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HB1997 • 2026

Allows the general assembly, the house, and the senate to employ capitol security officers

Allows the general assembly, the house, and the senate to employ capitol security officers

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Irwin, Bill (055)
Last action
2026-04-13
Official status
04/13/2026 - Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
Effective date
Emergency

Plain English Breakdown

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Amendments

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5029H01.05H

5029H01.05H • Dean

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Plain English: Distributed 5029H01.05H by Dean

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-13 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  2. 2026-04-09 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)

  3. 2026-03-23 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  4. 2026-03-11 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)

  5. 2026-02-24 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  6. 2026-02-17 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 2

  7. 2026-02-16 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  8. 2026-02-16 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Voted Do Pass (H)

  9. 2026-02-10 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

  10. 2026-01-29 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Executive Session Completed (H)

  11. 2026-01-29 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Voted Do Pass (H)

  12. 2026-01-29 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 1

  13. 2026-01-20 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Public Hearing Completed (H)

  14. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read Second Time (H)

  15. 2026-01-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Referred: Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs(H)

  16. 2026-01-07 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Read First Time (H)

  17. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled (H)

Official Summary Text

Allows the general assembly, the house, and the senate to employ capitol security officers