HCS/HB 348 - The act establishes the "Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission". Member appointment is included in the act. The commission's duties include preparing a biennial strategic plan and an annual report. The commission is funded by appropriation, and the Department of Economic Development will provide administrative support staff. Additionally, the governing body or the county planning commission of Johnson County must provide for the planning and zoning within the unincorporated area extending 3,000 feet from the boundaries of Whiteman Air Force Base and the area within the perimeter of accident potential zones one and two.
The act also contains provisions regarding student resident status. Military personnel stationed in Missouri, as well as their spouses and unemancipated children, will be considered Missouri residents.
The act contains an emergency clause.
ANDY LYSKOWSKI