Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2601: Repeals provisions relating to suspension of professional licenses for failure to pay state taxes or file state tax returns
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2601 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE STINNETT. 4166H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 324.001, 324.010, 337.647, and 339.845, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to suspension of professional licenses for failure to pay state taxes or file state tax returns. Section A. Sections 324.001, 324.010, 337.647, and 339.845, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 324.001 and 337.647, to read as follows: 324.001. 1. For the purposes of this section, the following terms (2) "Director", the director of the division of professional registration; and (3) "Division", the division of professional registration. 2. There is hereby established a "Division of Professional Registration" assigned to the department of commerce and insurance as a type III transfer, headed by a director appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. All of the general provisions, definitions and powers enumerated in section 1 of the Omnibus State Reorganization Act of 1974 and Executive Order 06-04 shall apply to this department and its divisions, agencies, and personnel. 3. The director of the division of professional registration shall promulgate rules and regulations which designate for each board or commission assigned to the division the renewal date for licenses or certificates. …
Sponsors
- Stinnett, Melanie (R, 133) · primary sponsor
- Fowler, Ron (R, 031)
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Common questions
- What is HB2601?
- HB2601 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Repeals provisions relating to suspension of professional licenses for failure to pay state taxes or file state tax returns.
- What is the status of HB2601?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2601?
- Stinnett, Melanie (R, 133), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB2601?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2601&year=2026&code=R
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