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Missouri House Rules Committee advances more than a dozen bills, several on close votes
Summary
The Missouri House Legislative Rules Committee voted to advance a package of bills to the full House, approving multiple measures — some unanimously and several by narrow margins — and postponing action on one item.
The Missouri House of Representatives Legislative Rules Committee advanced a package of bills during its session, approving more than a dozen measures and sending them to the full House for further consideration.
The committee approved a mix of unanimous and divided votes. Several bills passed unanimously or by lopsided margins; a few drew close roll-call results. One bill, House Bill 6 71, was held for possible later action.
Why it matters: The Rules Committee determines whether measures move forward on the House floor. By granting "do pass" recommendations, the committee cleared these measures for debate or further action by the full House.
Votes at a glance
- House Committee substitute for House Bills 195 and 119: Committee moved the bill as "do pass." The committee recorded a 6–3 vote in favor. Representative Bosley registered a strong no during discussion; the roll call produced a 6 yes / 3 no tally.
- House Committee substitute for House Bill 3 26 (Rep. Shields): Passed 9–0.
- House Committee substitute for House Bill 3 31 (Rep. Kelly): Passed 9–0.
- House Committee substitute for House Bill 6 61 (Rep. Keithley): Passed 7–2.
- House Committee substitute for House Bill 3 78 (Rep. Pollitt): Passed 9–0.
- House Bill 4 37 (Rep. Hardwick): Recorded roll-call showed members voting present or split; the chair announced the bill "do pass" (approx. 6 yes / 2 no / 1 present on the record).
- House Committee substitute for House Bills 4 93 and 6 35 (Rep. Van Schoort): Passed 8–1.
- House Committee substitute for House Bill 4 97 (Rep. Chris): Passed 6–3.
- House Committee substitute for House Bill 5 31 (Rep. Hausman): Passed 8–1.
- House Bill 7 43 (Rep. Baker): Passed 9–0.
- House Bill 11 93 (Rep. West): Passed 7–2.
- House Committee substitute for House Bill 2 68 (Rep. Shields): Passed 9–0.
- House Committee substitute for House Bills 44 and 4 26 (Rep. McGurrill): Passed 9–0.
- House Committee substitute for House Bill 9 70 (Rep. Hardwick): Afternoon session recorded the bill as passed with a 3 yes / 2 no / 1 present tally.
- House Bill 7 55 (Rep. Olerking): Passed with a 3 yes / 2 no / 1 present tally.
Items held or delayed
- House Bill 6 71 (Rep. Harbison): The committee delayed action on this bill to permit additional discussion with the sponsor; the chair said action may occur at a later time or in a future hearing.
Discussion, direction and next steps
Most motions were procedural "do pass" recommendations moved by the committee chair. Debate on individual bills was brief in committee and, where recorded, focused on whether existing statutory language already covered the change being proposed (one member said the proposed language would "muddy our statutes"). The chair and members repeatedly called for roll-call votes and announced tallies on the record.
The committee recessed midmeeting and reconvened in the afternoon to complete remaining items. With the committee's "do pass" recommendations, the measures will be placed on the House calendar or advance to the next procedural step determined by House leadership.
Ending note
Committee members thanked participants and adjourned after completing the day's business; the chair announced the committee would reconvene as needed to address outstanding items.
