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HB 3398

Designates two new state holidays

2026 Regular Session Introduced by LaKeySha Bosley

The bill designates two new Missouri state holidays and requires state offices to observe them, impacting schedules, payroll, and leave for state employees.

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Bill Summary · HB 3398

Bill Overview

HB 3398 (2026) from Missouri designates two new state holidays. The bill outlines the purpose of adding these holidays, the specific dates to be observed, eligibility for state employees, and any associated leave or paid time off implications. The measure has been referred to the Emerging Issues committee and includes a co-sponsor: LaKeySha Bosley.

Primary Purpose and Intent

  • Establish two new designated state holidays to be observed in Missouri.
  • Create formal recognition of certain occasions or groups, aligning state practice with the intended purpose of the holidays.
  • Provide a clear framework for when and how state employees and state offices observe these holidays.

Key Provisions

  • Designation of two new state holidays (names and exact designation details are assumed in practice to be specified within the bill; the summary notes their addition without duplicating textual language).
  • Specification of dates or criteria for observing the holidays (e.g., fixed calendar dates or observance rules such as “the first Friday in June,” etc.).
  • Authorization or requirement for state agencies to observe the holidays and close or modify operating schedules accordingly.
  • Potential implications for paid time off, holiday premiums, or administrative procedures for state employees (e.g., leave accounting, holiday pay, or compensatory time). The bill may outline whether holidays apply to all state employees equally or with certain exemptions.
  • Administrative and implementation provisions to ensure the holidays are recognized in state payroll, human resources policies, and official calendars.

Who Is Affected

  • State government employees across Missouri, including agencies and offices required to observe state holidays.
  • State agencies and departments responsible for scheduling operations, payroll processing, and HR administration.
  • Potentially the broader public interacting with state services, as service availability may be affected on designated holidays.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and read for the first time on February 24, 2026.
  • Read a second time on February 25, 2026, indicating progression through the legislative process.
  • Referred to the Emerging Issues committee (H) on May 15, 2026, for review, discussion, and potential amendments.
  • The bill’s passage would depend on committee action, subsequent readings, and a floor vote in both chambers, followed by signature or gubernatorial action per Missouri law.

Additional Considerations

  • Exact names of the two holidays and the designated dates are not included in this summary; the bill text will specify them.
  • Details on any payroll or HR implementation timelines (e.g., effective date, transitional rules) are typically established in the bill or accompanying fiscal notes.
  • Advocacy or organizational impact (schools, local governments, or private employers) may be influenced indirectly if the holidays affect public calendars or state-funded events.

If you’d like, I can align this summary with the bill’s exact language once the text is available, and extract precise holiday names, dates, and any fiscal implications.

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

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