Votes at a glance: Key bills the Missouri House passed Feb. 18

House of Representatives · February 19, 2026

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Summary

On Feb. 18 the House approved a set of measures including HB 2596 (multiple-employer self-insured health plans), HB 16 44 (franchising liability), HB 24 23 (finance-related legislation), HB 26 41 (hemp-derived cannabinoids), HB 24 98 (juvenile-justice reform), HB 26 37 & HB 31 55 (sentencing), and HJR 154 (Medicaid/work requirement resolution).

A quick summary of recorded votes and outcomes from the Feb. 18 House session:

- House Journal approval: Motion by the Gentleman from Green. Vote tally: 123 yea, 3 nay, 3 present — Journal approved (SEG 041–056).

- HB 2596 (multiple-employer self-insured health plans): Moved by Lady from Carroll; passed 145 yea, 0 nay (SEG 189–254).

- HB 16 44 (franchise liability/joint employer): Moved by Gentleman from Douglas; passed 103 yea, 45 nay (SEG 261–377).

- HB 24 23 (division/finance-related bill): Moved by Gentleman from Saint Louis County; passed 146 yea, 0 nay, 3 present (SEG 387–543).

- HB 26 41 (hemp-derived cannabinoids): Moved by Gentleman from Saint Charles County; passed 109 yea, 34 nay, 6 present (SEG 550–1220).

- HB 24 98 (juvenile justice reform): Moved by Gentleman from Saint Louis County; passed 100 yea, 44 nay, 3 present (SEG 1227–1950).

- HB 26 37 & HB 31 55 (sentencing/transparency): Moved by Gentleman from Webster; passed 102 yea, 45 nay, 2 present (SEG 1958–2248).

- House Joint Resolution 154 (Medicaid/work requirement amendment): Moved by Gentleman from Green; passed 99 yea, 48 nay (SEG 2252–2466).

Each motion was made from the floor and recorded by the Clerk. For bills where floor debate occurred, that debate is summarized in the companion articles on hemp, juvenile justice, and sentencing.