Votes at a glance: House advances health-plan, franchise, and multiple bills Feb. 18
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Summary
The House approved several bills with limited floor debate: HB2596 (multiple-employee self-insured health plans) passed 145-0; HB1644 (franchise liability) passed 103-45; HB2423 passed 146-0-3. Other measures discussed included joint resolutions and committee substitutes.
A number of bills with relatively brief floor debate cleared the Missouri House on Feb. 18.
- House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2596 (multiple-employee self-insured health plans): sponsor (Lady from Carroll) described the bill as allowing certain small-business groups to form self-insured plans; recorded vote reported 145 yeas, 0 nays (third read and passed).
- House Bill 1644 (franchise/joint employer liability): sponsor (Gentleman from Douglas) framed the bill as protecting small franchise businesses while preserving employee rights; recorded vote reported 103 yeas, 45 nays (third read and passed).
- House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2423: sponsor reported unanimous committee votes; recorded floor vote 146 yeas, 0 nays, 3 present (third read and passed).
Other items called for later consideration included a range of bills the House would consider upon return and a set of committee announcements. The day ended with committee meeting notices and adjournment until 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.
This roundup lists final recorded floor tallies and sponsors' stated purposes as given on the House floor; it does not summarize every procedural or inquiry exchange that occurred during the session.
