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SB 1524

SB 1524 - This act provides that any balance in the following funds shall not be transferred to the state general revenue fund at the end of any biennium: the Highway Patrol Academy Fund, the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund, the Boiler and Pressure Vessels Safety Fund, and the Elevator Safety Fund. JIM ERTLE

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Justin Brown

SB 1524 blocks Missouri from transferring unspent balances from designated state funds to the general revenue fund, protecting specific accounts but reducing budget flexibility.

Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1524

Legislative bill overview

SB 1524 would prohibit the transfer of unspent balances from certain state funds to Missouri's general revenue fund at the end of each two-year budget cycle. Currently, surplus funds from designated accounts can be swept into the general fund to help balance the state budget. This bill would prevent that practice for specific funds.

Why is this important

Fund sweeps are a common budget management tool that allows states to redirect unused money to cover shortfalls or reduce deficits. Restricting this practice would lock in dedicated funding for particular programs or purposes, potentially limiting legislative flexibility during budget crunches while protecting targeted accounts from depletion.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget flexibility vs. dedicated funding: Prevents the legislature from reallocating surplus funds during fiscal emergencies, potentially forcing larger tax increases or spending cuts elsewhere
  • Which funds are protected: The bill's language specifies "certain state funds" but the actual list of protected accounts isn't detailed in this summary, raising questions about which programs get priority protection
  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: Reduces predictable revenue available to the general fund, making long-term budget planning harder and potentially affecting services not specifically protected

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

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