Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2759: Requires publication of a cost estimate and project completion date for any work on the state highway system at the time bidding for a contract on the work first closes
Status: In committee, March 12, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 227, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to contracts for work on the state highway system. Section A. Chapter 227, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 227.101, to read as follows: 227.101. 1. The commission shall publish on the department of transportation's official public website its cost estimate and project completion date for any construction, maintenance, or repair work on the state highway system at the time a contract for the work is awarded. 2. Upon action by the state highways and transportation commission on bids.
From the amended text:
To amend chapter 227, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to contracts for work on the state highway system. Section A. Chapter 227, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 227.101, to read as follows: 227.101. 1. The commission shall publish on the department of transportation's official public website its cost estimate and project completion date for any construction, maintenance, or repair work on the state highway system at the time a contract for the work is awarded. 2. Upon action by the state highways and transportation commission on bids for transportation improvements in a letting, the department of transportation shall publish on the department's website within one business day the engineer's cost estimate and projected completion date for every project in that letting, whether awarded or rejected. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.
Sponsors
- Pouche, Sean (R, 013) · primary sponsor