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Judiciary Committee advances four bills in executive session; one fails on split vote
Summary
The Missouri House Judiciary Committee met in executive session and voted to give 'due pass' recommendations to four bills: HB 18‑34, HB 2,458, HB 2,164, and HB 2,167, with HB 2,167 passing 8–3 after three no votes in roll call.
The Missouri House Judiciary Committee convened and carried out four executive‑session votes, advancing a slate of bills to the next stage with mostly unanimous committee support.
Chair Parker opened the session and moved several bills for 'due pass' consideration. The committee voted 10–0 to approve House Bill 18‑34, a technical change addressing the age reference in an enticement‑of‑a‑child provision. The panel then voted 11–0 to advance House Bill 2,458, described by a supporter as cleanup language related to orders of protection.
Members next approved House Bill 2,164, which the sponsor described as relating to the wrongful‑death statute; the roll call was 11–0. The committee’s final executive vote was on House Bill 2,167, which would authorize the Attorney General to appoint commissioned and non‑commissioned investigators. That measure passed 8–3 on roll call. Ranking Member Smith recorded a “no” on that vote.
No amendments or further debate were recorded in the executive session minutes for these measures. The committee recessed executive session and moved into the public‑hearing portion of its agenda.
Votes at a glance: HB 18‑34 — voted due pass, 10 ayes, 0 nos; HB 2,458 — voted due pass, 11 ayes, 0 nos; HB 2,164 — voted due pass, 11 ayes, 0 nos; HB 2,167 — voted due pass, 8 ayes, 3 nos.
The committee will carry these recommendations forward through the legislative process with the formal committee reports and floor calendars to follow.
