Missouri House approves prior journals, reads two bills for first reading and holds tributes
January 12, 2026 | 2026 Legislature MO, Missouri
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The Missouri House of Representatives met in session and approved its journal for Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, by roll-call and a subsequent journal for Jan. 8 by voice vote, read two bills for first reading and heard several personal-privilege tributes before adjourning until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.
The majority leader from Greene County moved to approve the first-day journal and requested a roll-call vote; the clerk recorded the ayes as 123 and the nays as 1, and the motion was approved. A separate motion to approve the second-day journal passed by voice vote.
The House observed extended personal-privilege remarks for Patty Green. A representative from Saint Louis County recalled Green’s work recruiting Missouri women into skilled trades and said, "She would not leave women behind," praising her dedication to labor and to victims of domestic battery. Another member described Green as a loyal friend who “had your back.”
A member identified as the gentleman from Jackson County delivered a remembrance for Renee (recorded in the transcript variously as "Renee Cole" and "Renee Nicole Goode"), saying, "5 days ago, Renee was killed during an encounter with federal immigration agents in Minneapolis," and asked the chamber to observe a moment of silence.
The presiding officer announced appointments to a committee for the State of the State address, naming Representatives Anderson, Hein, Prouty, Moseley, Kelly, Coleman, Durnell, Farnan, Roberts and Taylor of Cooper County.
Clerk readings placed House Bill 2898, introduced by Owen and described as "an act relating to unpaid taxes and fees," and House Bill 2899, introduced by Eli and described as "an act relating to design build contracts," on first reading. No committee referrals or floor debate on the measures were recorded in the transcript.
Members made administrative announcements: the Ways and Means Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. in Hearing Room 5; the Capitol Commission will meet at 7 a.m. in House Hearing Room 3; the Committee on Elections will meet at 8 a.m. in Hearing Room 5; the Children and Family Committee will meet at 8 a.m. in Hearing Room 3; the Economic Development Committee will meet at 8 a.m. in Hearing Room 1; and another session featuring Director Backs on social services is scheduled for Thursday at 9 a.m. in Hearing Room 6.
The majority leader moved that the House adjourn; the motion passed and the body stood adjourned until the stated date and time.
The majority leader from Greene County moved to approve the first-day journal and requested a roll-call vote; the clerk recorded the ayes as 123 and the nays as 1, and the motion was approved. A separate motion to approve the second-day journal passed by voice vote.
The House observed extended personal-privilege remarks for Patty Green. A representative from Saint Louis County recalled Green’s work recruiting Missouri women into skilled trades and said, "She would not leave women behind," praising her dedication to labor and to victims of domestic battery. Another member described Green as a loyal friend who “had your back.”
A member identified as the gentleman from Jackson County delivered a remembrance for Renee (recorded in the transcript variously as "Renee Cole" and "Renee Nicole Goode"), saying, "5 days ago, Renee was killed during an encounter with federal immigration agents in Minneapolis," and asked the chamber to observe a moment of silence.
The presiding officer announced appointments to a committee for the State of the State address, naming Representatives Anderson, Hein, Prouty, Moseley, Kelly, Coleman, Durnell, Farnan, Roberts and Taylor of Cooper County.
Clerk readings placed House Bill 2898, introduced by Owen and described as "an act relating to unpaid taxes and fees," and House Bill 2899, introduced by Eli and described as "an act relating to design build contracts," on first reading. No committee referrals or floor debate on the measures were recorded in the transcript.
Members made administrative announcements: the Ways and Means Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. in Hearing Room 5; the Capitol Commission will meet at 7 a.m. in House Hearing Room 3; the Committee on Elections will meet at 8 a.m. in Hearing Room 5; the Children and Family Committee will meet at 8 a.m. in Hearing Room 3; the Economic Development Committee will meet at 8 a.m. in Hearing Room 1; and another session featuring Director Backs on social services is scheduled for Thursday at 9 a.m. in Hearing Room 6.
The majority leader moved that the House adjourn; the motion passed and the body stood adjourned until the stated date and time.
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