Designates the black bear as the official state mammal
HB 2987 would designate the black bear as Missouri's official state mammal. This symbolic bill does not create new policies or affect laws, but formally recognizes the black bear as the state's representative mammal. It amends Missouri law to replace the current official mammal designation with the black bear. The bill is procedural and has no direct impact on citizens, regulations, or funding.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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