Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 2934 — Modifies provisions governing the Regional Convention and Visitors Commission and the Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority in St. Louis City and St. Louis County

Last action — Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

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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 January 13, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Mike Kehoe (Republican) on April 23, 2026.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

6 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revisions to HB 2934 clarify the appointment process for members of the regional convention and visitors commission. Specifically, it adds requirements for the governor to appoint some members from specific residency backgrounds: two from densely populated counties and two from cities not in those counties. This change is important because it aims to ensure that diverse local perspectives are represented on the commission, which is crucial for making decisions that impact regional tourism and hospitality industries. Additionally, it maintains the terms of existing commission members until their respective terms expire, providing continuity in leadership.

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SECOND REGULAR SESSION [TRULY AGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED] HOUSE BILL NO.
SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE BILL NO.
2934 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY 6164H.01T 2026 AN ACT To repeal sections 67.601, 67.604, 67.607, 67.651, 67.652, 67.653, 67.657, and 99.585, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof nine new sections relating to the governance and funding of the regional convention and visitors commission and the regional convention and sports complex authority, with penalty provisions.
2934 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE CHRIST.
6164H.01P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk AN ACT To repeal sections 67.601, 67.604, 67.607, 67.651, 67.652, 67.653, 67.657, and 99.585, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof nine new sections relating to the governance and funding of the regional convention and visitors commission and the regional convention and sports complex authority, with penalty provisions.
Of the members first appointed, two members and only two members appointed by the city executive and two members appointed by the county executive shall be appointed for a term of three years, two members appointed by the city executive and two members appointed by the county executive shall be appointed for a term of two years, and one member appointed EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
Of the members first appointed, two members and only two members appointed by the city executive and two members appointed by the county executive shall be appointed for a term EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law.
HB 2934 2 by the city executive and two members appointed by the county executive shall be appointed for a term of one year.
HB 2934 2 of three years, two members appointed by the city executive and two members appointed by the county executive shall be appointed for a term of two years, and one member appointed by the city executive and two members appointed by the county executive shall be appointed for a term of one year.
[In the event the state of Missouri or the city or the county fails to make any appropriation or to pay any rents, fees or charges provided in any lease among the regional convention and sports complex authority established by section 67.650 and the state of Missouri, the city and the county, of a facility of such authority with respect to which the regional convention and visitors commission has contracted to provide operations or management services, the member of the regional convention and visitors commission HB 2934 3 appointed by the governor, if the state of Missouri has failed to make such appropriation or to pay such rents, fees or charges, and the members of such commission appointed by the chief executive of the city or county, if the city or county, as applicable, has failed to make such appropriation or to pay such rents, fees or charges, shall be disqualified from voting on any matter, action or resolution to come before such commission, and from participating in any of the business of such commission, so long as any such failure continues.
[In the event the state of Missouri or the city or the county fails to make any appropriation or to pay any rents, fees or charges provided in any lease among the regional convention and sports complex authority established by section 67.650 and the state of Missouri, the city and the county, of a facility of such authority with respect to which the HB 2934 3 regional convention and visitors commission has contracted to provide operations or management services, the member of the regional convention and visitors commission appointed by the governor, if the state of Missouri has failed to make such appropriation or to pay such rents, fees or charges, and the members of such commission appointed by the chief executive of the city or county, if the city or county, as applicable, has failed to make such appropriation or to pay such rents, fees or charges, shall be disqualified from voting on any matter, action or resolution to come before such commission, and from participating in any of the business of such commission, so long as any such failure continues.
of paragraph (b) of subdivision (1) of this subsection and shall continue to serve until the expiration of the term for which they were appointed, or until their successors are duly appointed and qualified.
of paragraph (b) of subdivision (1) of this subsection and shall continue to serve until the expiration of the term for which they were appointed, or until their successors are duly appointed and HB 2934 4 qualified.
The four additional members of the regional convention and visitors commission appointed by the governor under subdivision (1) of this subsection on HB 2934 4 August 28, 2026, shall be selected from persons appointed by the governor who were on August 27, 2026, serving as commissioners of the regional convention and sports complex authority established under section 67.650, and such additional members so appointed shall be deemed qualified and shall not be subject to the requirements of subparagraph b.
The four additional members of the regional convention and visitors commission appointed by the governor under subdivision (1) of this subsection on August 28, 2026, shall be selected from persons appointed by the governor who were on August 27, 2026, serving as commissioners of the regional convention and sports complex authority established under section 67.650, and such additional members so appointed shall be deemed qualified and shall not be subject to the requirements of subparagraph b.
(4)"Convention district", the real property located in the city or the county that contains an existing convention center;
(4) "Convention district", the real property located in the city or the county that contains an existing convention center;
that is leased, owned, maintained, or operated by or on behalf of the commission, including any expansion thereof or acquisition that shall immediately become part of the convention district;
that is leased, owned, maintained, or operated by or HB 2934 5 on behalf of the commission, including any expansion thereof or acquisition that shall immediately become part of the convention district;
HB 2934 5 (5) "County", a constitutional charter county adjoining a constitutional charter city not within a county;
(5) "County", a constitutional charter county adjoining a constitutional charter city not within a county;
[(6)](7) "Election authority", the election authority having jurisdiction over the area in which the boundaries of the convention district are located under chapter 115;
[(6)] (7) "Election authority", the election authority having jurisdiction over the area in which the boundaries of the convention district are located under chapter 115;
[(8)] (12) "Transient guest", a person who occupies a room or rooms in a hotel or motel for thirty-one days or less during any calendar quarter.
[(8)](12) "Transient guest", a person who occupies a room or rooms in a hotel or motel for thirty-one days or less during any calendar quarter.
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Action History

  1. Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

  2. Approved by Governor (G)

  3. Delivered to Governor

  4. Signed by President Pro Tem (S)

  5. Signed by House Speaker (H)

  6. Senate Message (S)

  7. Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 29 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0

  8. Taken Up for Third Reading (S)

  9. Reported Do Pass (S)

  10. Voted Do Pass (S)

  11. Executive Session Held (S)

  12. Referred: Fiscal Oversight(S)

  13. Reported Do Pass (S)

  14. Voted Do Pass (S)

  15. Executive Session Held (S)

  16. Public Hearing Held (S)

  17. Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 8:00 a.m., Senate Committee Room 1 - 1st Floor

  18. Second read and referred: Progress and Development(S)

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

  20. Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 121 NOES: 24 PRESENT: 0

  21. Taken Up for Third Reading (H)

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

  23. Voted Do Pass (H)

  24. Executive Session Completed (H)

  25. Referred: Fiscal Review(H)

  26. Perfected with Amendments (H) - HA 1, adopted

  27. Title of Bill - Agreed To

  28. Taken Up for Perfection (H)

  29. Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)

  30. Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

  31. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 10 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 2

  32. Voted Do Pass (H)

  33. Executive Session Completed (H)

  34. Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)

  35. Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 0

  36. Voted Do Pass (H)

  37. Executive Session Completed (H)

  38. Public Hearing Completed (H)

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

  40. Read Second Time (H)

  41. Introduced and Read First Time (H)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2934?
HB 2934 is sponsored by David Dolan (Republican), Steve Butz (Democratic), John Hewkin (Republican), Brian Seitz (Republican), Marty Joe Murray (Democratic), and Brad Christ (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2934?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2026. Enacted.
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