Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMissouriIntroduced
HB 2008: Appropriates money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Public Safety and the Department of National Guard
Dirk Deaton
HB 2008 status: Introduced — Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (updated Jun 30, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
65OUT OF 100
Score:65/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill provides funding for the Department of Public Safety and the Missouri National Guard to cover daily operations and programs.
Who is affected
State employees, law enforcement personnel, and members of the National Guard.
Requirements and enforcement
The departments are required to manage funds according to state budgetary constraints.
Costs and funding
The specific dollar amount is not stated in the available abstract.
When it takes effect
Funds generally apply to the fiscal cycle following enactment.
Potential benefits
Supports continued staffing, readiness, and public safety operations across the state.
Risks and tradeoffs
No granular information is available regarding how the money is distributed or how performance will be tracked.
What is still unknown
The exact monetary figures, specific program focuses, and impact on future budget cycles are not detailed in the available source.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Ensures funding for essential state operations
- Supports departmental payroll and local grants
- Maintains public safety service stability
Risks
- Lacks detail on specific spending allocations
- Potential for inefficient agency spending
- Limited oversight on budget expenditure efficiency
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Formalizes legislative control over agency budgets
- Creates a clear budgetary trail for public funds
- Allows for annual fiscal review of departments
Risks
- Limited to basic spending authorization
- Lacks detailed performance metrics in source
- Opaque allocation of granular funds
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Funds emergency management response capabilities
- Sustains law enforcement operational requirements
- Supports National Guard readiness
Risks
- No evidence provided on funding adequacy
- Unclear if budget addresses current safety gaps
- Potential misalignment between funds and threats
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; exact budget amounts and line-item details are unknown.
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Where it stands
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