Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2797: Designates April 9th each year as Clyde S. Cahill, Jr. day.
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to Clyde S. Cahill, Jr. day. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.417, to read as follows: 9.417. April ninth each year is hereby designated as "Clyde S. Cahill, Jr. Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to honor the former senior judge of the United States Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Cahill's illustrious legal career also included service on the bench of the twenty-second cir.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 9, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to Clyde S. Cahill, Jr. day. Section A. Chapter 9, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 9.417, to read as follows: 9.417. April ninth each year is hereby designated as "Clyde S. Cahill, Jr. Day" in Missouri. The citizens of this state are encouraged to participate in appropriate events and activities to honor the former senior judge of the United States Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Cahill's illustrious legal career also included service on the bench of the twenty-second circuit court, as the chief legal advisor for the NAACP, and as a regional attorney for the United States Office of Economic Opportunity in Kansas City. ✔ 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.
Sponsors
- Anderson, Marlon (D, 076) · primary sponsor
- Marla Smith (D, 074)
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)