Creates the "Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council"
Impact
If enacted, this bill will amend chapter 37 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to include new sections specifically related to the Geospatial Advisory Council. The overarching goal is to facilitate collaboration among various government jurisdictions and private sectors to ensure synchronized data sharing and management practices. The council will consist of multiple members from various state departments and appointed citizens to represent diverse interests in geospatial data handling.
Summary
House Bill 71 proposes the establishment of the Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council aimed at enhancing the availability and implementation of a statewide geospatial data infrastructure. The council is tasked with advising the state on research, planning, training, and education related to geographic information systems (GIS). It serves to bolster existing geospatial frameworks and aims to provide immediate access to geospatial data for citizens, particularly focusing on life-safety entities such as NextGeneration911 services.
Contention
While the bill aims to streamline geospatial data sharing across state and local jurisdictions, it may also raise questions regarding funding and resource allocation for the council's activities. There may be concerns about how effectively the council can govern and enhance geospatial systems while balancing the needs of different communities and state agencies. The potential for bureaucratic delays in implementing the proposed infrastructure updates could also be a point of contention among stakeholders.