HB 3279 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri community service commission

HB 3279 establishes the "Missouri Community Service Act" and creates a new Missouri Community Service Commission. The commission directly affects state agencies, community organizations, and Missourians - especially youth - by coordinating community service programs addressing education, public safety, human needs, and the environment. Key mechanisms include requiring the commission to develop an annual service plan, oversee federal grant applications, manage a dedicated state fund (with no biennial sunset), and mandate diverse membership (including a youth representative and nonpartisan appointments). The bill shifts oversight from prior sections to this new structure, focusing on expanding service opportunities through state-local collaboration.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Signed Jul 13, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Perfected · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to correct a clerical error in the bill number designation and to restore a deleted definition for 'National service laws' that was accidentally removed during editing. Additionally, a provision limiting the political party composition of the commission was reinstated, ensuring the body remains politically balanced.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains focused on community service, but the definition of 'National service laws' was restored to clarify which federal legislation applies.
TECHNICAL

The bill number designation was changed from '7172H.01I' to '7172H.01P' to reflect its new 'Perfected' status in the legislative process.

DEFINITION

The definition for 'National service laws' was restored to include the act and other federal legislation authorizing community service activities, which had been previously deleted.

REQUIREMENT

A requirement was reinstated stating that no more than fifty percent plus one of the commission's voting members can belong to the same political party, ensuring political balance.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
30
Key actions
9
Committee
10
Jul 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor (G)
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 29 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass-Placed on Third Read Consent Calendar (S)
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Voted Do Pass Consent (S)
upper
Apr 8, 2026
Committee
Second read and referred: Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics(S)
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 151 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass - Consent (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass - Consent (H)
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Committee
Referred: Consent and Procedure(H)
lower
Feb 19, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass - Consent (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass - Consent (H)
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Committee: Higher Education and Workforce Development(H)
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Referred: Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs(H)
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Brenda Shields
Brenda Shields
RRepublican
MO
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