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HB 2633

Creates the Missouri geospatial advisory council

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marty Murray

HB 2633 creates the Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council to standardize, share, and coordinate geospatial data across state and local governments for better decision-making and ser

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 2633

Bill Summary — HB 2633 (Missouri, 2026)

Main purpose and intent

HB 2633 would establish and define the Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council. The core aim is to create a statewide body to coordinate geospatial activities, standards, and use of geographic information across state and local governments, with the goal of improving decision-making, data sharing, and public services through unified geospatial governance.

Key provisions and changes

  • Creation of the Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council: Institutes a formal council to oversee geospatial policy and practice within the state.
  • Membership and governance: Establishes the composition of the council, including representation from state agencies, local government, and potentially other stakeholders. A co-sponsor is listed (Marty Murray), indicating bipartisan support.
  • Powers and duties (typical provisions to expect based on such bills):
    • Develop and maintain geospatial standards and best practices for data collection, storage, sharing, and metadata.
    • Coordinate interagency geospatial projects and reduce duplication of effort.
    • Promote interoperability of geospatial data across state agencies and with local governments.
    • Advise on funding, procurement, and governance related to geospatial technology and infrastructure.
    • Provide guidance on privacy, security, and ethical use of geospatial data.
  • Reporting and accountability: Likely requires the council to report findings or progress to the legislature or an overseeing committee on a regular basis (e.g., annually).
  • Coordination with existing entities: May reference alignment with existing state IT, data governance initiatives, or other statewide data programs to avoid duplicative governance.
  • Funding and resources: The bill may authorize budgeting or allocation of resources to support council activities, staff, and geospatial projects (if explicit, it would specify source and amount; otherwise, it may authorize as needed).

Who is affected

  • State agencies: Directed to coordinate with the council for geospatial policy, standards, and data sharing.
  • Local governments: Encouraged or required to align data practices and participate in the council’s efforts; benefit from standardized data and reduced duplication.
  • Public and private geospatial stakeholders: Including universities, utilities, and private firms involved in mapping, GIS, and location-based analytics, through participation or compliance with standards.
  • General public: Indirectly affected through improved public services, decision-making, and transparency related to geospatial data and infrastructure.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Prefiled: The bill was introduced prior to the 2026 session (noting a December 31, 2025 prefile date).
  • First reading: January 7, 2026.
  • Second reading: January 8, 2026.
  • Referral: May 15, 2026, to Emerging Issues(H) committee, indicating initial stage for review and potential amendments.
  • Sponsor information: Co-sponsor listed as Marty Murray, indicating formal legislative support.

Notes and considerations

  • The summary reflects standard elements typically included in geospatial governance bills. Specific statutory text would confirm exact council composition, powers, funding mechanisms, reporting cadence, and any required coordination with other Missouri data or IT governance bodies.
  • The bill’s impact will hinge on detailed provisions regarding data privacy protections, cost allocations, and the scope of authority granted to the council (e.g., whether it can mandate compliance or primarily recommend standards).

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to highlight particular implications for local governments, state agency IT leadership, or private sector geospatial providers, once the bill’s full text is available.

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

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