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SR 980

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2026 Regular Session

The bill grants ceremonial permission for the Silver Haired Legislature to use the Missouri Senate Chamber for a public session on October 14, 2026.

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Bill Summary · SR 980

Summary of Senate Resolution SR 980 (Missouri, 2026)

Purpose

  • The resolution expresses support for programs that engage Missouri’s senior citizens in meaningful civic activity and leadership development.
  • It specifically highlights the Silver Haired Legislature as a program that gives senior participants a voice in state government and insight into the legislative process.
  • The resolution notes a tradition of granting use of the Missouri Senate Chambers to such programs.

Key Provisions

  • Permission granted: The Missouri Senate approves and grants permission for the Silver Haired Legislature participants to use the Senate Chamber for their regular session.
  • Date and time: The session is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Senate Chamber in the Missouri State Capitol.

Who Is Affected

  • Participants of the Silver Haired Legislature (a program for senior citizens).
  • The program organizers who coordinate activities within the Senate Chamber on the specified date.
  • The general public may observe the session during the approved time, as is typical for chamber usage, though this resolution does not specify viewing details.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Type: Simple bill (Senate Resolution) expressing approval rather than creating new law or appropriations.
  • Action history:
    • Adopted by the Senate on April 23, 2026.
    • Offered by the Senate on April 23, 2026.
  • Effect: Granted ceremonial and logistical permission for chamber usage by the Silver Haired Legislature for the stated session.

Potential Impact

  • Supports civic engagement opportunities for Missouri’s senior citizens.
  • Reinforces the tradition of using the Senate Chamber for activities related to citizen leadership programs.
  • Provides a formal, public acknowledgment of the importance of senior citizen participation in state governance and education about the legislative process.

Notes

  • The resolution does not alter statutory authority, allocate funds, or change procedures beyond granting permission for a single event in the Senate Chamber.
  • The specific dates and times are limited to the October 14, 2026 session as stated.

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

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