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House Bill 495 reaches governor’s desk as Missouri sets May 9 budget deadline
Summary
A state capitol report said House Bill 495, a public-safety measure, is the first proposal this session to reach the governor’s desk. Lawmakers have until 6 p.m. May 9 to pass the fiscal 2026 operating budget; the regular session began Jan. 8 and is scheduled to end one week after the budget deadline.
House Bill 495, described in a state capitol report as a public-safety measure, is the first proposal from this legislative session reported to have reached the governor’s desk, the report said.
The report noted the first regular session of the 100th General Assembly began Jan. 8. Since that date, 10 new members have joined their 24 colleagues, taking part in committee hearings and floor debate. The fiscal year 2026 state operating budget must be passed by 6 p.m. on May 9; the report said the regular session is scheduled to conclude exactly one week later.
Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Doug Beck of Affton said there have been “other victories for other Missouri senators this year,” and that members have negotiated difficult bills and advanced several measures out of the chamber. The report concluded with the attribution, “Reporting from the state capitol, I’m Dean Morgan.”
Details such as vote tallies, sponsors, and the specific provisions of House Bill 495 were not specified in the segment. The report also did not provide further legislative calendar items or a detailed list of bills expected to be finalized before the May 9 budget deadline.
