HB 3181 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies the procedure for filling a vacancy in the general assembly

HB 3181 modifies how vacancies in the state's General Assembly are filled. It requires the governor to issue a special election writ within 10 days if a member dies during legislative recess, unless the vacancy occurs less than 90 days before a general election. The special election must then be held within 60 days of the writ being issued. This bill directly affects the governor's process for replacing vacant legislative seats and impacts the timeline for holding elections to fill those seats.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 3, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Feb 3, 2026
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Eric Woods
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