Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3074: Designates April thirteenth each year as William Lacy Clay, Sr. Day
Status: In committee, March 12, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to William Lacy Clay Sr. day. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.509, to read as follows: 9.509. April thirtieth each year is hereby designated as "William Lacy Clay Sr. Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to celebrate the life and legacy of William Lacy Clay Sr., who represented Missouri's first district in Congress from 1969 to 2001 and was one of the founding members of the Congression.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to William Lacy Clay Sr. day. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.509, to read as follows: 9.509. April thirtieth each year is hereby designated as "William Lacy Clay Sr. Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to celebrate the life and legacy of William Lacy Clay Sr., who represented Missouri's first district in Congress from 1969 to 2001 and was one of the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus. ✔ 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.
Sponsors
- Fountain, Henderson (D, 085) · primary sponsor
- Marla Smith (D, 074)
- Johnson, Michael (D, 023)
- Kem Smith (D, 068)