Missouri HB2689: Requires a state agency to repeal two existing rules before enacting a new one

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2689 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE CHAPPELL. 6375H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 536.014, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to administrative rules. Section A. Section 536.014, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 536.014, to read as follows: 536.014. 1. No department, agency, commission or board rule shall be valid in the event or (2) The rule is in conflict with state law; or (3) The rule is so arbitrary and capricious as to create such substantial inequity as to be unreasonably burdensome on persons affected. 2. No rule proposed by a department, agency, commission, or board shall take effect unless the entity proposing the rule also repeals at least two of its existing rules. ✔ 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

• Chappell, Darin (R, 137) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 7, 2026: Read First Time (H)
4. January 5, 2026: Prefiled (H)

Common questions

What is HB2689?

HB2689 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requires a state agency to repeal two existing rules before enacting a new one.

What is the status of HB2689?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2689?

Chappell, Darin (R, 137).

Where is the official record for HB2689?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2689&year=2026&code=R