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HB 2020

Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the several departments and offices of state government

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dirk Deaton

Missouri HB 2020 appropriates state funds across government departments and agencies; passed the House and heads to Senate for consideration.

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Bill Summary · HB 2020

Legislative bill overview

HB 2020 is Missouri's general appropriations bill that allocates state funds across various government departments and agencies for their operational expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions. The bill has passed the House and been transmitted to the Senate for consideration.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills directly determine how state government functions—funding everything from education and healthcare to law enforcement and infrastructure. This bill's passage or amendment will have tangible effects on public services and state employee operations across Missouri for the fiscal period it covers.

Potential points of contention

  • Departmental funding levels – Different groups will advocate for increased funding to their priority agencies (education, healthcare, public safety, etc.), while budget constraints limit available resources
  • Refunds and distributions – Specific allocations for tax refunds or benefit distributions may be contentious depending on which populations or programs are prioritized
  • Unspecified budget details – Without access to the full budget breakdown, it's unclear whether controversial items like abortion-related restrictions, education policies, or social services have been included or excluded

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

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