Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HCR31: Establishes a Seal of Civic Recognition for certain graduating high school seniors
Status: Introduced
What the bill says
From the amended text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6585H.06C JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk Relating to the Seal of Civic Recognition award. WHEREAS, the state of Missouri recognizes the core importance of education focused on patriotism, citizenship, and civics; and WHEREAS, the state recognizes the significant importance of civic engagement; and WHEREAS,the state celebrates such commitment on a local, state, and national level on the part of our state's graduating seniors; and WHEREAS, the state desires to support such education and graduating seniors by awarding a "State of Missouri Seal of Civic Recognition" to each senior who meets the specific criteria for various levels of the Seal of Civic Recognition; and WHEREAS, the state hopes and expects that such award will garner recognition of such student's efforts in the form of scholarships, financial assistance, internships, apprenticeships, and other similar awards to aid such student's pursuit of future education and vocational or professional career opportunities; and WHEREAS, the state desires to commend a commitment to our beautiful state and this nation through service in the Armed Forces of the United States, with the full and joyous expectation that, after such student's term of service to this state and our nation, the student will be heartily welcomed home with open arms by a grateful citizenry: HCS HCR …
Sponsors
- John Martin (R, 044) · primary sponsor
- Dave Griffith (R, 060)
- Ed Lewis (R, 006)
Latest actions
- : Reported Do Pass (H)
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
- : HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
- : HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Public Hearing Completed (H)
- : Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (April 23, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HCS Reported Do Pass (H) (April 15, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HCR31?
- HCR31 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Establishes a Seal of Civic Recognition for certain graduating high school seniors.
- What is the status of HCR31?
- Introduced. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) (April 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HCR31?
- John Martin (R, 044), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR31?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HCR31&year=2026&code=R
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