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HR 3878

Grants Missouri Girls State the use of the House Chamber on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marlon Anderson

Grants Missouri Girls State exclusive use of the House Chamber on June 25, 2026 for youth civics education programming.

Referred: Consent and Procedure(H)
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Bill Summary · HR 3878

Legislative bill overview

HR 3878 is a special use resolution that grants Missouri Girls State exclusive access to the Missouri House Chamber for a single day (June 25, 2026) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is a routine procedural bill that allows a civic education organization to use state legislative facilities for its programming.

Why is this important

Missouri Girls State is a youth civics program that teaches high school girls about government and democratic participation. Providing access to the actual House Chamber creates an authentic, educational experience where participants can learn about legislative processes in the actual setting where laws are made. This type of facility access supports civic engagement among young people.

Potential points of contention

  • Precedent for facility requests: Approval may establish expectations for similar requests from other organizations, potentially creating scheduling conflicts or administrative burden
  • Equity considerations: Questions about whether comparable access is provided to other youth civic organizations or demographic groups
  • Minimal legislative scrutiny: Being routed through the Consent and Procedure committee suggests little substantive debate, which some may view as appropriate for routine matters while others may question lack of transparency

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

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