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SR 567

SR 567 - This resolution modifies Senate Rule 52 to require Senate bills with House amendments and conference committee substitutes to lie on the table for one day before being acted upon by the Senate. JIM ERTLE

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Beck

Missouri Senate rule change requires one-day waiting period before voting on specified bills to allow legislative review time.

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Bill Summary · SR 567

Legislative bill overview

SR 567 modifies Senate Rule 52 to impose a one-day waiting period before the Missouri Senate can act on certain bills. This procedural rule change requires bills to "lie on the table" for at least 24 hours before debate and voting can proceed, creating a mandatory delay in the legislative process.

Why is this important

Procedural rules directly affect how quickly legislation moves and how much time lawmakers and the public have to review bills before action is taken. This change could slow down emergency legislation, omnibus bills, or controversial measures, while potentially allowing more time for constituent input and analysis—or it could obstruct swift legislative responses to time-sensitive issues.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition ambiguity: The bill doesn't specify which bills trigger the one-day requirement ("certain bills"), leaving room for interpretation or selective application
  • Legislative efficiency vs. deliberation: Supporters may see this as ensuring careful review; opponents may view it as unnecessary obstruction that slows necessary business
  • Emergency carve-outs unclear: No mention of exceptions for genuine emergencies, potentially hampering crisis response legislation

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

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