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HB 2013

Appropriates money for real property leases and related services

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dirk Deaton

Missouri appropriates state funds for government real property leases and related facility services across state agencies and departments.

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Bill Summary · HB 2013

Legislative bill overview

HB 2013 appropriates state funds for real property leases and associated services across Missouri government agencies. The bill provides budgetary authority for the state to enter into and maintain lease agreements for office space, facilities, and related operational services needed by various state departments and institutions.

Why is this important

Real property leases represent significant ongoing expenditures in state budgets, affecting where government operations are physically located and how efficiently agencies can function. This appropriation directly impacts the state's operational capacity and fiscal commitments for the fiscal year, with consequences for facility quality, employee work environments, and long-term cost management.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of spending details: The bill title provides no specificity on lease amounts, locations, or which agencies receive funding, making it difficult to assess whether appropriations align with actual needs or represent wasteful spending
  • Oversight and transparency: Without itemized breakdowns, legislators and the public cannot easily monitor whether lease agreements represent competitive pricing or favor particular properties or landlords
  • Long-term fiscal impact: Multi-year lease commitments made under this authority could lock the state into expensive arrangements with limited flexibility to reduce costs during budget shortfalls

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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