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MO HJR191

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bennie Cook

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment (Article III, Section 54) to be submitted to Missouri voters at the November 2026 general election or a special election called by the governor

  • Creates a permanent 6-member Joint Committee on Conservation Oversight consisting of 3 state representatives appointed by the Speaker and 3 state senators appointed by the President Pro Tempore, with at least one minority party member from each chamber

  • Requires the Department of Conservation and Conservation Commission to obtain committee approval before changing rules/regulations, purchasing real property, or selecting a director or deputy director

  • Committee members receive no additional compensation beyond their legislative salary but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred during official meetings

  • Appointing authorities (Speaker and President Pro Tempore) may discharge and replace committee members at any time

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing a joint committee on conservation oversight

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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