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SB 1625

SB 1625 - 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. This act is identical to SB 1524 (2026), and is similar to HB 2694 (2026). TRISTAN BENSON, JR.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Williams

Missouri bill restricts agencies from transferring unspent biennial fund balances to general revenue, reducing state budget flexibility and consolidation options.

Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1625

Legislative bill overview

SB 1625 prevents state agencies from transferring unspent fund balances at the end of a two-year budget cycle to the state's general revenue fund. Instead, these remaining balances would be retained within their original designated funds, restricting the flexibility of how the state can reallocate unused appropriations.

Why is this important

This directly affects state budget management and fiscal flexibility. Currently, unused money can be swept into general revenue to address budget shortfalls or fund new priorities. This bill would lock funds in place, potentially creating budget constraints or leaving money unavailable for emergency needs while simultaneously preventing consolidation of underutilized accounts.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget rigidity: Reduces the state's ability to respond to unexpected fiscal crises or redirect resources to urgent needs mid-budget cycle
  • Accountability concerns: Could enable poor budget discipline—agencies might hoard funds rather than accurately forecast spending needs, making true costs opaque
  • Implementation scope: The phrase "certain state funds" is vague and could create unequal treatment depending on which funds are exempted, potentially favoring some agencies over others

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

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