HB 134 -- EQUIPMENT GRANTS FOR UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ENGINEERING
PROGRAMS

SPONSOR:  Guest

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass" by the Committee on Higher
Education by a vote of 8 to 0.

This bill extends the sunset provision from June 30, 2007, to
June 30, 2017, for a capital improvement appropriation request to
include engineering equipment grants at the University of
Missouri.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Cost on General Revenue Fund of Up to
$1,119,600 in FY 2008, Up to $1,080,000 in FY 2009, and Up to
$1,080,000 in FY 2010.  No impact on Other State Funds in
FY 2008, FY 2009, and FY 2010.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that engineering programs are very
technology-dependent, and employers want graduates who have
experience with up-to-date equipment.  This appropriation
authority was created in 1985 and renewed in 1996.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Guest; American
Council of Engineering Companies of Missouri; Missouri Society of
Professional Engineers; Larry Hendren; and Walter Vandelicht.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:18 am