Missouri HB1651: Designates Dexter, MO as the "Rib City" of Missouri

What the bill says

To amend chapter 10, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the rib city of Missouri. Section A. Chapter 10, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 10.282, to read as follows: 10.282. The city of Dexter is selected for and shall be known as the official "Rib 2 City" for the state of Missouri. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 10, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the rib city of Missouri. Section A. Chapter 10, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 10.282, to read as follows: 10.282. The city of Dexter is selected for and shall be known as the official "Rib 2 City" for the state of Missouri. ✔ EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language.

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Sponsors

• Steven Jordan (R, 151) · primary sponsor
• Burt Whaley (R, 138)

Latest actions

1. April 29, 2026: Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
2. April 13, 2026: Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
3. April 9, 2026: Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
4. March 23, 2026: Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)