HB1720

Establishes general requirements for meetings of governing bodies of political subdivisions

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Establishes general requirements for meetings of governing bodies of political subdivisions in Missouri.

The bill establishes general requirements for meetings of governing bodies of political subdivisions in Missouri. It mandates that each governing body designate a time for public comment at the beginning of each regular public meeting, available to residents, businesses, and taxpayers. The bill sets a minimum time limit of three minutes per speaker during the public comment period and allows governing bodies to limit the public comment period to one hour or twenty speakers.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Emerging Issues Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)