House Committee on Administration and Accounts #
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Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“(a) Duties generally. The Committee on Administration and Accounts shall superintend and have sole and complete control of all financial obligations and business affairs of the House except those employees appointed by or assigned to the Speaker, or assigned to the Budget Committee Chair, the Speaker Pro Tem, the Majority Floor Leader, the Minority Floor Leader, and the Officers of the House. The committee shall provide for the receiving and receipt of all supplies, equipment, and furnishings purchased from the account of the House and shall further provide for the use and distribution thereof.
“(b) Funds for operation of member’s individual offices. The committee shall also prescribe rules governing the expenditure of funds allotted to individual members for the operation of their offices. Such rules shall be applied equally to, and shall require the equal treatment of, all members with regard to the expenditure of such funds. Subject to such rules, each member shall have discretion to expend such funds, for the use of his or her office, without the approval of the committee.
“(c) Allotment of offices, chamber seats, and parking spaces. Each member shall be allotted his or her own office, chamber seat, and parking assignment. The committee shall assign all offices, chamber seats, and parking spaces under its control and reserved for members. The committee may make assignments to the party caucuses for those caucuses to assign to their respective members. The House officers, the floor leaders and assistant floor leaders of each party, the Budget Committee Chair, and the chair and ranking minority member of the Administration and Accounts Committee, without respect to the seniority of those members, shall have priority with respect to such assignments within their respective caucuses.
“(d) Duties of the Chief Clerk in Respect to Committee. The Chief Clerk of the House may be authorized to act for the committee, but only in the manner and to the extent as may have been previously authorized by the committee. Such authorization shall be entered in the minutes of the committee. The Chief Clerk shall maintain financial records for the House in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Chief Clerk of the House shall keep a detailed accounting of all transactions and shall furnish each member of the committee and the Speaker with a copy of such account on a quarterly basis.
“(e) Recognition of Caucuses. The committee may approve and prescribe for the recognition of caucuses. Any group of five or more House members may seek designation as a caucus for the purpose of identifying and collaborating on issues within a common sphere of public interest. The committee shall post the names of all recognized caucuses on the House website” (House Rule 24(2)).
House Committee on Agriculture #
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Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Agriculture may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the protection, promotion, and encouragement of agriculture in this state” (House Rule 24(3)).
House Committee on Children and Families #
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Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Children and Families may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the Department of Social Services, the Department of Health and Senior Services, and other matters relating to the fostering and promotion of children, families, and persons with disabilities in this state” (House Rule 24(6)).
House Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources #
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Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the functions and operations of the Department of Conservation and the Department of Natural Resources and all powers thereto conferred upon by the Missouri constitution and statutes” (House Rule 24(8)).
House Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions #
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Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Corrections and Public Institutions may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to adult and juvenile penal and correctional problems, the administration of correctional institutions, and the state penitentiary” (House Rule 24(9)).
House Committee on Crime and Public Safety #
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Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Crime and Public Safety may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to criminal laws, law enforcement, and public safety matters” (House Rule 24(10)).
House Committee on Economic Development #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Economic Development may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to commerce, industrial growth, expansion, and development” (House Rule 24(11)).
House Committee on Elections #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Elections may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to elections and election contests involving members of the House and on the qualifications and terms of elected officials” (House Rule 24(12)).
House Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to elementary and secondary education and life-long learning in this state, including teachers, financing, property, indebtedness, and curriculum” (House Rule 24(13)).
House Committee on Emerging Issues #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Emerging Issues may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to general or miscellaneous issues as determined by the Speaker” (House Rule 24(14)).
House Committee on Ethics #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Ethics may consider and report upon complaints referred to it relating to a member of the House involving the commission of a crime, misconduct, willful neglect of duty, corruption in office, or other complaints relating to the ethical conduct of a member. The committee is authorized to sit and act at any time or place within the State of Missouri during the recess and adjournment periods of the House, administer oaths, and take testimony, either orally or by sworn written statement” (House Rule 24(15)).
House Committee on Financial Institutions #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Financial Institutions may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to banks, banking, savings and loans, credit unions, and other financial institutions” (House Rule 24(16)).
House Committee on General Laws #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on General Laws may consider matters referred to it relating to general or miscellaneous issues as determined by the Speaker” (House Rule 24(18)).
House Committee on Health and Mental Health #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Health and Mental Health may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the health care of the citizens of the State, including mental health, the Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Department of Mental Health. The committee may also consider and report on bills and matters referred to it relating to Medicaid and related matters” (House Rule 24(20)).
House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to higher education, including matters relating to financing, facilities, staff, curriculum, and related matters, and matters relating to the regulation and administration of state policies regarding the attraction, training, retention, and safety of the workforce.” (House Rule 24(21)).
House Committee on Insurance #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Insurance may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to insurance, insurance companies, and the Department of Commerce and Insurance” (House Rule 24(22)).
House Committee on Judiciary #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Judiciary may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the judicial branch of the state and the practices and procedures of the courts of this state, on matters pertaining to civil and administrative laws and procedures, and on matters relating to the ethics of public officials” (House Rule 24(23)).
House Committee on Local Government #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Local Government may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to counties, cities, towns, villages, other political subdivisions of the state, and local government generally” (House Rule 24(25)).
House Committee on Pensions #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Pensions may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the regulation and administration of state policies conferred upon any agency or governmental unit pursuant to the Missouri constitution and statutes of publicly financed or publicly supported pension systems” (House Rule 24(26)).
House Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the licensing of professionals in this state” (House Rule 24(27)).
House Committee on Transportation #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Transportation may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the Department of Transportation, motor vehicles, traffic regulations, and all means of transportation, including roads, highways, bridges, ferries, airports, and railroads” (House Rule 24(29)).
House Committee on Utilities #
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Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Utilities may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the development, use, and regulation of utilities, communications, and technology and the development, use, and conservation of energy and other energy-related concerns, environmental impact, pollution, and public health and safety as it relates to the issue of energy” (House Rule 24(30)).
House Committee on Veterans and Armed Forces #
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Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Veterans and Armed Forces may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to terrorism and security against terrorism, veterans affairs, the armed forces, the promotion and strengthening of states’ rights, and military and naval affairs of the State” (House Rule 24(31)).
House Committee on Workforce and Infrastructure Development #
House committees can be found here. Membership, bills in committee, reports, testimony, and hearing schedule available.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Workforce and Infrastructure Development may consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the regulation and administration of state policies regarding the attraction, training, retention, and safety of the workforce” (House Rule 24(35)).
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food Production, and Outdoor Resources #
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Membership, bills in committee, and minutes available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources shall consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to animals, animal disease, pest control, agriculture, food production, the state park system, conservation of the state’s natural resources, soil and water, wildlife and game refuges” (committee website).
Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Energy and the Environment #
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Membership, bills in committee, and minutes available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment shall consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the development of state commerce, the commercial sector, consumer protection, telecommunications and cable issues, the development and conservation of energy resources and the disposal of solid, hazardous and nuclear wastes and other matters relating to environmental preservation” (committee website).
Senate Committee on Economic and Workforce Development #
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Membership, bills in committee, and minutes available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Economic Development and Tax Policy shall consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the promotion of economic development, creation and retention of jobs, tourism and the promotion of tourism as a state industry, and community and business development. The Committee shall also consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to revenue and public debt of the state, and interest thereon, the assessment of real and personal property, and the classification of property for taxation purposes” (committee website).
Senate Committee on Education #
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Membership, bills in committee, and minutes available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Education and Workforce Development shall consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to education in the state, including the public schools, libraries, programs and institutions of higher learning as well as bills and matters referred to it relating to promotion of workforce development and the creation and retention of jobs” (committee website).
Senate Committee on Emerging Issues and Professional Registration #
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Membership, bills in committee, and minutes available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Emerging Issues and Professional Registration shall consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to recent trends and emerging issues. The committee shall also consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the licensing of professionals in this state” (Senate Rule 28(7)).
Senate Committee on Family, Seniors, and Health #
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Membership, bills in committee, and minutes available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Families, Seniors, and Health shall consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to health, MO HealthNet, alternative health care delivery system proposals, public health, disease control, hospital operations, mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse and addiction. The Committee shall also consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it concerning the preservation of the quality of life for senior citizens, nursing home and boarding home operations, alternative care programs for the elderly, and family and children’s issues. It shall also consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it concerning income maintenance, social services, and child support enforcement” (Senate Rule 28(8)).
Senate Committee on General Laws #
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Membership, bills in committee, and minutes available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on General Laws shall consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to general topics. The committee shall also consider and report upon bills and matters relating to labor management, fair employment standards, and employment security within the state” (committee website).
Senate Committee on Insurance and Banking #
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Membership, bills in committee, and minutes available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Insurance and Banking shall consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the ownership and operation of insurance and banking; and life, accident, indemnity, workers’ compensation, and other forms of insurance. The committee shall also take into consideration and report on bills and matters referred to it relating to banks and banking, savings and loan associations, and other financial institutions in the state” (committee website).
Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence #
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Membership, bills in committee, and minutes available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on the Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence shall consider and report upon bills and matters relating to the judicial department of the state including the practice of the courts of this state, civil procedure and criminal laws, criminal costs and all related matters. The Committee shall also consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to probation or parole of persons sentenced under the criminal laws of the state” (committee website).
Senate Committee on Local Government, Elections, and Pensions #
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Membership, bills in committee, and minutes available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Local Government and Elections shall consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to the county government, township organizations, and political subdivisions. The committee shall consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to election law” (committee website).
Senate Committee on Progress and Development #
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Membership, bills in committee, and minutes available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Progress and Development shall consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it concerning the changing or maintenance of issues relating to human welfare” (committee website).
Senate Committee on Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions, and Ethics #
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Membership, bills in committee, and minutes available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics shall consider and report on rules for the government of the senate and joint rules when requested by the senate, shall consider, examine and report upon bills and matters referred to it relating to ethics and the conduct of public officials and employees, shall recommend to the Senate the rules by which investigations and disciplinary proceedings will be conducted, and shall examine and report upon all resolutions and other matters which may be appropriately referred to it. The committee shall see that bills and amendments are properly perfected and printed. The committee shall examine all Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed bills carefully, and report that the printed copies furnished the senators are correct. Upon the written request of the sponsor or floor handler of a bill, the committee may recommend that any such bill on the calendars for perfection or house bills on third reading be called up or considered out of order in which the bill appears on that calendar. A recommendation to consider bills out of order shall require approval by a majority of the committee with the concurrence of two-thirds of the senate members . No floor debate shall be allowed on the motion to adopt the committee report. The Committee shall examine bills placed on the Consent Calendar and may, by majority vote, remove any bill from the consent calendar within the time period prescribed by Rule 45, that it determines is too controversial to be treated as a consent bill” (committee website).
Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety #
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Membership, bills in committee, and minutes available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety shall consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it concerning roads, highways, bridges, airports and aviation, railroads, port authorities, and other means of transportation and matters relating to motor vehicles, motor vehicle registration and drivers’ licenses and matters relating to the safety of the general public” (committee website).
Senate Committee on Veterans and Military Affairs #
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Membership, bills in committee, and minutes available on website.
Purpose/Jurisdiction #
“The Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Pensions shall consider and report upon bills and matters concerning veterans and military affairs. The committee shall also consider and report upon bills and matters referred to it concerning retirement and pensions and pension plans” (committee website).
