MO HB1656

Creates the "Cyber Crime Investigation Fund" in the state treasury with an annual appropriation of $3 million beginning in fiscal year 2010, administered by the Department of Public Safety.

Establishes a grant program to fund multijurisdictional Internet cyber crime law enforcement task forces and law enforcement agencies investigating Internet sex crimes against children, including detective and computer forensic personnel salaries, training, and equipment purchases.

Creates an 8-member grant award panel comprised of the DPS director, representatives from the Missouri Police Chiefs Association, Missouri Sheriffs' Association, Missouri State Troopers Association, and one member each from the House and Senate, with appointed members serving 4-year terms.

Requires local matching funds from grant recipients and gives priority to grants for newly hired detectives and computer forensic personnel; establishes minimum training standards for participating personnel.

Includes sunset provision requiring reauthorization by the General Assembly six years after the effective date, with further sunset at twelve years if reauthorized; declared an emergency act.