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MO HB1641

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Overcast

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules' authority to review any rule, regulation, guidance document, policy, or directive issued by state agencies, regardless of whether it was formally promulgated or is currently in effect

  • Grants the committee subpoena power to compel witness attendance (including agency directors and employees) and production of documents, with authority to administer oaths and refer noncompliance or false testimony to prosecuting authorities

  • Requires the committee to issue notices of noncompliance for agency actions that exceed statutory authority or have unapproved fiscal impacts exceeding $250,000 annually, with agencies given 30 days to respond

  • Mandates state departments file notice with the committee within 10 days of issuing any guidance document, directive, or policy of general applicability not promulgated as a formal rule

  • Requires an annual report to the General Assembly detailing rules reviewed, compliance findings, and corrective actions, which must be considered during appropriations and legislative matters relating to each agency

Legislative Description

Modifies provisions for the joint committee on administrative rules

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 1

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules - Legislative3/3/2026
Government Efficiency1/8/2026

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