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HB 3165

Designates May tenth "Missouri River Runner Day" each year

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aaron Crossley

Designates May 10 each year as Missouri River Runner Day to recognize passenger rail and encourage related events and awareness.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 3165

Bill Summary: HB 3165 (2026) – Missouri River Runner Day

Purpose and Intent

  • Designates a new annual observance in Missouri: May 10th becomes “Missouri River Runner Day.”
  • Encourages statewide participation in events and activities recognizing the role of passenger rail in:
    • Connecting Missouri communities
    • Supporting economic development
    • Promoting safe and reliable transportation across the state

Key Provisions

  • Adds a new section to Chapter 9 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo) designated as Section 9.510.
  • Section 9.510 states that May 10 each year is designated as “Missouri River Runner Day.”
  • Advises citizens to participate in appropriate events and activities that recognize the stated rail-related purposes.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • State designation impacts all Missouri residents and state-aligned activities by establishing a ceremonial day.
  • May influence public institutions (schools, local governments, transit agencies) to consider events, recognitions, or programming related to passenger rail and the Missouri River Runner theme.
  • The bill does not mandate specific programs or expenditures; it creates a commemorative day and an advisory encouragement.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced by Representative Crossley, with a co-sponsor: Aaron Crossley.
  • Legislative history:
    • Introduced and read for the first time on February 2, 2026.
    • Read a second time on February 3, 2026.
    • Referred to the Emerging Issues committee on May 15, 2026.
  • If enacted, the designation would take effect annually on May 10 and recur each year thereafter.

Practical Implications

  • Symbolic recognition rather than a funded program or regulatory change.
  • Potential to foster awareness and community engagement around passenger rail issues in Missouri.
  • Could inspire local events, educational activities, and partnerships with rail stakeholders and tourism or economic development entities.

Notes

  • The bill text specifies that bolded content represents proposed changes; the designation itself is a single new section (9.510) within Chapter 9.
  • No fiscal impact or specific implementation requirements are stated in the bill.

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

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