Tourism committee advances three bills in executive session, all pass unanimously

The Missouri House Special Committee on Tourism voted to advance three bills during an executive session, moving each to the next stage without recorded opposition.

Chairman Sykes moved that House Bill 734 be voted “do pass”; the clerk recorded a 9-0 vote in favor. The committee later voted House Bill 650 “do pass” by 9-0 and House Bill 602 “do pass” by 10-0.

The first bill acted on, HB 734, was identified in the committee as Representative Deaton’s designation of a memorial highway. Committee members made no public comments before the roll call. HB 650 was described in the meeting as presented by Representative Sharp; the committee recorded no discussion before the voice and roll-call votes. HB 602, presented by Representative Lewis, was described by the chair as relating to designation of an official state rock radio station; the chair indicated intent to consider floor amendments later to expand similar recognition to other longstanding stations.

All three measures were moved by Chairman Sykes during the executive session and advanced by unanimous committee votes as recorded by the clerk. No amendments or dissenting remarks were recorded in the transcript for these executive-session items.

Votes at a glance - House Bill 734 (designation of a memorial highway): moved to pass; tally 9 yes, 0 no; outcome: approved by committee. - House Bill 650 (presented by Rep. Sharp): moved to pass; tally 9 yes, 0 no; outcome: approved by committee. - House Bill 602 (designation of a state rock radio station; presented by Rep. Lewis): moved to pass; tally 10 yes, 0 no; outcome: approved by committee.

The committee concluded the executive session and proceeded to public hearings on additional tourism-related bills.