HB 535 Missouri House · 2025 Regular Session

Designates the rhinoceros as the official state zoo animal

HB 535 designates the rhinoceros as Missouri's official state zoo animal. This symbolic bill, which has been prefaced and read in committee, does not create new laws or affect any policies, people, or regulations. It solely serves as a ceremonial designation for the state's zoo animal, with no practical impact on residents or state operations. As a procedural resolution, it has no substantive policy changes or real-world consequences.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 12, 2024 Last action May 15, 2025
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Committee
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May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 12, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dane Diehl
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