Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing a joint committee on conservation oversight
HJR 191 proposes a constitutional amendment to create a joint legislative committee for oversight of Missouri's conservation department and commission. This committee, composed of three House members (including one minority member) and three Senate members (including one minority member), must approve specific actions before the conservation department can implement them, including rule changes, property purchases, and director appointments. The amendment requires the department to submit these requests to the committee for approval or rejection under a process defined by law. If passed by voters, it would change how conservation decisions are reviewed, directly affecting the department's operations and requiring legislative input on key management actions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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Committee
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May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bennie Cook
RRepublican
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