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MO SB 1446

died on adjournment

SB 1446 - Current law provides that the Governor shall, without delay, issue a writ of election to fill any vacancy in the General Assembly upon receipt of any resignation or notice of vacancy, or if satisfied of the death of any member of either house, during the recess. This act requires such special election to be held at least fifty days but not more than six months after receipt of the resignation or notice of vacancy. SCOTT SVAGERA

Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did MO SB 1446 pass?

No. MO SB 1446 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-05): Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

What is MO SB 1446 about?

MO SB 1446 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “SB 1446 - Current law provides that the Governor shall, without delay, issue a writ of election to fill any vacancy in the General Assembly upon receipt of any resignation or notice of vacancy, or if satisfied of the death of any member of either house, during the recess. This act requires such special election to be held at least fifty days but not more than six months after receipt of the resignation or notice of vacancy. SCOTT SVAGERA”.

Who sponsors MO SB 1446?

Washington, Barbara is the primary sponsor of MO SB 1446.

Description

SB 1446 - Current law provides that the Governor shall, without delay, issue a writ of election to fill any vacancy in the General Assembly upon receipt of any resignation or notice of vacancy, or if satisfied of the death of any member of either house, during the recess. This act requires such special election to be held at least fifty days but not more than six months after receipt of the resignation or notice of vacancy. SCOTT SVAGERA

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-02-05 — Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
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Sponsors

  • Washington, Barbaraprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-05

    Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

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  2. 2026-01-07

    S First Read

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  3. 2025-12-16

    Prefiled

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