Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 959: Creates the Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 959 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates the Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council. Primary sponsor: Steve Roberts (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2026): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
SCS/SB 959 - This act establishes the Missouri GIS Advisory Council within the Information Technology Services Division of the Office of Administration. The Council is charged with assisting and advising the state in ensuring the availability, implementation, and enhancement of a statewide geospatial data infrastructure common to all jurisdictions. Appointed members of the Council shall serve two-year terms and shall serve until their successors are appointed. The duties and responsibilities of the Council are described in the act. The act prohibits the council collecting any personally identifiable information of any individual person. This act is substantially similar to HB 2268 (2026), HB 2633 (2026), SCS/SB 204 (2025), the perfected SB 1039 (2024), SB 653 (2023), and a provision in SCS/HB 475 (2023). SCOTT SVAGERA
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Roberts | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Karla May | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Reported Duly Enrolled Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
- Signed by Senate President Pro Tem
- Signed by House Speaker
- Delivered to Governor
- H Third Read and Passed
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
- Voted Do Pass H Rules - Administrative
- Reported Do Pass H Rules - Administrative
- Referred H Rules - Administrative
- Reported Do Pass H Emerging Issues
- Voted Do Pass H Emerging Issues
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