MO SB9

Establishes Career and Technical Education Advisory Council with 11 members appointed by the governor to oversee state budget development and implementation for career and technical education programs.

Creates University of Missouri extension districts allowing councils to form single-council or consolidated districts with authority to levy property taxes up to 30 cents per $100 of assessed valuation for extension programming.

Restricts alien and foreign business acquisition of agricultural land to one percent of total state agricultural acreage, requiring director of agriculture approval for all acquisitions.

Increases penalties for theft of livestock exceeding $10,000 to a class B felony and establishes class C felony for theft of materials intended for methamphetamine manufacturing.

Modifies animal neglect, abandonment, and abuse statutes by clarifying definitions and penalties, including creating new animal trespass infraction for animals not controlled for 12+ hours.