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Missouri House approves journal, lists three measures for first reading and adjourns
Summary
The Missouri House opened with an invocation, approved the House Journal by roll call, the clerk read two joint resolutions and a House bill for first reading (details not specified), several committee meetings were announced, and the chamber adjourned until Jan. 21, 2026.
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri House of Representatives convened Thursday, opened with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the House Journal and read three measures for first reading before adjourning until Jan. 21, 2026.
Majority leadership moved to approve the House Journal for the sixth day (Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026); following a roll call the chair declared the motion approved. The clerk announced the roll call tally in the chamber as '126' and '3 present' when recording the result.
During the introductory portion of the session, the chamber recognized guests from YouthBuild and Youth Alliance, naming Sherry Rooms (identified in the transcript as executive director of Joplin's YouthBuild), Josh Stinson (YouthBuild, Cape Girardeau), Stephanie Tam, Ania Allen, Terry Spires and Anita Jolley (members of a Youth Alliance contingent) and student visitor Mason Longwell from Eldon High School.
The clerk read three measures for first reading: House Joint Resolution No. 169 (introduced by Murphy) relating to state revenue; House Joint Resolution No. 170 (introduced by Cook) relating to the Department of Transportation; and House Bill No. 3010 (introduced in the Senate) relating to prior authorization of health care services. The reading provided the bill and resolution numbers and sponsors as announced; the clerk did not provide substantive text, committee referrals, or further details during the reading.
Members also announced committee meeting times immediately following adjournment, including public safety (Hearing Room 1), ways and means (Hearing Room 6) and transportation (Hearing Room 7, pending a quorum).
The majority leader moved that the House stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. The chair called for the ayes, declared the ayes had it, and the body stood adjourned.
