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HB 2002

Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of Education and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dirk Deaton

Missouri appropriations bill allocating state funds across government agencies; currently in House budget committee review after public hearing.

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Bill Summary · HB 2002

Legislative bill overview

HB 2002 is a Missouri appropriations bill introduced by Rep. Dirk Deaton that allocates state funds across various government departments and programs. The bill has completed its initial committee hearing stage and is currently in the budget review process in the House.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills determine how state tax revenue and existing funds are distributed, directly affecting which government services receive resources and at what levels. The outcomes of this bill will impact funding for education, infrastructure, social services, and other state operations for the fiscal year.

Potential points of contention

  • Specific allocation priorities – Without the bill's detailed language available, stakeholder groups likely disagree over which programs should receive increased, maintained, or reduced funding
  • Budget constraints – State revenue projections and competing priorities may force difficult choices about which services get funded adequately
  • Partisan priorities – Different spending emphases between legislative members could affect education, healthcare, law enforcement, or other sectors based on political values

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

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