Missouri HB2123: Modifies provisions governing funding for higher education

What the bill says

From the amended text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 2123 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 4305H.03C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 173.250, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to higher education workforce policy prioritization. Section A. Section 173.250, RSMo, is repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 173.250 and 173.1541, to read as follows: 173.250. 1. There is hereby established a "Higher Education Academic Scholarship Program" and any moneys appropriated by the general assembly for this program shall be used to provide scholarships for Missouri citizens to attend a Missouri college or university of their choice pursuant to the provisions of this section. 2. The definitions of terms set forth in section 173.1102 shall be applicable to such terms as used in this section. In addition, the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Academic scholarship", an amount of money paid by the state of Missouri to a student pursuant to the provisions of this section; (2) "ACT", the American College Testing program examination; (3) "Approved institution", an approved public or approved private institution as defined in section 173.1102; (4) "Eligible student", an individual who meets the criteria set forth in section 173.1104, excluding the requirements of financial need and undergraduate status and, in addition, meets the following (b) …

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Sponsors

• John Black (R, 129) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 15, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
2. April 15, 2026: Voted Do Pass (H)
3. April 15, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
4. April 9, 2026: Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
5. March 31, 2026: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 3
6. March 31, 2026: HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
7. March 31, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
8. March 10, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)
9. March 2, 2026: Referred: Higher Education and Workforce Development(H)
10. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)

Votes

• Reported Do Pass (H) (April 15, 2026): 9 yea, 1 nay, passed
• HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (March 31, 2026): 9 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2123?

HB2123 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions governing funding for higher education.

What is the status of HB2123?

In committee as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0 (April 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2123?

John Black (R, 129).

Where is the official record for HB2123?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2123&year=2026&code=R