Missouri HB3181: Modifies the procedure for filling a vacancy in the general assembly

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3181 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE WOODS. 7024H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 21.110, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to elections to fill vacancies in the general assembly. Section A. Section 21.110, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 21.110, to read as follows: 21.110. If the governor receives any resignation or notice of vacancy, or if he or she is [satisfied] notified of the death of any member of either house, [during the recess,] he or sheshall[, without delay,] issue a writ of election within ten daysto [supply] fillthe vacancy, unless such vacancy occurs less than ninety days before the general election. An election ordered under the provisions of this section shall occur within sixty days of the issuance of the writ. ✔ 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

• Woods, Eric (D, 018) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. February 4, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. February 3, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB3181?

HB3181 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies the procedure for filling a vacancy in the general assembly.

What is the status of HB3181?

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

Who sponsored HB3181?

Woods, Eric (D, 018).

Where is the official record for HB3181?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3181&year=2026&code=R