SB 348
Modifies provisions relating to tourism
Sponsor:
LR Number:
0645H.04T
Last Action:
5/12/2025 - Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
Journal Page:
Title:
HCS#2 SCS SB 348
Effective Date:
August 28, 2025
House Handler:

Current Bill Summary

HCS#2/SCS/SB 348 - This act modifies provisions relating to tourism.

JOHN DONALDSON DAY (Section 9.005)

This act designates every February 20th as John Donaldson Day in Missouri.

This provision is identical to SB 303 (2025) and SB 1417 (2024).

LINKS, INCORPORATED DAY (Section 9.171)

This act designates every November 9th as "Links, Incorporated Day" in Missouri.

This provision is identical to SB 433 (2025).

OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH (Section 9.234)

This act designates September every year as "Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month" in Missouri.

This provision is identical to SB 111 (2025).

EDDIE GAEDEL DAY (Section 9.292)

This act designates every August 19th as "Eddie Gaedel Day" in Missouri.

This provision is identical to SB 799 (2025) and SB 1465 (2024).

CHRIS SIFFORD DAY (Section 9.367)

This act designates August 6 each year as "Chris Sifford Day" in Missouri.

This provision is identical to SB 156 (2025), provisions in HCS#2/SS#2/SB 964 (2024), HB 1924 (2024), provisions in HCS/HB 1619 (2024), and provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 2797 (2024), and substantially similar to SB 584 (2023).

MICHAEL COLLINS DAY (Section 9.385)

This act designates every October 16th as "Michael Collins Day" in Missouri in honor of Michael Collins, an Irish revolutionary, soldier, and politician.

This provision is identical to SB 798 (2025).

EMMETT KELLY DAY (Section 9.386)

This act designates the last Saturday of April of each year as "Emmett Kelly Day" in Missouri.

This provision is identical to SB 580 (2025), HB 310 (2025) and SB 1144 (2024).

CELIA DAY (Section 9.388)

This act designates the second Tuesday of April of each year as "Celia Day" in Missouri. The teachers and students of the schools of this state are encouraged to observe the day with age-appropriate instruction regarding Celia and her story.

These provisions are identical to provisions in SB 1512 (2024), provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 2797 (2024), and provisions in HCS#2/SS#2/SB 964 (2024).

HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS WEEK (Section 9.389)

This act designates the week in which the second Tuesday of April falls each year as "Human Trafficking Awareness Week". Citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to promote awareness of human trafficking, victim remedies and services, trafficking prevention, and the history of slavery in our state.

BELIEVE IN GIANNA DAY (Section 9.401)

This act designates November 13 each year as "Believe in Gianna Day" in Missouri. Citizens in the state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to raise awareness of Sanfilippo Syndrome, and to celebrate Gianna Wacker.

These provisions are identical to HB 604 (2025).

AMYLOIDOSIS AWARENESS DAY (Section 9.402)

This act establishes May 8 each year as "Amyloidosis Awareness Day" in Missouri.

This provision is identical to SB 304 (2025), SB 1490 (2024) and HB 2591 (2024).

KAPPA ALPHA PSI DAY (Section 9.409)

This act designates January 5 of each year as "Kappa Alpha Psi Day" in Missouri.

This provision is identical to SCS/SB 110 (2025) and similar to provisions in HCS#2/SS#2/SB 964 (2024), and provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 2797 (2024).

END NEIGHBORHOOD GUN VIOLENCE DAY (Section 9.416)

This act designates June 17th of each year as "Neighborhood Gun Violence Prevention Day" in honor of Preston Ja'mon "Tink" Jones, Sr.

This provision is identical to SB 777 (2025) and HB 1403 (2025).

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF MISSOURI (Section 10.254)

This act designates the City of Branson as the official "Live Entertainment Capital" for the State of Missouri.

This provision is identical to HB 109 (2025).

OFFICIAL ROCK RADIO STATION OF MISSOURI (Section 10.260)

This act designates KSHE 94.7, or "KSHE 95", as the official rock radio station of Missouri.

This provision is identical to HB 602 (2025).

ROUTE 66 SIGNAGE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2025 (Section 226.796, 226.804, and 620.2200)

Currently, the Department of Transportation cannot use state moneys for Route 66 signs. This act repeals that prohibition.

This act creates the "Route 66 Signage Maintenance and Enhancement Act of Missouri". The "Route 66 Maintenance and Enhancement Program" is established within the Department to maintain and repair existing Route 66 supplemental signage across the state. The program may be expanded to include enhancement of such signage, including county and city roads. Signs must highlight historical roadside features and comply with certain Department standards.

No later than January 31, 2026, the Department, in coordination with the Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission, shall establish guidelines for uniformity of supplemental signage design and collaborate with counties and municipalities to implement the installation and maintenance of the signage. The replacement of existing signage and installation of new signage shall be completed by May 30, 2026. The program must implement theft prevention measures for the signage.

The Department shall seek guidance from the Route 66 Association of Missouri with respect to historical context and expertise on signage placement. The act creates the "Route 66 Supplemental Signage Fund" to be used solely purposes of this act. The Department may establish a program to provide matching grants for local governments and organizations to address specific signage needs or enhancements within their jurisdictions. Finally, the Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission can use its funds for the signage program. Currently, the Commission must submit its final report by June 30, 2027, and terminate on December 1, 2027. This act extends the dates to June 30, 2030, and December 1, 2030, respectively.

These provisions are identical to HCS/HB 996 (2025) and SCS/HB 37 (2025).

POW/MIA CPT STEVEN N BEZOLD MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 226.886)

This act designates POW/MIA CPT Steven N Bezold Memorial Highway in Montgomery County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by the Department of Transportation.

These provisions are identical to HB 1106 (2025).

OZARK HIGHLANDS SPIRITS REGION (Section 226.1170)

This act provides that the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Ozark Highland Distillers Guild, shall erect and maintain suitable markings and signs designating the Ozark Highlands Spirits Region.

These provisions are identical to HB 201 (2025), provisions in HCS#2/SS#2/SB 964 (2024), provisions in SCS/SBs 1067, 1308, & 1303 (2024), provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 2797 (2024), HCS/HB 2414 (2024), and provisions in HCS/HB 2279 (2024).

FEES FOR ADMINISTRATIVELY DESIGNATED HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES (Section 227.299)

This act provides that the fee charged by the Highways and Transportation Commission for the 20-year administrative designation of a bridge or highway shall not exceed the cost of the materials needed to construct the sign, rather than the cost of constructing and maintaining the proposed signs.

The act also specifies that highways or bridges designated for certain first responders, military personnel, and state employees shall be exempt from the requirement to submit signatures and fees, rather than excluded from this designation method.

These provisions are identical to HB 841 (2025) and HB 1596 (2025).

SAM GRAVES HEART OF AMERICA BRIDGE (Sections 227.503 and 227.887)

This act designates the Heart of America Bridge in Kansas City as the "Sam Graves Heart of America Bridge".

These provisions are identical to SB 833 (2025) and HB 1394 (2025).

SENATOR BILL FOSTER BRIDGE (Section 227.830)

This act designates "Senator Bill Foster Bridge" in Butler County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by private donations.

These provisions are identical to provisions in HB 37 (2025), provisions in HCS#2/SS#2/SB 964 (2024), and HB 1407 (2024).

CELIA MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 227.840)

This act designates "Celia Memorial Highway" in Callaway County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by private donations.

This provision is identical to provisions in SB 1512 (2024), and substantially similar to provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 2797 (2024) and provisions in HCS#2/SS#2/SB 964 (2024).

ADAM ELLIS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 227.841)

This act designates "Adam Ellis Memorial HIghway" in Pike County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by private donations.

DEPUTY MARSHAL DAVID THURMAN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 227.857)

This act designates "Deputy Marshal David Thurman Memorial Highway" in McDonald County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by the Department of Transportation.

These provisions are identical to HB 734 (2025).

OFFICER CODY ALLEN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 227.862)

This act designates "Officer Cody Allen Memorial Highway" in Lafayette County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by private donations.

This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/HB 37 (2025).

OFFICER JAMES MUHLBAUER K-9 OFFICER CHAMP MEMORIAL BRIDGE (Section 227.871)

This act designates "Officer James Muhlbauer K-9 Officer Champ Memorial Bridge" in Jackson County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by the Department of Transportation.

This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/SB 504 (2025) and SCS/HB 37 (2025).

CORPORAL RICHARD E RUTHERFORD MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 227.875)

This act designates "Corporal Richard E Rutherford Memorial Highway" in Montgomery County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by the Department of Transportation.

These provisions are identical to HB 64 (2025).

PFC BYRON LEA BROWN MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 227.876)

This act designates "PFC Byron Lea Brown Memorial Highway" in Montgomery County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by the Department of Transportation.

These provisions are identical to HB 65 (2025).

LCPL KEO JOE KESHNER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 227.877)

This act designates "LCPL Keo Joe Keshner Memorial Highway" in Montgomery County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by the Department of Transportation.

These provisions are identical to HB 63 (2025).

POLICE OFFICER PHYLICIA CARSON MEMORIAL BRIDGE (Section 227.878)

This act designates "Police Officer Phylicia Carson Memorial Bridge" in Camden County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by the Department of Transportation.

These provisions are identical to HB 107 (2025).

SERGEANT COLIN I ARSLANBAS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 227.879)

This act designates "Sergeant Colin I Arslanbas Memorial Highway" in St. Charles County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by the Department of Transportation.

These provisions are identical to SB 577 (2025) and HB 636 (2025).

US REPRESENTATIVE BILLY LONG HIGHWAY (Section 227.882)

This act designates "US Representative Billy Long Highway" in Greene County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by private donations.

This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/HB 37 (2025).

POLICE OFFICER DAVID LEE MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 227.883)

This act designates "Police Officer David Lee Memorial Highway" in St. Louis City. Costs for the designation shall be paid by the Department of Transportation.

These provisions are identical to HB 957 (2025).

JOHN LUCAS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 227.884)

This act designates "John Lucas Memorial Highway" in Moniteau County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by private donations.

This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/HB 37 (2025).

COL ELMER R PARRISH MEMORIAL BRIDGE (Section 227.885)

This act designates "COL Elmer R Parrish Memorial Bridge" in Pulaski County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by private donations.

This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/HB 37 (2025).

PFC LELAND S DEEDS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 227.888)

This act designates "PFC LeLand S Deeds Memorial Highway" in Sullivan County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by the Department of Transportation.

WILLIAM PATRICK THOMPSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 227.889)

This act designates "William Patrick Thompson Memorial Highway" in Webster County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by private donations.

COTTON FITZSIMMONS MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 227.892)

This act designates "Cotton Fitzsimmons Memorial Highway" in Pike County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by private donations.

These provisions are substantially similar to provisions in HCS#2/SS#2/SB 964 (2024) and provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 2797 (2024).

MAYOR STAN SALVA BRIDGE (Section 227.893)

This act designates "Mayor Stan Salva Bridge" in Jackson County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by private donations.

BEULAH POYNTER MEMORIAL BRIDGE (Section 227.894)

This act designates "Beulah Poynter Memorial Bridge" in Harrison County. Costs for the designation shall be paid by private donations.

FREEDOM 13 ORGANIZATION SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE (Section 301.3183)

This act provides that motor vehicles may be issued "The Freedom 13 Organization" special license plates by the Department of Revenue.

This provision is identical to SB 504 (2025).

THE DIVISION OF TOURISM SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE FUND (Section 620.467)

Current law establishes the Division of Tourism Supplemental Revenue Fund, and provides for appropriations to the fund from certain tourism-related taxes. This act repeals such language and provides that the fund shall consist of any moneys appropriated by the General Assembly and any gifts, contributions, grants, or bequests from federal, private, or other sources.

These provisions are identical to SB 555 (2025), SB 1456 (2024) and to a provision in SCS/HB 2719 (2024).

HISTORIC LEGACY TRAILS OF MISSOURI (Section 620.471)

This act designates certain trails as "Historic Legacy Trails of Missouri". The Department of Economic Development shall place at least two signs along each trail, denoting the trail's status as a historic legacy trail.

These provisions are identical to HB 510 (2025) and provisions in HCS#2/SS#2/SB 964 (2025), similar to HB 1934 (2024), and identical to provisions in SCS/HCS/HB 2797 (2024).

E E CRADER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY (Section 1)

This act designates "E E Crader Highway" in Scott and Mississippi Counties. Costs for the designation shall be paid by private donations.

This provision is identical to a provision in SCS/HB 37 (2025).

ERIC VANDER WEERD

HA 1 - CHANGES THE TITLE OF THE ACT FROM "TOURISM" TO "STATE DESIGNATIONS".

HA 2 - DESIGNATES THE MONTH OF MAY AS "ALPHA-GAL SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH" IN MISSOURI. DESIGNATES THE CITY OF WAVERLY AS THE OFFICIAL APPLE CAPITAL OF MISSOURI. DESIGNATES THE CITY OF CONCORDIA AS THE OFFICIAL PATRIOTIC MURAL CITY OF MISSOURI. CORRECTS DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE "SENATOR BILL FOSTER MEMORIAL BRIDGE" AND THE STREET DESIGNATION FOR THE "OFFICER JAMES MUHLBAUER K-9 OFFICER CHAMP MEMORIAL BRIDGE". REMOVES SECTION 620.467 REGARDING THE DIVISION OF TOURISM SUPPLEMENTAL REVENUE FUND.

Amendments

No Amendments Found.