HB 3287 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Designates the city of Kansas City as the "Barbecue Capital" of the state of Missouri

This bill formally designates Kansas City as Missouri's "Barbecue Capital" through a symbolic state designation in statute. It does not create new laws, alter funding, or impact any legal rights or obligations for residents, businesses, or government entities. The measure serves purely as a ceremonial recognition of Kansas City's cultural connection to barbecue. As a procedural resolution, it has no concrete policy effects beyond the honorary title.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 11, 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 11, 2026
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Mark Sharp
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