HB 17 Summary

• Appropriates funds for capital improvements across Missouri state government departments for the fiscal period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013, using unexpended balances available as of June 30, 2011.

• Allocates approximately $19.3 million to Missouri State University for facilities reutilization plan phase one and approximately $10.2 million to Truman State University for Pershing Building planning, design, renovation, and construction.

• Provides approximately $61.3 million to University of Missouri for various projects including the Greenley Learning and Discovery Park, Ellis Fischel Cancer and Medical Education Center renovation, pharmacy and nursing facilities, and agricultural research facilities.

• Appropriates $46 million from the Conservation Commission Fund to the Department of Conservation for stream and lake access acquisition, land purchases for wildlife and forests, and facility improvements statewide.

• Directs capital improvement funds to multiple state agencies including the Department of Natural Resources ($16.5 million for parks and facilities), Department of Corrections, Department of Mental Health, Department of Public Safety, veterans' homes, and the Missouri National Guard for maintenance, repairs, renovations, and new construction projects.