Military Family Relief Fund for grants to families in financial need. Recipients must be family members of National Guard members or reservists. Total program funding is $150,000. The law does not set individual grant amounts.

Funding for residential substance abuse treatment

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law provides $742,000 in federal funds for Missouri’s Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program. Funding runs through June 30, 2027. The law does not set individual benefit amounts or household eligibility rules.

Mental health support for first responders

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides $806,750 for peace officers’ and first responders’ critical-incident support. Services address stress and possible psychological trauma after critical incidents or emotionally difficult events. Another $140,000 from the Opioid Addiction Treatment and Recovery Fund supports peer services for law enforcement officers and first responders. The law also provides $250,000 from the State Highways and Transportation Department Fund for Highway Patrol members’ mental health services.

Housing help for Missouri veterans

The law provides a one-time $500,000 from the Veterans Reinvestment Fund for veterans’ housing assistance. It also provides a one-time $300,000 grant from state general funds to a veteran-only nonprofit homeless shelter. The shelter must offer emergency housing and a transitional living program. It must be in a city with more than 125,000 but fewer than 160,000 residents. The law does not set individual housing award amounts.

Funding for Guard tuition and honors

The law provides about $8.8 million for Missouri National Guard activities, including tuition assistance and military honors. The full amount is not reserved for tuition assistance, and individual tuition awards are not stated. Up to 3% of this appropriation may move to Section 8.550. The law also transfers $4 million from the Gaming Commission Fund to the Missouri National Guard Trust Fund.

Refunds for unused alcohol licenses

The law provides $55,000 in state general funds for refunds on unused liquor and beer licenses. It also funds refunds on liquor and beer stamps that are both unused and canceled. The law does not set each refund amount.

Downtown safety funding for qualifying city

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides $1 million in one-time downtown public-safety funding. The city must have more than 125,000 but fewer than 160,000 residents. The money is for safety initiatives within a downtown community improvement district.

Emergency crews get training and communications funding

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, Region B emergency agencies get $800,000 for radio and communications upgrades. Eligible recipients are local city and county fire, ambulance, and law-enforcement agencies serving that region. No local matching money is required. Separately, contracted firefighter training receives $1.35 million: $1 million in general revenue, $100,000 from the Chemical Emergency Preparedness Fund, and $250,000 from the Fire Education Fund.

Federal grants fund counter-drone security

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides about $14.19 million in federal counter-drone funding. About $13.98 million is for distribution through the Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program. The provision does not set household benefits or individual eligibility rules.

Funding for Capitol Police and patrol equipment

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, Capitol Police get about $2.89 million in general revenue. The money covers staff, expenses, and equipment, with up to 46 full-time-equivalent positions. Shifts between staffing and expense-and-equipment funding are limited to 5%. Separately, the Highway Patrol Expense Fund provides $35,000 for patrol equipment replacement and related costs.

Funding for crime prevention and investigations

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides one-time funding of $2 million to help solve violent crimes. It also provides about $1.02 million in federal funds for the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Program. Another $500,000 supports local violent-crime prevention and better crime reporting. Reporting improvements must follow the National Incident-Based Reporting System.

Funding for forensic work and fingerprint equipment

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, forensic science improvement work receives $376,000 in federal funds. The State Forensic Laboratory Program also receives $360,000 from its dedicated fund during that period. Separately, the Criminal Record System Fund provides about $1.72 million for local and county law enforcement’s Livescan equipment. That money covers purchases, full lease agreements, and maintenance costs.

Funding for local disaster readiness

The law provides $1 million for local planning, preparation, response, recovery, and risk reduction for disasters without declarations. Local emergency planning commissions receive $595,000 for work under the federal hazardous-materials transportation safety law. Missouri Task Force 1 receives $400,000, including $175,000 in one-time funding. That money covers Missouri emergency responses, annual training, and exercises, including staff, supplies, and damaged equipment.

Funding for protected witness services

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides $2 million for witness protection services. The money comes from the Pretrial Witness Protection Services Fund. The law also transfers $75,000 from general revenue into that fund. Neither provision sets a payment amount for individual witnesses.

Funding for school and wastewater drug testing

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides $4 million for statewide fentanyl testing of school water. Public Safety must report which schools and districts are tested and fentanyl amounts recorded at each school. It must also report prevention steps later taken by tested schools. A separate $1 million funds statewide wastewater testing for fentanyl and other dangerous narcotics for law enforcement.

Funding for state public safety management

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, Public Safety’s director’s office gets about $39.69 million for staff, expenses, and equipment. Funding supports up to 84.03 full-time-equivalent positions and includes $50,000 in one-time staff funding. Spending is limited to the listed purposes. Before spending new grants, donations, contract funds, or payments, the department must notify the General Assembly in writing. The notice must identify the money’s source and intended use.

Funding for veterans services and memorial

The law provides about $1.6 million for the Veterans’ Service Officer Program from the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund. It does not change eligibility or set per-veteran benefit amounts. Another $150,000 from the World War I Memorial Trust Fund supports the World War I Memorial and Museum. That money pays for restoration, renovation, maintenance, and improvements.

Grants support cybercrime and drug investigations

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, local cybercrime task forces get about $2.52 million in operating grants. Drug task force grants receive about $3.18 million. Up to 3% of each of these funding pools can pay for grant administration. Another $4.49 million supports the Narcotics Control Assistance Program and task forces involving multiple jurisdictions.

Grants support deputies working with troopers

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides $1.25 million in grants supporting sheriff deputies. The deputies must work with the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The provision does not set grant amounts or individual pay supplements.

Guard funding for World Cup security

The law provides about $1.67 million in one-time state general funds for National Guard security at the 2026 World Cup. It allows up to 25% flexibility between personnel spending and equipment and other expenses. The funding pays for Guard deployment, not household payments.

Jail improvement funding for qualifying county

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides a one-time $100,000 for jail construction and improvements. The county must have more than 15,700 but fewer than 17,600 residents. Its county seat must have more than 3,000 but fewer than 3,600 residents.

Police academy scholarships and training grants

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides $2 million for police academy scholarships. It does not set each scholarship’s size or add eligibility rules beyond academy attendance. Local police agencies also get $10.07 million in equipment and training grants. At least 35% must go to agencies in third-class counties. Another $700,000 from the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission Fund supports officer training.

Public flight plans for state officials

The state cannot fund a state-aircraft flight carrying an elected official or state board or commission member without a public flight plan. The plan must appear on a global aviation data service with a website and mobile app. That service must offer free tracking of private and commercial aircraft. This limits state spending; it does not impose a personal duty on passengers.

Schools get safety tools and programs

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides $1.9 million for a school safety information platform. It helps schools and first responders share information, assess risks, and make decisions. The platform must comply with Section 160.480 of Missouri law. Another $449,983 from the Budget Stabilization Fund supports a statewide school safety program selected through competitive bidding.

Security grants help eligible nonprofits

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides $500,000 in one-time nonprofit security grants. The grants help pay for security improvements or measures. Only nonprofits eligible under Section 650.910 of Missouri law qualify.

State money supports public safety fund

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law transfers $555,122 into the 988 Public Safety Fund. The money comes from general revenue. This provision does not specify funded services or establish household payments.

Weather radar funding for qualifying cities

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the law provides $2 million in one-time weather radar funding. One qualifying option is a city with 7,001–7,999 residents in a county with 25,001–29,999 residents. The other is a city with 681–759 residents that serves as its county seat. For that second option, the county must have 5,001–5,999 residents.

World Cup overtime funding for cities

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, two one-time allocations fund emergency-services overtime for the 2026 World Cup. A city with more than 105,000 but fewer than 125,000 residents gets $500,000. A city with more than 30,000 but fewer than 33,000 residents gets $100,000. That second city must be in a county with more than 700,000 but fewer than 800,000 residents. The money covers police, fire, emergency operations, communications, and dispatch; it does not set each worker’s overtime payment.

World Cup security and services funding

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the FIFA World Cup Grant Program gets about $59.52 million in one-time federal funding. The law separately provides $12 million for entities supplying security or other services for the 2026 World Cup. That includes $250,000 from the highways and transportation fund and $11.75 million from general revenue. Of the general revenue amount, $1.75 million is one-time funding.

Funding for problem gambling care

The law transfers $11.5 million from the Gaming Commission Fund to the Compulsive Gaming Prevention Fund. That transfer includes $6.5 million in one-time funding. From the prevention fund, it provides $7 million for treatment, prevention, and support, plus $1.5 million for prevention and education. It also provides $2.5 million for adult psychiatric services related to gambling problems. A separate $194,181 transfer goes from the Gaming Commission Fund to the Compulsive Gamblers Fund.

Funding for veterans’ care and facilities

The law provides about $4.56 million from the Veterans Assistance Fund for veterans’ health and safety programs. It transfers $11 million from the Gaming Commission Fund to the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund. Veterans’ homes and cemeteries receive about $4.45 million for operations, utilities, systems, furniture, and building changes. That funding includes $299,099 from the capital trust fund and about $4.15 million from the Missouri Veterans’ Homes Fund. The homes fund also provides about $1.27 million for refunds to veterans or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Insurance grants for volunteer fire associations

The law provides $75,000 in state general funds for grants to volunteer fire protection associations that apply. The grants must help cover workers’ compensation premiums for volunteer firefighters. The law does not set an award amount for each association.

Funding for Missouri breeding incentives

The law provides $5,000 from the Missouri Breeders Fund for breeding incentive payments. It does not state who qualifies, the payment conditions, or how much each recipient receives.

Gaming funds support education and students

The law transfers about $6.81 million from the Gaming Commission Fund to the Sports Wagering Proceeds for Education Fund. It also transfers $5 million from the Gaming Commission Fund to the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Fund. These transfers support education and student aid. They do not set individual student awards or eligibility rules.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Deaton, Dirk (159)

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 563 • No: 20

Senate vote • 5/6/2026

Senate Adopts Conference Committee Report

Yes: 32 • No: 1

House vote • 5/6/2026

House Adopts Conference Committee Report

Yes: 147 • No: 5

Senate vote • 5/6/2026

Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed

Yes: 32 • No: 1

House vote • 5/6/2026

Third Read and Passed

Yes: 148 • No: 5

Senate vote • 4/22/2026

Third Read and Passed

Yes: 31 • No: 0

House vote • 3/26/2026

Third Read and Passed

Yes: 142 • No: 8 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/12/2026

HCS Reported Do Pass - with a time limit of five and a half hours of debate on Perfection pursuant to Rule 24(4)(d)

Yes: 31 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

    6/30/2026House

  2. Vetoed in Part by Governor (G)

    6/30/2026House

  3. Delivered to Governor

    5/28/2026House

  4. Signed by President Pro Tem

    5/28/2026Senate

  5. Signed by House Speaker

    5/28/2026House

  6. Senate Message

    5/7/2026Senate

  7. Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 32 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0

    5/6/2026Senate

  8. Senate Adopts Conference Committee Report - AYES: 32 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0

    5/6/2026Senate

  9. Senate Submits Conference Committee Report

    5/6/2026Senate

  10. House Message

    5/6/2026House

  11. Third Read and Passed - AYES: 148 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 0

    5/6/2026House

  12. House Adopts Conference Committee Report - AYES: 147 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 0

    5/6/2026House

  13. House Submits Conference Committee Report

    5/6/2026House

  14. House Distributes Conference Committee Report

    5/5/2026House

  15. Senate Message

    4/28/2026Senate

  16. Senate Conference Committee Appointed - SENATORS BLACK, HUDSON, BEAN, MAY, WILLIAMS

    4/28/2026Senate

  17. House Message

    4/27/2026House

  18. House Conference Committee Appointed - REPRESENTATIVES DEATON, DAVIDSON, CUPPS, FOGLE, COLLINS

    4/27/2026House

  19. Senate Message

    4/23/2026Senate

  20. Senate Refuses to Recede, Grants Conference

    4/23/2026Senate

  21. House Message

    4/23/2026House

  22. House Refuses to Adopt, Requests Senate to Recede or Grant Conference

    4/23/2026House

  23. Taken Up

    4/23/2026House

  24. Reported to the House with... - SS SCS

    4/23/2026House

  25. Third Read and Passed - AYES: 31 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

    4/22/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Truly Agreed

    5/6/2026

    PDF

  • Perfected

    3/24/2026

    PDF

  • Committee Substitute

    3/12/2026

    PDFPDF

  • Senate Substitute

    3/12/2026

    PDFPDF

  • Introduced

    1/22/2026

    PDF

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