HJR 191 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing a joint committee on conservation oversight

HJR 191 proposes a constitutional amendment to create a joint legislative committee for oversight of Missouri's conservation department and commission. This committee, composed of three House members (including one minority member) and three Senate members (including one minority member), must approve specific actions before the conservation department can implement them, including rule changes, property purchases, and director appointments. The amendment requires the department to submit these requests to the committee for approval or rejection under a process defined by law. If passed by voters, it would change how conservation decisions are reviewed, directly affecting the department's operations and requiring legislative input on key management actions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 18, 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 18, 2026
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Bennie Cook
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