Urges Congress to pass voter identification laws
This resolution (HCR 48) is a non-binding statement by Missouri's legislature urging the U.S. Congress to pass federal voter identification laws. It cites public opinion polls showing majority support for requiring photo ID to vote and references the federal SAVE Act as a model. The resolution does not change any voting laws itself but formally requests the U.S. Senate follow the House's passage of the SAVE Act. It directly affects Missouri's congressional delegation, who are asked to advocate for these federal policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2026
Last action Apr 20, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Apr 20, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics(S)
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 92 NOES: 43 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 6 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Committee
Referred: Special Committee on Redistricting(H)
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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