Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 3279 — Modifies provisions relating to the Missouri community service commission

Last action — Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Mike Kehoe (Republican) on May 28, 2026.

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High chance

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Likely to advance 72% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill modifies how the Missouri community service commission operates.

The bill updates provisions relating to the Missouri community service commission, which oversees community service programs. These changes aim to improve its operations and effectiveness.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 3279 adds the name of the person who introduced the bill, Representative Shields, and removes a section that referred to a previous version of the bill as "truly agreed to and finally passed." This change clarifies the authorship of the bill and eliminates outdated language, ensuring the document reflects its current status. These updates are important for maintaining accurate legislative records and for transparency in the legislative process.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION [TRULY AGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED] HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE BILL NO.
3279 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 7172H.01T 2026 AN ACT To repeal sections 620.580, 620.582, 620.584, 620.586, 620.588, 620.590, and 620.592, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof seven new sections relating to the Missouri community service commission.
3279 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SHIELDS.
7172H.01P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal sections 620.580, 620.582, 620.584, 620.586, 620.588, 620.590, and 620.592, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof seven new sections relating to the Missouri community service commission.
(5) "National service laws", the act and other federal legislation that authorizes or may authorize community service activities in states;
HB 3279 2 (6) "National service position", a placement in a community service program whereby an individual may earn an educational award, as authorized by the act.
HB 3279 2 (5) "National service laws", the act and other federal legislation that authorizes or may authorize community service activities in states;
(6) "National service position", a placement in a community service program whereby an individual may earn an educational award, as authorized by the act.
and (12) Between four and eight other members, appointed by the governor, provided that no more than twenty percent of the voting members are officers or employees of the state, and provided further that not more than fifty percent plus one of the voting members of the commission are members of the same political party.
and (12) Between four and eight other members, appointed by the governor, provided that no more than twenty percent of the voting members are officers or employees of the state, and HB 3279 3 provided further that not more than fifty percent plus one of the voting members of the commission are members of the same political party.
HB 3279 3 2.
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(7) To establish priorities, policies, and procedures for the use of funds received under national service laws and for funds deposited into the community service commission fund established in section [620.592] 173.4012;
HB 3279 4 (7) To establish priorities, policies, and procedures for the use of funds received under national service laws and for funds deposited into the community service commission fund established in section [620.592] 173.4012;
HB 3279 4 (8) To provide technical assistance for applicants to plan and implement service programs and to apply for assistance under the national service laws;
(8) To provide technical assistance for applicants to plan and implement service programs and to apply for assistance under the national service laws;
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Action History

  1. Delivered to Governor

  2. Signed by President Pro Tem (S)

  3. Signed by House Speaker (H)

  4. Senate Message (S)

  5. Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 29 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  6. Taken Up for Third Reading (S)

  7. Reported Do Pass-Placed on Third Read Consent Calendar (S)

  8. Voted Do Pass Consent (S)

  9. Executive Session Held (S)

  10. Public Hearing Held (S)

  11. Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10:30 a.m., or Upon Adjournment of Gubernatorial Appointments, Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor

  12. Second read and referred: Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics(S)

  13. Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)

  14. Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 151 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  15. Taken Up for Third Reading (H)

  16. Perfected by Consent - Pursuant to House Rules (H)

  17. Reported Do Pass - Consent (H) - AYES: 7 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  18. Voted Do Pass - Consent (H)

  19. Executive Session Completed (H)

  20. Referred: Consent and Procedure(H)

  21. Reported Do Pass - Consent (H) - AYES: 11 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

  22. Voted Do Pass - Consent (H)

  23. Executive Session Completed (H)

  24. Public Hearing Completed (H)

  25. Re-referred to Committee: Higher Education and Workforce Development(H)

  26. Referred: Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs(H)

  27. Read Second Time (H)

  28. Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 3279?
HB 3279 is sponsored by Brenda Shields (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 3279?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 11, 2026. Enacted.
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