SB 1756 - Economic Development, Commerce and Insurance & Labor and Industrial Relations . ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT . Governor Senate GR $ 104,058,258 $ 101,558,258 FEDERAL 1,975,317,273 1,975,317,273 OTHER 41,398,470 41,398,470 . _______ _ TOTAL $2,120,774,001 $2,118,274,001 . House Final GR FEDERAL OTHER . _ _ TOTAL . COMMERCE AND INSURANCE . Governor Senate GR $ 260,001 $ 260,001 FEDERAL 1,650,000 1,650,000 OTHER 86,595,003 85,382,359 . _ _ TOTAL $ 88,505,004 $ 87,292,360 . House Final GR FEDERAL OTHER . _ _ TOTAL . LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS . Governor Senate GR $ 4,945,228 $ 4,945,228 FEDERAL 62,386,097 62,386,097 OTHER 256,553,166 256,553,166 . _ _ TOTAL $ 323,884,491 $ 323,884,491 . House Final GR FEDERAL OTHER . _ _______ TOTAL ADAM KOENIGSFELD

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lincoln Hough

Missouri appropriates state funds to Economic Development, Commerce and Insurance, and Labor departments for operations, grants, and distributions.

Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee

Legislative bill overview

SB 1756 is an appropriations bill that allocates state funding to three Missouri departments: Economic Development, Commerce and Insurance, and Labor and Industrial Relations. The bill covers operational expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions for these agencies during the specified fiscal period.

Why is this important

These three departments directly influence job creation, business regulation, worker protections, and economic development initiatives across Missouri. The funding levels determine how effectively these agencies can implement programs, enforce regulations, and respond to constituent needs in employment and commerce sectors.

Potential points of contention

Budget allocation amounts: Legislators may disagree on whether proposed funding levels are sufficient or excessive for each department's stated priorities

Grant distribution criteria: Disputes may arise over which businesses, regions, or industries receive economic development grants and how selection criteria are determined

Labor enforcement capacity: Questions about whether funding adequately supports workplace safety inspections, wage enforcement, and unemployment insurance administration

Agency scope concerns: Some may argue certain departments have overreaching authority or propose redirecting funds to different priorities