Missouri HB1960: Designates the smooth chanterelle as the official state mushroom

What the bill says

To amend chapter 10, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the official state mushroom. Section A. Chapter 10, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 10.281, to read as follows: 10.281. The smooth chanterelle, scientifically known as Cantharellus lateritius, is 2 selected for and shall be known as the official mushroom 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 langu.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 10, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the official state mushroom. Section A. Chapter 10, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 10.281, to read as follows: 10.281. The smooth chanterelle, scientifically known as Cantharellus lateritius, is 2 selected for and shall be known as the official mushroom 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

• Tara Peters (R, 122) · primary sponsor
• Hardwick, Bill (R, 121)

Latest actions

1. March 12, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
2. March 11, 2026: Voted Do Pass (H)
3. March 11, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
4. March 4, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)