HB 2630 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies the procedure for filling a vacancy in the general assembly

HB 2630 changes how vacancies in the state's general assembly are filled. It requires the governor to issue an election writ within seven days if a member dies during a recess, unless the vacancy occurs after the 40th Tuesday before the member's term ends. This directly affects governors, who must act faster to schedule special elections for vacant seats. The bill modifies the existing process to streamline vacancy fillings, ensuring timely elections for constituents. (Procedural bill; summary focuses on specific policy change.)
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 31, 2025 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Dec 31, 2025
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Marty Murray
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