HB2987

Designates the black bear as the official state mammal

Introduced·1/14/26
Introduced Text

Designates the black bear as the official state mammal of Missouri

This bill amends Chapter 10 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding a new section that designates the black bear as the official state mammal of Missouri. The new section, 10.283, recognizes the black bear in this official capacity.

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Emerging Issues Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 15

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 14

House

Introduced and Read First Time (H)