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HB 2007

Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Commerce and Insurance, and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dirk Deaton

Missouri appropriates funds to Economic Development, Commerce and Insurance, and Labor departments for fiscal year operations and grant distributions.

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Bill Summary · HB 2007

Legislative bill overview

HB 2007 is an appropriations bill that allocates state funding to three Missouri departments: Economic Development, Commerce and Insurance, and Labor and Industrial Relations. The bill has passed third reading in the House after three amendments were adopted on March 24, 2026.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills directly determine how much money these agencies can spend on operations, grants, and refunds. These three departments oversee business licensing, workforce development, insurance regulation, and economic incentive programs that affect Missouri's business climate and worker protections. The specific dollar amounts and allocation priorities established here will shape state economic policy for the fiscal year.

Potential points of contention

  • Amendment details unclear: Three amendments (HA 1, HA 2, HA 3) were adopted, but their specific content isn't disclosed; these could represent significant policy or funding changes that deserve public scrutiny
  • Lack of transparency in bill summary: The bill description provides no information about total appropriated amounts, funding increases or decreases, or which programs received priority funding
  • Competing departmental priorities: Economic development incentives, insurance regulation enforcement, and labor protections may have competing budget interests within these departments

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

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