SB 983 Missouri Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to voter registration

The context provided does not include specific details about the provisions or mechanisms of SB 983. The official abstract only states it "Modifies provisions relating to voter registration" without describing what changes are proposed, who would be affected, or the key mechanisms. Without additional information on the bill's content, a factual summary of its policy changes cannot be created. The bill is currently in early committee review with no further details available in the provided context.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Feb 18, 2026

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What changed between versions

3376S.02I - Introduced → Senate Committee Substitute - Committee Version · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was renumbered and reorganized into a Senate Committee Substitute version, which added new administrative requirements. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a requirement for the Secretary of State to establish an advisory committee to assist with the voter registration system. Additionally, the committee version added authority for the Secretary of State to promulgate rules to execute the section, provided they follow standard rulemaking procedures.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include the creation of a new advisory committee and the authority to create implementing rules.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for the Secretary of State to establish an advisory committee to assist in the establishment and maintenance of the Missouri voter registration system.

Added authority for the Secretary of State to promulgate rules to execute the section, with the condition that rules must follow chapter 536 procedures.

TECHNICAL

The bill was renumbered from SB 983 (3376S.02I) to SB 983 (3376S.03C) and reorganized into a committee substitute format.

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Committee

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

SCS Voted Do Pass S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee (3376S.03C)

upper

Feb 9, 2026

Upper · Passed

Hearing Conducted S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee

upper

Dec 1, 2025

Introduced

Prefiled

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors