HB 2003 — Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
Last action — Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 21, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Mike Kehoe (Republican) on May 28, 2026.
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Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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In plain language
Allocates funds for the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development.
This bill provides financial resources for various needs, including expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions related to higher education and workforce development. It is intended to support the functions and programs of the Department in these areas.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
211 added · 186 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of HB 2003 has shifted the focus of the Pre-Apprenticeship program from specifically targeting minorities and women in urban areas to a broader application, allowing the program to assist individuals in general, regardless of location. This change may enhance participation by including more applicants who can benefit from the training, potentially helping to fill skill gaps in the construction industry. Additionally, the budget for the General Revenue Fund has been reduced, which could impact the program’s funding and overall reach.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [TRULY[PERFECTED] AGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED] CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
2003 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2003H.06T2003H.03P 2026JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, the several divisions, programs, and institutions of higher education included therein to be expended only as provided in Article IV, Section 28 of the Constitution of Missouri, and to transfer money among certain funds for the period beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
Any clarification of purpose in Part 2 shall state the section or sections in Part 1 to which it attaches and shall, together with the CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 2 language of said section(s) in Part 1, form the complete statement of purpose of the appropriation.
As such, the provisions of Part 2 of this act shall not be severed from Part 1, and if any clarification of purpose in Part 2 is for any reason held to be HCS HB 2003 2 invalid, such decision shall invalidate all of the appropriations in this act of which said clarification of purpose is a part.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development For Higher Education Coordination and for grant and scholarship program administration, provided five percent (5%) flexibility is allowed between personal service and expense and equipment, and further provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 Personal Service.............................................................................................$5,222,481 Expense and Equipment............................................450,816........................Equipment..............................................450,816......................
From General Revenue Fund (1101)...........................................................................5,673,297 Personal Service....................................................................................................65,000Service....................................................................................................49,411 Expense and Equipment.............................................66,850........................Equipment...............................................16,850......................
From Department of Higher Education Out-of-State Program Fund (1420)..................................................................................................................131,850(1420)....................................................................................................................66,261 Expense and Equipment From Guaranty Agency Operating Fund (1880) (one-time)...........................................166,698 CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 3 For workshops and conferences sponsored by the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, and for distribution of federal funds to higher education institutions, to be paid for on a cost-recovery basis, and for returning unspent grant funds to the original grantor organization From Quality Improvement Revolving Fund (1537).............................75,000........
Total (Not to exceed 53.15 F.T.E.)............................................................................$6,046,845F.T.E.)............................................................................$5,814,558 HCS HB 2003 3 Section 3.015.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development For regulation of proprietary schools as provided in Section 173.600, RSMo Personal Service....................................................................................................$8,643 Expense and Equipment...............................................65,602......................Equipment.............................................65,602........................
From General Revenue Fund (1101)................................................................................74,245 Personal Service..................................................................................................279,465 Expense and Equipment...............................................92,522......................Equipment.............................................92,522........................
From Proprietary School Certification Fund (1729).......................................................371,987 For the initial and ongoing costs to the department associated with the closure of proprietary schools, provided twenty-five percent (25%) flexibility is allowed between personal service and expense and equipment Personal Service From General Revenue Fund (1101)..................................................................................1,668 Personal Service....................................................................................................53,797 Expense and Equipment..............................................100,000......................Equipment............................................100,000........................
From Proprietary School Bond Fund (1760)..................................153,797..............(1760)................................153,797................
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development For indemnifying individuals as a result of improper actions on the part of proprietary schools as provided in Section 173.612, RSMo From Proprietary School Bond Fund (1760)................................................................$200,000 CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 4 Section 3.025.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development For receiving and expending donations and federal funds, provided that the General Assembly shall be notified of the source of any new HCS HB 2003 4 funds and the purpose for which they shall be expended, in writing, prior to the expenditure of said funds and further provided that no funds shall be used to implement or support the Common Core Standards From Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development Federal Fund (1116).......................................................................................$2,500,000(1116).......................................................................................................$500,000 Section 3.035.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development For the Higher Education Academic Scholarship Program pursuant to Chapter 173, RSMo CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 5 From Academic Scholarship Fund (1840)...............................................................$29,076,666 Section 3.050.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development Funds are to be transferred out of the State Treasury to the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Fund, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$54,871,052 From Guaranty Agency Operating Fund (1880) (one-time)......................................16,000,000 From Missouri Student Grant Program Gift Fund (1272)................................................50,000 FromHCS StateHB Institutions2003 Gift5 TrustFrom Guaranty Agency Operating Fund (1925).........................4,500,000.................(1880) (one-time).....................................
16,000,000 From State Institutions Gift Trust Fund (1925)..........................4,500,000................
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development Funds are to be transferred out of the State Treasury to the A+ Schools Fund, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$49,687,756 From State Institutions Gift Trust Fund (1925).........................4,500,000.................(1925)..........................4,500,000................
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development For the A+ Schools Program, provided that any institution with enrolled students receiving such funds shall provide sufficient data to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development necessary for the department to submit year-end information which shall be delivered to the General Assembly by the department detailing data about the distribution and utilization of such funds to students, including the number of students who receive a zero award due to federal and other state aid From A+ Schools Fund (1955)................................................................................$61,900,000 CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 6 Section 3.070.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development Funds are to be transferred out of the State Treasury to the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant Fund, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 From General Revenue Fund (1101).........................................................................$4,300,000 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)......................................1,000,000.....................(1291).......................................1,000,000....................
Total...........................................................................................................................$5,300,000 HCS HB 2003 6 Section 3.075.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development For providing reimbursements to eligible underserved students pursuant to Section 173.2505, RSMo, and for providing reimbursement of dual enrollment or outstanding dual credit costs of eligible students participating in coursework pursuant to Section 173.2505, RSMo From Dual Credit Scholarship Fund (1541) ..............................................................$7,000,000 CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 7 Section 3.090.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development HCS HB 2003 7 For the Public Service Officer or Employee Survivor Grant Program pursuant to Section 173.260, RSMo, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 From General Revenue Fund (1101)............................................................................$273,500 Section 3.100.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development Funds are to be transferred out of the State Treasury to the Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Fund From General Revenue Fund (1101).........................................................................$5,000,000 CCSFrom SSGuaranty SCSAgency HCSOperating HBFund 2003(1880) 8(including Section$117,199 3.120.one-time).........................................................166,698..................................
ToTotal...........................................................................................................................$5,166,698 the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development For the Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act From Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Fund (1467) ...................................$6,000,000 Section 3.125.3.120.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development For the Missouriadministration Guaranteedof Studentthe LoanPublic ProgramSafety Recruitment and Retention Act From GuarantyPublic AgencySafety OperatingRecruitment and Retention Fund (1880)...........................................................$400,001(1467) ...................................$6,000,000 HCS HB 2003 8 Section 3.130.3.125.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development For the Missouri Guaranteed Student Loan Program From Guaranty Agency Operating Fund (1880)...........................................................$640,001 Section 3.130.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development Funds are to be transferred out of the State Treasury, for the payment of claims, premiums, and expenses as provided by Section 105.711 through 105.726, RSMo, to the State Legal Expense Fund CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 9 From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................................$1 Section 3.200.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development For the Division of Workforce Development HCS HB 2003 9 For general administration of Workforce Development activities, provided ten percent (10%) flexibility is allowed between personal service and expense and equipment Personal Service................................................................................................$737,347 Expense and Equipment..............................................896,117......................Equipment...............................................1,896,117...................
From General Revenue Fund (1101)...........................................................................1,633,464(1101)...........................................................................2,633,464 Personal Service.............................................................................................14,315,786 Expense and Equipment............................................3,284,962......................Equipment...............................................3,284,962...................
From Job Development and Training Fund (1155)...................................................17,600,748 For the Show-Me Heroes Program From Show-Me Heroes Fund (1995)...........................................500,000.................(1995)............................................500,000................
Total (Not to exceed 333.62 F.T.E.)........................................................................$19,734,212F.T.E.)........................................................................$20,734,212 Section 3.205.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development For the Certified Work Ready Community Program, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 From General Revenue Fund (1101)............................................................................$100,000 For a Pre-Apprenticeship program to assist individuals in the preparation for entry into construction contractor sponsored apprenticeship programs by providing curriculum that teaches core CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 10 competencies the student will need before applying for a construction position From Job Development and Training Fund (1155)........................................................300,000 For a historic local national organization, located within a city with more than four hundred thousand inhabitants and located in more than HCS HB 2003 10 one county, which enables disadvantaged persons to obtain self- sufficiency through job training and entrepreneurship From Job Development and Training Fund (1155)........................................................100,000 For a non-profit organization located in any city with more than forty thousand but fewer than fifty-one thousand inhabitants and partially located in a county with more than seventy thousand but fewer than eighty thousand inhabitants for a construction, manufacturing, and healthcare workforce program that operates statewide and serves historically underrepresented individuals gain entry into a joint contractor and labor-sponsored registered apprenticeship by teaching comprehensive core competencies and providing national and state industry-recognized credentials that help the individual become employed in a construction, manufacturing, and healthcare position From General Revenue Fund (1101) (one-time) ............................................................400,000 ToFor anjob existingtraining highand qualityrelated pre-apprenticeshipactivities programProgram thatDistribution isFrom aJob bridgeDevelopment toand directTraining entryFund into(1155) a(including United$1,000,000 Statesone-time).....................................................................................35,595,665 Department of Labor approved skilled trades apprenticeship program From GeneralSpecial RevenueEmployment Security Fund (1101)(1949).......................................................1,000,000 (one-time) ............................................................500,000 For aadministration Workforceof Pre-Apprenticeshipprograms trainingauthorized inand afunded cityby withthe moreUnited thanStates fourDepartment hundredof thousandLabor, inhabitantssuch andas locatedTrade inAdjustment moreAssistance than(TAA), one county to assist minorities and women,provided work-basedthat learningall opportunitiesfunds forshall individualsbe whoexpended arefrom pursuingdiscrete careersaccounts afterand highthat schoolno inmonies theshall preparationbe expended for entryfunding intoadministration constructionof contractorthese sponsoredprograms apprenticeship programs, information technology, culinary arts and food service management, by providingthe curriculumDivision thatof teachesWorkforce coreDevelopment competenciesFrom theJob studentDevelopment willand needTraining beforeFund applying(1155)..........................2,451,857.......... for a construction position;
andTotal.........................................................................................................................$39,947,522 forSection work3.211. ready programs which enable the individuals to obtain self-sufficiency through job training CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 11 From General Revenue Fund (1101) (one-time) .........................................................1,250,000 For a Pre-Apprenticeship program within any city not within a county to assist minorities and women in the preparation for entry into construction contractor sponsored apprenticeship programs by providing curriculum that teaches core competencies the student will need before applying for a construction position From General Revenue Fund (1101) (one-time) ............................................................400,000 For a Pre-Apprenticeship program to assist minorities and women in the preparation for entry into construction contractor sponsored apprenticeship programs by providing curriculum that teaches core competencies the student will need before applying for a construction position From Job Development and Training Fund (1155) (one-time) ......................................200,000 For job training and related activities Program Distribution From Job Development and Training Fund (1155) (including $1,000,000 one-time).....................................................................................35,595,665 From Special Employment Security Fund (1949).......................................................1,000,000 For administration of programs authorized and funded by the United States Department of Labor, such as Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), and provided that all funds shall be expended from discrete accounts and that no monies shall be expended for funding administration of these programs by the Division of Workforce Development From Job Development and Training Fund (1155)..........................2,451,857..........
Total.........................................................................................................................$42,297,522To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development For the development and expansion of registered apprenticeship and healthcare workforce training programs Program Distribution From State Institutions Gift Trust Fund (1925).........................................................$1,236,268 HCS HB 2003 11 Section 3.211.3.215.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development For thepromoting, developmentdeveloping, and expansionexpanding of registered apprenticeshipapprenticeships, andincluding healthcareregistered workforceapprenticeships trainingand programspre-apprenticeships Programwithin Distributionindustry Fromsectors Stateor Institutionsoccupations GiftPersonal TrustService................................................................................................$131,263 FundExpense (1925).........................................................$1,236,268and SectionEquipment...........................................2,883,009....................... 3.215.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 12 For promoting, developing, and expanding registered apprenticeships, including registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships within industry sectors or occupations Personal Service................................................................................................$131,263 Expense and Equipment...........................................2,883,009.......................
To the Missouri University of Science and Technology For phased expansion of Project Lead the Way in ten (10) southern Missouri counties provided this funding serves as state match for federal funding, and provides pilot support for Project Lead the Way in a city with more than one thousand nine hundred but fewer than two thousand one hundred fifty inhabitants and that is the county seat of a county with more than twenty-two thousand but fewer than twenty-five thousand inhabitants and a county withmorethanthirty-five thousand but fewer than forty thousand inhabitants and with a county seat with more than five thousand but fewer than eight thousand inhabitants in affiliation with Missouri University of Science and Technology From General Revenue Fund (1101)............................................................................$250,000 Section 3.400.3.331.
To theCrowder DepartmentCollege ofAll HigherExpenditures Education and Workforce Development For distribution to community colleges as provided in Section 163.191, RSMo, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 From General Revenue Fund (1101).....................................................................$156,134,684(1101).........................................................................$9,182,944 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)..........................................................................10,489,991(1291)...............................................................................564,730 For distribution to community colleges for the purpose of equity adjustments From General Revenue Fund (1101).........................................................................10,044,016 For maintenance and repair at community colleges, local matching funds must be provided on a 50/50 state/local match rate in order to be eligible for state funds From General Revenue Fund (1101)...........................................................................4,396,718 CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 13 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).....................................3,000,000.................(1753).....................................132,310...................
Total.......................................................................................................................$184,065,409Total...........................................................................................................................$9,879,984 Section 3.402.3.334.
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To East Central College All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).........................................................................$5,964,712 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)...............................................................................366,816 HCS HB 2003 12 For the Departmentpayment of Higherrefunds Educationset andoff Workforceagainst Developmentdebt Foras St.required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753)........................................54,439.................
LouisTotal...........................................................................................................................$6,385,967 Community College For a nursing program From General Revenue Fund (1101) (one-time) ..........................................................$400,000 Section 3.405.3.341.
To theJefferson State Technical College of Missouri, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).........................................................................$8,931,893(1101).........................................................................$8,202,951 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)...............................................................................536,217(1291)...............................................................................504,462 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753)........................................32,000.................(1753)......................................120,442..................
Total...........................................................................................................................$9,500,110Total...........................................................................................................................$8,827,855 Section 3.410.3.344.
To theMetropolitan UniversityCommunity ofCollege Central Missouri, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$61,610,657(1101).......................................................................$30,872,461 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)............................................................................6,050,959(1291)............................................................................1,898,584 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).......................................325,000.................(1753)......................................252,580..................
Total.........................................................................................................................$67,986,616Total.........................................................................................................................$33,023,625 Section 3.415.3.351.
To SoutheastMineral MissouriArea StateCollege University, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 14 From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$51,159,326(1101).........................................................................$6,199,268 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)............................................................................4,935,757(1291)...............................................................................381,241 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).......................................275,000.................(1753)......................................114,635..................
Total.........................................................................................................................$56,370,083Total...........................................................................................................................$6,695,144 Section3.420.ToMissouriStateUniversity,providedthreepercent(3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.1503.354. All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).....................................................................$105,261,404 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)............................................................................9,670,119 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).......................................750,000.................
Total.......................................................................................................................$115,681,523To Moberly Area Community College All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$11,960,652 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)...............................................................................735,552 HCS HB 2003 13 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 3.425.143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).....................................294,039...................
ToTotal.........................................................................................................................$12,990,243 Lincoln University, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.1503.361. All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$21,926,034 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)............................................................................1,814,072 For the purpose of funding the 1890 land grant match From General Revenue Fund (1101)...........................................................................9,997,749 For the purpose of funding the 1890 institutional support From General Revenue Fund (1101)...........................................................................2,807,847 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.
To North Central Missouri College All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).........................................................................$4,441,301 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)...............................................................................273,130 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753)...........................................1...................
Total...........................................................................................................................$4,714,432 Section 3.364.
To Ozarks Technical College All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$26,245,398 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)............................................................................1,614,031 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).....................................617,858...................
Total.........................................................................................................................$28,477,287 Section 3.371.
To St.
Charles Community College All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$15,667,285 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)...............................................................................963,502 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).....................................123,502...................
Total.........................................................................................................................$16,754,289 Section 3.374.
To St.
Louis Community College All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$35,629,833 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)............................................................................2,191,152 HCS HB 2003 14 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).......................................863,115.................
Total.........................................................................................................................$38,684,100 Section 3.381.
To State Fair Community College All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).........................................................................$9,982,365 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)...............................................................................613,892 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753)........................................90,744.................
Total.........................................................................................................................$10,687,001 Section 3.384.
To Three Rivers College All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).........................................................................$6,226,248 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)...............................................................................382,900 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).......................................336,334.................
Total...........................................................................................................................$6,945,482 Section 3.405.
To the State Technical College of Missouri, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).........................................................................$9,143,053 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)...............................................................................983,470 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753)........................................32,000.................
Total.........................................................................................................................$10,158,523 HCS HB 2003 15 Section 3.410.
To the University of Central Missouri, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$53,770,399 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)............................................................................5,783,802 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).......................................325,000.................
Total.........................................................................................................................$59,879,201 Section 3.415.
To Southeast Missouri State University, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$51,698,615 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)............................................................................5,560,951 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).......................................275,000.................
Total.........................................................................................................................$57,534,566 Section3.420.ToMissouriStateUniversity,providedthreepercent(3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).....................................................................$131,052,870 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)..........................................................................14,096,674 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).......................................750,000.................
Total.......................................................................................................................$145,899,544 Section 3.425.
To Lincoln University, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$13,439,275 HCS HB 2003 16 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)............................................................................1,445,593 For the purpose of funding the 1890 land grant match From General Revenue Fund (1101)...........................................................................9,997,749 For the purpose of funding the 1890 institutional support From General Revenue Fund (1101)...........................................................................2,807,847 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.
Total.........................................................................................................................$36,745,702Total.........................................................................................................................$27,890,464 Section 3.430.
To Truman State University, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 15 From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$46,360,327(1101).......................................................................$21,502,538 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)............................................................................4,576,165(1291)............................................................................2,312,916 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).......................................200,000.................
Total.........................................................................................................................$51,136,492Total.........................................................................................................................$24,015,454 Section 3.435.
To Northwest Missouri State University, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$34,787,339(1101).......................................................................$43,358,156 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)............................................................................3,342,740(1291)............................................................................4,663,811 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).......................................250,000.................
Total.........................................................................................................................$38,380,079Total.........................................................................................................................$48,271,967 Section 3.440.
To Missouri Southern State University, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 HCS HB 2003 17 All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$29,308,651(1101).......................................................................$22,873,769 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)............................................................................2,431,511(1291)............................................................................2,460,412 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).......................................200,000.................
Total.........................................................................................................................$31,940,162Total.........................................................................................................................$25,534,181 Section 3.445.
To Missouri Western State University, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$24,805,936(1101).......................................................................$18,783,522 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)............................................................................2,394,327(1291)............................................................................2,020,446 CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 16 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).....................................325,000...................(1753).......................................325,000.................
Total.........................................................................................................................$27,525,263Total.........................................................................................................................$21,128,968 Section 3.450.
To Harris-Stowe State University, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................$11,641,608(1101).........................................................................$6,991,690 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)............................................................................1,148,979(1291)...............................................................................752,060 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753).....................................200,000...................(1753).......................................200,000.................
Total.........................................................................................................................$12,990,587Total...........................................................................................................................$7,943,750 Section 3.455.
To the University of Missouri For operation of its various campuses and programs All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).....................................................................$247,309,009(1101).....................................................................$405,927,080 From Lottery Proceeds Fund (1291)..........................................................................46,842,748(1291)..........................................................................43,663,460 HCS HB 2003 18 For the purpose of funding the federal match requirement and the statewide operations in the areas of the Agricultural Extension Service From General Revenue Fund (1101).........................................................................30,169,209 For the purpose of delivering first professional doctorate degrees in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Optometry From General Revenue Fund (1101).......................................................................110,934,403(1101).........................................................................33,728,853 For research and development operations of the State's public research university From General Revenue Fund (1101).........................................................................83,673,636(1101).........................................................................25,440,402 For the Greenley Research Center for research related to the "Water Works for Agriculture in Missouri" initiative From General Revenue Fund (1101)..............................................................................275,000 CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 17 For the Fisher Delta Research Center From General Revenue Fund (1101)...........................................................................1,000,000 For the University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic From General Revenue Fund (1101)..............................................................................500,000 For the Fisher Delta Research Center for the Rice Breeders Association From General Revenue Fund (1101)..............................................................................120,000 For the payment of refunds set off against debt as required by Section 143.786, RSMo From Debt Offset Escrow Fund (1753)....................................1,400,000..................
Total.......................................................................................................................$522,224,005Total.......................................................................................................................$542,224,004 Section 3.460.3.465.
To the University of Missouri For athe programMissouri designedTelehealth Network, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to increaseSection international3.150 collaborationAll andExpenditures economicFrom opportunityGeneral locatedRevenue atFund (1101)............................................................................$437,640 HCS HB 2003 19 For the Universitypurpose of Missouricreating –and St.implementing up to eight (8) Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes Programs.
Louis From General Revenue Fund (1101).........................................................................$1,000,000 Section 3.465.
To the University of Missouri For the Missouri Telehealth Network, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101)............................................................................$437,640 For the purpose of creating and implementing up to eight (8) Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes Programs.
To the University of Missouri CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 18 For the treatment of renal disease in a statewide program, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).........................................................................$1,750,000 Section 3.480.
To the University of Missouri For the State Historical Society, provided three percent (3%) flexibility is allowed from this section to Section 3.150 All Expenditures From General Revenue Fund (1101).........................................................................$4,682,672(1101).........................................................................$4,636,672 Section 3.485.
To the Board of Curators of the University of Missouri For use by the University of Missouri pursuant to Sections 172.610 through 172.720, RSMo From State Seminary Moneys Fund (1623)..................................................................$275,000 PART 2 Section 3.2010.3.2005.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development In reference to all sections of Part 1 of this act:
No funds shall be expended for personal service from any line unless said line explicitly states that the purpose of the HCS HB 2003 20 appropriation includes either “Personal Service” or “All Expenditures.” Section 3.2010.
Section 3.2025.
To the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development and public institutions of higher education In reference to all sections of Part 1 of this act:
The Department is hereby directed to develop and submit an objective, formula-driven funding model for the allocation of CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 19 state appropriations to public institutions of higher education.
The funding model(s) shall apply to all public two-year and four- year institutions receiving state operating appropriations and shall establish a transparent methodology for distributing such funds.
The model(s) shall be constructed utilizing the total amount of state funding appropriated for public higher education institutions in Fiscal Year 2027 and use the same amount of total funds for two-year and four-year schools.
The model(s) shall not assume additional appropriations beyond the Fiscal Year 2027 funding level but shall instead reallocate such funding pursuant to the formula developed under this section.
The Department shall consult with public institutions of higher education, the Coordinating Board for Higher Education, members of the General Assembly, and other relevant stakeholders in the development of the funding model(s).
No later than December 1, 2026, the Department shall submit a report to the Governor, the Senate,andtheHouseofRepresentativesdetailing:Theproposed funding formula, and simulated institutional funding allocations based on Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations.
any effort to manipulate or otherwise influence the composition of the faculty or student body with reference to race, sex, color, or ethnicity apart from ensuring colorblind and sex-neutral admissions and hiring in accordance with state and federal antidiscrimination laws, any effort to promote differential treatment of or provide special benefits to individuals solely on the basis of race, color, or ethnicity, any effort to promote or promulgate policies and procedures designed or implemented with reference to race, color, or ethnicity and any effort to promote or promulgate CCS SS SCS HCS HB 2003 20 employment trainings, programming, or activities related to race, color, ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation, except those specifically and exclusively related to ensuring legal compliance with state and federal law.
HCS HB 2003 21 Bill Totals General Revenue Fund (62.05 F.T.E.)................................................................$1,203,831,682F.T.E.)................................................................$1,201,235,681 Federal Funds (325.97 F.T.E.)...................................................................................62,262,542F.T.E.)...................................................................................60,062,542 Other Funds (6.00 F.T.E.)....................................................................................
130,819,186130,993,599 Total (394.02 F.T.E.)..........................................................................................$1,396,913,410F.T.E.)..........................................................................................$1,392,291,822
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Action History
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Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
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Vetoed in Part by Governor (G)
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Delivered to Governor
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Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
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Signed by House Speaker (H)
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Senate Message (S)
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Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 28 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 0
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Senate Adopts Conference Committee Report (S) - AYES: 29 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0
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Taken Up
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Motion to Adopt Withdrawn
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Senate Submits Conference Committee Report (S)
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House Message (H)
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Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 109 NOES: 32 PRESENT: 9
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House Adopts Conference Committee Report (H) - AYES: 119 NOES: 28 PRESENT: 7
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House Submits Conference Committee Report (H)
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House Distributes Conference Committee Report (H)
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Senate Message (S)
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Senate Conference Committee Appointed (S) - SENATORS BLACK, HUDSON, HENDERSON, MAY, NURRENBERN
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House Message (H)
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House Conference Committee Appointed (H) - REPRESENTATIVES DEATON, DAVIDSON, CHAPPELL, FOGLE, STEINHOFF
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Senate Message (S)
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Senate Refuses to Recede, Grants Conference (S)
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House Message (H)
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House Refuses to Adopt, Requests Senate to Recede or Grant Conference (H)
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Taken Up
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Third Read and Passed (S) - AYES: 22 NOES: 9 PRESENT: 0
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SS Offered
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Taken Up for Third Reading (S)
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SCS Reported Do Pass (S)
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SCS Voted Do Pass (S)
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Executive Session Held (S)
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Public Hearing Held (S)
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Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - CANCELLED: Friday, April 17, 2026, 8:30 a.m., Senate Committee Room 2 - 1st Floor
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Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - CANCELLED: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 8:30 a.m., Senate Committee Room 2 - 1st Floor
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Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - AMENDED: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 9:30 a.m., Senate Committee Room 1 - 1st Floor
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Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 8:30 a.m., Senate Committee Room 2 - 1st Floor
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Second read and referred: Appropriations(S)
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Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
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Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 83 NOES: 66 PRESENT: 4
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Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
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Perfected with Amendments (H) - HA 1, HA 2
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Title of Bill - Agreed To
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HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - with a time limit of five and a half hours of debate on Perfection pursuant to Rule 24(4)(d) - AYES: 19 NOES: 9 PRESENT: 3
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Referred: Budget(H)
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Sponsors
- Vacant · Primary
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- Vacant Republican
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