Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1697 — Suspends the fees collected and remitted to the Missouri Beef Industry Council until the United States Congress passes a law mandating country of origin label for beef

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill suspends beef industry fees until Congress mandates a country of origin label for beef.

House Bill 1697 halts fees paid to the Missouri Beef Industry Council until federal law requires beef products to display their origin. If such a law is enacted and later repealed, the fees will remain suspended.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Read First Time (H)

  4. Prefiled (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 195 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (195)

195 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1697?
HB 1697 is sponsored by Lisa Durnell (Republican), Keith Elliott (Republican), Adrian Plank (Democratic), and Mazzie Christensen (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1697?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 1697?
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