Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

HB 1722 — Modifies the election date, terms of office, and term limits for members of school boards

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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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 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

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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In plain language

Modifies school board election dates, terms, and limits in Missouri.

This bill changes the election date for school board members to November in even-numbered years and sets their terms to two years. It also introduces term limits, allowing members to serve no more than eight years total starting from 2028.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may affect school workers as changes in school board governance can influence educational policy and employment decisions.

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 · 2 co-sponsors · 196 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (196)

196 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

elections education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1722?
HB 1722 is sponsored by Wendy L. Hausman (Republican), Brian Seitz (Republican), and Richard West (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1722?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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