Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2299: Modifies qualifications for public office
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2299 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE DAVIS. 5960H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 115.306, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to qualifications for public office. Section A. Section 115.306, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 115.306, to read as follows: 115.306. 1. No person shall qualify as a candidate for elective public office in the state of Missouri who has been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under the federal laws of the United States of America or to a felony under the laws of this state or an offense committed in another state that would be considered a felony in this state. 2. (1) Any person who files as a candidate for election to a public office shall be disqualified from participation in the election for which the candidate has filed if such person is delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes, real property taxes on the place of residence, as stated on the declaration of candidacy, or if the person is a past or present corporate officer of any fee office that owes any taxes to the state. (2) Each potential candidate for election …
Sponsors
- Michael Davis (R, 056) · primary sponsor
- Bill Lucas (R, 115)
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2299?
- HB2299 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies qualifications for public office.
- What is the status of HB2299?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2299?
- Michael Davis (R, 056), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB2299?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2299&year=2026&code=R
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