KLS Keeping Law Simple Legislation in plain English

Straight-ahead summaries built from the official bill text. We keep the source links front and center and leave the decision up to you.

Back to Missouri

SB1446 • 2026

Modifies provisions relating to special elections to fill vacancies in the General Assembly

Modifies provisions relating to special elections to fill vacancies in the General Assembly

Elections
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Washington, Barbara; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-05
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-05 S305

    Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S92

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-16 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

The following summaries of this bill are available:

Print All Summaries

Introduced

Print

SB 1446 - Current law provides that the Governor shall, without delay, issue a writ of election to fill any vacancy in the General Assembly upon receipt of any resignation or notice of vacancy, or if satisfied of the death of any member of either house, during the recess. This act requires such special election to be held at least fifty days but not more than six months after receipt of the resignation or notice of vacancy.
SCOTT SVAGERA