Missouri HB1967: Requires members of the general assembly to stay present in a hearing when a bill they sponsor is being heard

What the bill says

To amend chapter 21, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the general assembly. Section A. Chapter 21, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 21.489, to read as follows: 21.489. 1. The sponsor of a bill shall remain present in the hearing room for the entirety of the public hearing on such bill. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of this section, the bill sponsor may leave the hearing room to attend to health or personal needs and shall return to the hearing room within ten minutes. 3. As used in this section, the term "health o.

From the introduced text:

To amend chapter 21, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the general assembly. Section A. Chapter 21, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 21.489, to read as follows: 21.489. 1. The sponsor of a bill shall remain present in the hearing room for the entirety of the public hearing on such bill. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of this section, the bill sponsor may leave the hearing room to attend to health or personal needs and shall return to the hearing room within ten minutes. 3. As used in this section, the term "health or personal needs" shall include essential activities required to maintain an individual's physical well-being and shall not include breaks for meals or meetings. ✔ 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

• Jeremy Dean (D, 132) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)