Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2937: Creates a new joint committee on government efficiency
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 21, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the joint committee on government efficiency. Section A. Chapter 21, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 21.955, to read as follows: 21.955. 1. There is hereby established a joint committee of the general assembly, which shall be known as the "Joint Committee on Government Efficiency" and shall be composed of the following members: (1) Three members of the senate to be appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate; (2) Two members of the senate to be appointed by the minority.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 21, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the joint committee on government efficiency. Section A. Chapter 21, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 21.955, to read as follows: 21.955. 1. There is hereby established a joint committee of the general assembly, which shall be known as the "Joint Committee on Government Efficiency" and shall be composed of the following members: (1) Three members of the senate to be appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate; (2) Two members of the senate to be appointed by the minority floor leader of the senate; (3) Three members of the house of representatives to be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and (4) Two members of the house of representatives to be appointed by the minority floor leader of the house of representatives. 2. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum, but the concurrence of a majority of the members shall be required for the determination of any matter within the committee's duties. 3. The president pro tempore of the senate shall select the chair of the committee in even-numbered general assemblies and the speaker of the house of representatives shall select the chair of the committee in odd-numbered …
Sponsors
- Louis Riggs (R, 005) · primary sponsor