JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri Senate yesterday gave final approval to its version of the first budget bill of the session, a supplemental appropriations measure that fills in budget gaps for the current fiscal year 2010, which ends June 30. House Bill 2014 now moves back to the House, which must approve the changes made by the Senate prior to final passage.
Each year the General Assembly considers funding needs that arise during the middle of the budget year and makes adjustments accordingly through an all-encompassing supplemental budget bill. The measure allocates additional funding to various state departments, agencies and programs for fiscal year 2010.
The Senate’s version of HB 2014 provides approximately $392 million in additional funding to the state. Among other things, the measure supplements funding for the state’s foundation formula for public K–12 schools, MO HealthNet services and public safety expenses.
The Missouri Senate will soon begin debating the budget bills for fiscal year 2011, which begins July 1. The General Assembly is constitutionally required to pass the state budget by May 7.
The Second Regular Session of the 95th Missouri General Assembly runs through May 14, 2010. For more information about the Missouri Senate, visit www.senate.mo.gov . To contact the Senate Newsroom, call (573) 751-3824 or e-mail newsroom@senate.mo.gov .
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