House Resolution 38 Summary

• Establishes comprehensive rules of procedure and governance for the Missouri House of Representatives during the 96th General Assembly, covering meeting times, officer elections, committee structure, and legislative processes.

• Defines 43 regular standing committees with specific jurisdictions over areas including agriculture, appropriations, budget, education, health care, judiciary, transportation, and various other policy domains.

• Sets forth detailed procedures for bill introduction, committee referral, amendment, perfection, and passage through three readings, including special processes for consent bills and federal mandate bills.

• Establishes rules for member conduct including dress code, voting procedures, debate limitations, decorum requirements, and prohibitions on profanity and distracting activities on the House floor.

• Grants the Speaker authority over House administration, including supervision of employees, control of the chamber, parliamentary rulings, and appointment of committee members and officers.