Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3296: Modifies provisions for fire protection districts
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 3296 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SIMMONS. 7176H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 321.220, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to fire protection districts. Section A. Section 321.220, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 321.220, to read as follows: 321.220. For the purpose of providing fire protection to the property within the district, the district and, on its behalf, the board shall have the following powers, authority and (2) To have and use a corporate seal; (3) To sue and be sued, and be a party to suits, actions and proceedings; (4) To enter into contracts, franchises and agreements with any person, partnership, association or corporation, public or private, affecting the affairs of the district, including contracts with any municipality, district or state, or the United States of America, and any of their agencies, political subdivisions or instrumentalities, for the planning, development, construction, acquisition or operation of any public improvement or facility, or for a common service relating to the control or prevention of fires, including the installation, operation and maintenance of water supply distribution, fire hydrant and fire alarm systems; provided, that a notice shall be published for bids on all construction or purchase contracts …
Sponsors
- John Simmons (R, 109) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Common questions
- What is HB3296?
- HB3296 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions for fire protection districts.
- What is the status of HB3296?
- In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3296?
- John Simmons (R, 109).
- Where is the official record for HB3296?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB3296&year=2026&code=R
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