Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2633: Creates the Missouri geospatial advisory council
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 37, RSMo, by adding thereto four new sections relating to Missouri geospatial advisory council. Section A. Chapter 37, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto four new sections, to be known as sections 37.1300, 37.1310, 37.1320, and 37.1330, to read as follows: 37.1300. For the purposes of sections 37.1300 to 37.1330, the following terms mean: (1) "Council", the Missouri geospatial advisory council established in section 37.1310; (2) "Geographic information system (GIS)", a computer system for capturing, storing, checking, and displaying data related to positions on the Earth's sur.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 37, RSMo, by adding thereto four new sections relating to Missouri geospatial advisory council. Section A. Chapter 37, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto four new sections, to be known as sections 37.1300, 37.1310, 37.1320, and 37.1330, to read as follows: 37.1300. For the purposes of sections 37.1300 to 37.1330, the following terms mean: (1) "Council", the Missouri geospatial advisory council established in section 37.1310; (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 Geospatial 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 through research, planning, EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to …