Missouri HB3264: Designates the city of Kansas City as the "Barbecue Capital" of the state of Missouri

What the bill says

To amend chapter 10, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the barbecue capital of the state of Missouri. Section A. Chapter 10, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 10.287, to read as follows: 10.287. The city of Kansas City is selected for and shall be known as the official 2 "Barbecue Capital of 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 barbecue capital of the state of Missouri. Section A. Chapter 10, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 10.287, to read as follows: 10.287. The city of Kansas City is selected for and shall be known as the official 2 "Barbecue Capital of 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

• Johnson, Michael (D, 023) · primary sponsor
• FountainHend, Yolonda (I)

Latest actions

1. March 12, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 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)