The governor may authorize the department of economic development to make payments annually to the various legally created regional planning commissions, including East-West Gateway Coordinating Council and Mid-America Regional Council, from state funds appropriated for that purpose. Payments shall be scheduled as nearly as possible to be made on the first day of July of each fiscal year. No such moneys shall be paid to any council or commission which promotes or advocates the construction of a major airport facility in Illinois.
§ 251.032, RSMo