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SB 1766

SB 1766 - American Recovery Plan Act Appropriations . Governor Senate GR $ 324,697,955 $ 239,997,955 FEDERAL 1,355,102,368 1,355,102,368 OTHER 9,841,018 9,841,018 . ______________ ______________ TOTAL $ 1,689,641,341 $ 1,604,941,341 . House Final GR FEDERAL OTHER . _______________ ______________ TOTAL ADAM KOENIGSFELD

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lincoln Hough

Missouri appropriations bill allocating state funds across government departments for operations, grants, equipment, and capital projects.

Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1766

Legislative bill overview

SB 1766 is a general appropriations bill that allocates state funds across Missouri's various government departments and offices for operational expenses, grants, equipment purchases, capital projects, and system improvements. This is a comprehensive budget authorization measure that covers funding for the state's core governmental functions during the specified fiscal period.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills are essential legislative vehicles that determine how tax dollars are spent across state agencies and programs. This bill directly impacts the availability of resources for public services ranging from education and infrastructure to social services and law enforcement, making it one of the most consequential pieces of legislation passed each session.

Potential points of contention

  • Budget priorities and allocation: Disputes over which departments receive increased, maintained, or reduced funding based on political priorities and competing needs
  • Capital project selection: Disagreements about which infrastructure and improvement projects merit state investment and their geographic distribution
  • Grant distribution criteria: Debate over how discretionary grant funds are distributed among eligible organizations and whether allocation formulas are equitable
  • Emergency or unbudgeted spending: Questions about whether the bill includes funding for unforeseen expenses or emergency appropriations that bypass normal review processes

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

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