Missouri HB2268: Creates the "Missouri GIS Advisory Council"

What the bill says

To amend chapter 37, RSMo, by adding thereto three new sections relating to the Missouri GIS advisory council. Section A. Chapter 37, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto three new sections, to be known as sections 37.1300, 37.1310, and 37.1320, to read as follows: 37.1300. For the purposes of sections 37.1300 to 37.1320, the following terms (2) "Geographic information system (GIS)", a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on the Earth's surface that enables easily seeing, analyzing, and understanding patterns and relationships; (3) "Geospatia.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 37, RSMo, by adding thereto three new sections relating to the Missouri GIS advisory council. Section A. Chapter 37, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto three new sections, to be known as sections 37.1300, 37.1310, and 37.1320, to read as follows: 37.1300. For the purposes of sections 37.1300 to 37.1320, the following terms (2) "Geographic information system (GIS)", a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on the Earth's surface that enables easily seeing, analyzing, and understanding patterns and relationships; (3) "Geospatial", relating to or denoting data that is associated with a particular location; (4) "Missouri Spatial Data Information Service" or "MSDIS", Missouri's primary spatial data clearinghouse responsible for collecting and distributing vector data, aerial photography, and light detection and ranging elevation data that are generated, updated, and funded by state, local, and regional agencies and governments. 37.1310. There is hereby established within the office of administration the "Missouri GIS Advisory Council", which 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. The council shall be established within the information technology services division of the office of the EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended …

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