HB 2885 — THE WATER PATROL DIVISION
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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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2026. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Mike Kehoe (Republican) on May 28, 2026.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 2 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
All proceeds from boating registrations will fund the water patrol division exclusively.
The bill mandates that all money collected from boating registrations be placed in a dedicated fund for the water patrol division. This ensures that these funds are only used to support the division's activities.
Summary
Requires all proceeds from boating registrations to be deposited in the water patrol division fund and used exclusively for the water patrol division
Bill Text
We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.
Read HB 2885 on the official Missouri source →Action History
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Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
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Approved by Governor (G)
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Delivered to Governor
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Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
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Signed by House Speaker (H)
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Senate Message (S)
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Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
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Taken Up for Third Reading (S)
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Reported Do Pass (S)
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Voted Do Pass (S)
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Executive Session Held (S)
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Referred: Fiscal Oversight(S)
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Reported Do Pass (S)
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Voted Do Pass (S)
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Executive Session Held (S)
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Public Hearing Held (S)
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Public Hearing Scheduled (S)
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Second read and referred: Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety(S)
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Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
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Third Read and Passed (H)
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Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
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Reported Do Pass (H)
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Voted Do Pass (H)
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Executive Session Completed (H)
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Referred: Fiscal Review(H)
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Perfected with Amendments (H)
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Title of Bill - Agreed To
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Taken Up for Perfection (H)
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Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
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Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)
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Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
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Reported Do Pass (H)
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Voted Do Pass (H)
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Executive Session Completed (H)
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Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)
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Reported Do Pass (H)
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Voted Do Pass (H)
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Executive Session Completed (H)
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Public Hearing Completed (H)
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Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions(H)
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Read Second Time (H)
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Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Sponsors
- Barry Hovis · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on · 24 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Barry Hovis Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (198)
198 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 198 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 67 | 24 | 0 | 10 |
| Democratic | 39 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 112 | 27 | 0 | 19 |
| % of votes cast | 71% | 17% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (158)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe 4 | — | Yea |
| Smith 46 | — | Yea |
| Smith 68 | — | Yea |
| Smith 74 | — | Yea |
| Taylor 84 | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| Jones 12 | — | Nay |
| Jones 88 | — | Nay |
| Taylor 48 | — | Nay |
| Sharp 37 | — | Not Voting |
| Mike Henderson | — | Not Voting |
| Aaron Crossley | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Adrian Plank | Democratic | Yea |
| Anthony Ealy | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Ashley Aune | Democratic | Yea |
| Betsy Fogle | Democratic | Yea |
| Bridget Walsh Moore | Democratic | Yea |
| Chanel Mosley | Democratic | Yea |
| Connie Steinmetz | Democratic | Yea |
| Donna Barnes | Democratic | Yea |
| Doug Clemens | Democratic | Yea |
| Elizabeth Fuchs | Democratic | Yea |
| Emily Weber | Democratic | Yea |
| Eric Woods | Democratic | Yea |
| Gregg Bush | Democratic | Yea |
| Ian Mackey | Democratic | Yea |
| Jaclyn Zimmermann | Democratic | Yea |
| Jeff Hales | Democratic | Yea |
| Jeremy Dean | Democratic | Yea |
| Jo Doll | Democratic | Yea |
| Kathy Steinhoff | Democratic | Yea |
| Kemp Strickler | Democratic | Yea |
| Ken Jamison | Democratic | Yea |
| Keri Ingle | Democratic | Yea |
| Kimberly-Ann Collins | Democratic | Yea |
| LaDonna Appelbaum | Democratic | Yea |
| LaKeySha Bosley | Democratic | Yea |
| Mark Boyko | Democratic | Yea |
| Marlene Terry | Democratic | Yea |
| Marlon Anderson | Democratic | Yea |
| Martin Jacobs | Democratic | Yea |
| Marty Joe Murray | Democratic | Yea |
| Melissa Douglas | Democratic | Yea |
| Michael Burton | Democratic | Yea |
| Michael Johnson | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Nick Kimble | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Pattie Mansur | Democratic | Yea |
| Ray Reed | Democratic | Yea |
| Raychel Proudie | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie Boykin | Democratic | Yea |
| Stephanie Hein | Democratic | Yea |
| Steve Butz | Democratic | Yea |
| Tiffany Price | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Tonya Rush | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Wick Thomas | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Will Jobe | Democratic | Yea |
| Yolanda Young | Democratic | Yea |
| Alex Riley | Republican | Yea |
| Ann Kelley | Republican | Yea |
| Barry Hovis | Republican | Yea |
| Becky Laubinger | Republican | Not Voting |
| Ben Keathley | Republican | Not Voting |
| Bennie Cook | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Allen | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Falkner | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Hardwick | Republican | Nay |
| Bill Irwin | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Lucas | Republican | Not Voting |
| Bill Owen | Republican | Yea |
| Bishop Davidson | Republican | Nay |
| Bob Bromley | Republican | Yea |
| Bob Titus | Republican | Nay |
| Brad Banderman | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Christ | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Pollitt | Republican | Yea |
| Brandon Phelps | Republican | Yea |
| Brenda Shields | Republican | Yea |
| Brian Seitz | Republican | Nay |
| Bruce Sassmann | Republican | Yea |
| Bryant Wolfin | Republican | Nay |
| Burt Whaley | Republican | Nay |
| Cameron Parker | Republican | Yea |
| Carolyn Caton | Republican | Yea |
| Cathy Jo Loy | Republican | Nay |
| Cecelie Williams | Republican | Nay |
| Chad Perkins | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Brown | Republican | Yea |
| Christopher Warwick | Republican | Yea |
| Colin Wellenkamp | Republican | Yea |
| Dale Wright | Republican | Yea |
| Dane Diehl | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Busick | Republican | Yea |
| Darin Chappell | Republican | Nay |
| Dave Griffith | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Hinman | Republican | Yea |
| David Casteel | Republican | Nay |
| David Dolan | Republican | Yea |
| Dean Van Schoiack | Republican | Yea |
| Deanna Self | Republican | Nay |
| Don Mayhew | Republican | Yea |
| Doyle Justus | Republican | Yea |
| Ed Lewis | Republican | Not Voting |
| George Hruza | Republican | Yea |
| Hardy Billington | Republican | Nay |
| Jamie Ray Gragg | Republican | Nay |
| Jeff Coleman | Republican | Nay |
| Jeff Farnan | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Knight | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Myers | Republican | Not Voting |
| Jeff Vernetti | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Kalberloh | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Murphy | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Schulte | Republican | Yea |
| John Black | Republican | Yea |
| John Hewkin | Republican | Yea |
| John Martin | Republican | Yea |
| John Simmons | Republican | Nay |
| John Voss | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Hurlbert | Republican | Yea |
| Keith Elliott | Republican | Nay |
| Kent Haden | Republican | Yea |
| Lane Roberts | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Durnell | Republican | Nay |
| Louis Riggs | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Matthiesen | Republican | Not Voting |
| Mark Meirath | Republican | Not Voting |
| Mark Nolte | Republican | Yea |
| Matthew Overcast | Republican | Nay |
| Mazzie Christensen | Republican | Nay |
| Melanie Stinnett | Republican | Yea |
| Melissa Schmidt | Republican | Nay |
| Michael Davis | Republican | Nay |
| Mike Costlow | Republican | Yea |
| Mike McGirl | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Steinmeyer | Republican | Yea |
| Mitch Boggs | Republican | Yea |
| Peggy McGaugh | Republican | Yea |
| Phil Amato | Republican | Yea |
| Philip Oehlerking | Republican | Yea |
| Renee Reuter | Republican | Nay |
| Richard West | Republican | Not Voting |
| Rodger Reedy | Republican | Yea |
| Ron Fowler | Republican | Yea |
| Rudy Veit | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Cupps | Republican | Not Voting |
| Scott Miller | Republican | Yea |
| Sean Pouche | Republican | Yea |
| Sherri Gallick | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Jordan | Republican | Nay |
| Tara Peters | Republican | Not Voting |
| Terri Violet | Republican | Yea |
| Terry Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Harbison | Republican | Yea |
| Travis Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Tricia Byrnes | Republican | Yea |
| Vacant | Republican | Nay |
| Wendy L. Hausman | Republican | Yea |
| Willard Haley | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 23 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 27 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 79% | 0% | 0% | 21% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Fitzwater | — | Yea |
| Gregory (15) | — | Yea |
| Gregory (21) | — | Yea |
| Brown (26) | — | Not Voting |
| Brown (16) | — | Not Voting |
| Adam Schnelting | — | Yea |
| Barbara Washington | — | Yea |
| Brad Hudson | — | Yea |
| Cindy O'Laughlin | — | Yea |
| Curtis Trent | — | Yea |
| Doug Beck | — | Yea |
| Jamie Burger | — | Yea |
| Jason Bean | — | Yea |
| Jill Carter | — | Yea |
| Joe Nicola | — | Yea |
| Karla May | — | Not Voting |
| Lincoln Hough | — | Yea |
| Maggie Nurrenbern | — | Not Voting |
| Mike Bernskoetter | — | Yea |
| Mike Cierpiot | — | Yea |
| Mike Henderson | — | Yea |
| Mike Moon | — | Yea |
| Nick Schroer | — | Not Voting |
| Rick Brattin | — | Yea |
| Sandy Crawford | — | Yea |
| Stephen Webber | — | Yea |
| Tony Luetkemeyer | — | Yea |
| Tracy McCreery | — | Yea |
| Chanel Mosley | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Cecelie Williams | Republican | Yea |
| Ed Lewis | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Coleman | Republican | Yea |
| John Black | Republican | Not Voting |
| Lane Roberts | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 2885 do?
- Requires all proceeds from boating registrations to be deposited in the water patrol division fund and used exclusively for the water patrol division
- Who sponsors HB 2885?
- HB 2885 is sponsored by Barry Hovis (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2885?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2026. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 2885?
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