Designates the city of Kansas City as the "Barbecue Capital" of the state of Missouri
HB 3264 designates Kansas City as Missouri's "Barbecue Capital" through a symbolic legislative designation. The bill does not create new regulations, funding, or programs; it solely assigns this title to promote the city's barbecue culture for tourism purposes. This is a ceremonial measure with no direct impact on residents, businesses, or state policy. The bill is currently pending referral to the Special Committee on Tourism after a public hearing.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2026
Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Total actions
7
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2
Committee
3
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Referred: Special Committee on Tourism(H)
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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