Missouri HB3510: Modifies the duties of the state auditor relating to reporting of improper governmental activities

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3510 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE MARTIN. 7475H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 29.221, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to powers of the state auditor. Section A. Section 29.221, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 29.221, to read as follows: 29.221. 1. The auditor shall provide various means to receive reports of allegations of improper governmental activities, which shall include a telephone hotline, electronic mail, and internet access. The auditor shall periodically publicize the hotline telephone number, electronic mail address, internet website address, and any other means by which the auditor may receive reports of allegations of improper governmental activities. Individuals who make a report under this section may choose to remain anonymous until the individual affirmatively consents to having the individual's identity disclosed. 2. The auditor shall receive and initially review reports of allegations of improper governmental activities of state agencies, political subdivisions, or state or political subdivision officers or employees within the scope of authority set forth in this section, including misappropriation, mismanagement, waste of resources, fraud, or violations of state or federal law, rule or regulation. After conducting an initial review, the auditor may investigate those allegations the auditor deems to be …

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Sponsors

• John Martin (R, 044) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 14, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
2. April 1, 2026: Voted Do Pass (H)
3. April 1, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
4. March 25, 2026: Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
5. March 24, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 14 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0
6. March 23, 2026: Voted Do Pass (H)
7. March 23, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
8. March 11, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)
9. March 5, 2026: Referred: Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs(H)
10. February 27, 2026: Read Second Time (H)

Votes

• Reported Do Pass (H) (April 14, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (March 24, 2026): 14 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB3510?

HB3510 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies the duties of the state auditor relating to reporting of improper governmental activities.

What is the status of HB3510?

In committee as of April 14, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 (April 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB3510?

John Martin (R, 044).

Where is the official record for HB3510?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3510&year=2026&code=R