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HB 3441

Designates August 12th each year as election worker appreciation day

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Peggy McGaugh

Designates August 12 as Election Worker Appreciation Day to recognize and encourage public participation in acknowledging election workers.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 3441

Summary of HB 3441 (2026) — Missouri

Purpose and intent

  • Designates a new annual observance: August 12th each year as "Election Worker Appreciation Day" in Missouri.
  • Encourages the public to participate in events and activities to recognize and thank election workers for their essential role in administering elections.

Key provisions

  • Creates a new statutory designation in Chapter 9 (Missouri Revised Statutes) adding Section 9.515.
  • Specific language designates August 12 as Election Worker Appreciation Day.
  • Directs citizens to engage in appropriate events and activities to celebrate and express appreciation for election workers.

Who/what is affected

  • Statewide designation affecting public awareness and ceremonial recognition.
  • Local election officials, poll workers, and other election staff benefit from formal acknowledgment of their contributions through the designation and associated activities.
  • General public and organizations may participate in appreciation events as encouraged by the bill.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Referred to Emerging Issues (H) on May 15, 2026.
  • Legislative history:
    • Introduced and read first time on February 25, 2026.
    • Read second time on February 26, 2026.
    • Referred to committee for Emerging Issues consideration.
  • Effective date: The bill designates August 12 annually; no separate effective date beyond the recurring annual observance is specified in the text provided.

Additional notes

  • No fiscal impact details are provided in the text; the bill primarily creates a ceremonial designation.
  • The bill is sponsored by Representative McGaugh, with Peggy McGaugh listed as a co-sponsor.
  • The act would amend Chapter 9 by adding a new section (9.515) to codify the designation.

This summary reflects the bill’s objective to formally recognize and encourage celebration of election workers through an annual statewide observance on August 12.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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