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SB 1663

SB 1663 - Current law establishes the Missouri Community Service Commission within the Department of Economic Development. This act transfers such Commission to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. This act is identical to HB 3279 (2026). JOSH NORBERG

2026 Regular Session

Move Missouri community service governance from Economic Development to Higher Education and Workforce Development to coordinate state service programs and funding.

Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1663

Overview

SB 1663 proposes reorganizing the Missouri Community Service Commission by transferring its administration from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. The bill repeals current sections (620.580, 620.582, 620.584, 620.586, 620.588, 620.590, 620.592, RSMo) and enacts seven new sections (173.4000, 173.4002, 173.4004, 173.4006, 173.4008, 173.4010, and 173.4012) to create the Missouri Community Service Act within the new framework.

Main purpose and intent

  • Move the Missouri community service governance from Economic Development to Higher Education and Workforce Development.
  • Establish a formal state framework to support, fund, and coordinate community service programs aligned with national service laws.
  • Reinforce civic engagement and youth-focused service opportunities as a statewide priority.

Key provisions and changes

  • Definitions (173.4002): Clarifies terms such as “Act,” “Commission,” “Community service programs,” “Corporation” (national and community service corporation), and “National service position.”
  • Establishment and mission (173.4004):
    • Places the Missouri community service commission within the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.
    • Emphasizes making community service a common expectation, with a focus on youth education, public safety, human needs, and the environment.
    • Aims to renew civic responsibility and broaden service opportunities for Missourians, especially youth.
  • Composition and appointments (173.4006):
    • 15 to 19 voting members appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent.
    • Required categories include local government, DESE (or designee), older adult service, national service program, youth development expertise, youth service participant/supervisor, community-based organizations, labor, business, lieutenant governor or designee, and volunteer sector.
    • 4 to 8 additional members appointed by the governor, with restrictions on partisan balance (no more than 20% state officers/employees; no more than 50% + 1 from one political party).
    • At least one nonvoting ex officio member from the Corporation for National and Community Service; governor may appoint more nonvoting ex officio members.
    • Appointments reflect demographic diversity; three-year renewable terms, with staggered initial terms.
    • Members are not compensated but reimbursed for reasonable expenses.
    • The commission elects a chair and may elect other officers; meets at least quarterly.
  • Powers and duties (173.4008):
    • Ensure funding decisions meet federal/state requirements.
    • Develop an annual national service plan for Missouri aligned with guidelines.
    • Recommend innovative statewide service programs and mobilize volunteer participation across ages and demographics.
    • Leverage local/state/federal resources to initiate and expand service programs.
    • Promote interagency collaboration and oversee grants, service positions, and fund allocation.
    • Establish priorities, policies, and procedures for national service funds and the Community Service Commission Fund (173.4012).
    • Provide technical assistance to applicants seeking CNCS funding and service positions.
    • Seek gifts, grants, bequests, and other aid from a broad range of sources.
    • Authority to use staff from the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, other state offices, and to contract with external entities.
  • Interagency cooperation (173.4010):
    • State agencies, UME Extension, and local government units may share information and coordinate with the commission.
  • Community Service Commission Fund (173.4012):
    • Creates a dedicated fund in the state treasury for appropriations, gifts, grants, and other aid.
    • Funds do not revert to the general revenue; annual reports due by January 31 to the Speaker, Senate President Pro Tempore, and the Governor.

Who would be affected

  • State agencies, notably the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (new host).
  • Local governments, school districts, and community-based organizations engaging in service programs.
  • Individuals participating in or coordinating national service positions and service programs.
  • The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) as an ex officio nonvoting member; potential changes in coordination and oversight of grants and programs.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Repeals and replacements of existing statutes to create seven new sections (173.4000–173.4012).
  • Appointments and governance provisions specify three-year renewable terms with initial term staggering.
  • Requires quarterly meetings and annual reporting to key state leaders (January 31 each year for the annual report).
  • Funding and operations contingent on appropriations and coordination with the CNCS and federal guidelines.

Note: The bill is stated to be identical to HB 3279 (2026). This summary reflects the text and stated purposes within SB 1663 as introduced.

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

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