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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri Senate Bill 1184 requires General Assembly approval and governor's sign-off for costly administrative rules
Last action · January 27, 2026: Second Read and Referred S Government Efficiency CommitteeSponsor: Nick Schroer
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What This Bill Would Do
State agencies proposing s that cost more than $250,000 in public expenditures, income loss, or business impact must now secure written approval from the governor and a of the General Assembly before taking effect. The measure requires agencies to notify the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and wait at least thirty days before filing a final . Rules required by federal law, federal funding, or emergency rules are exempt from these requirements.
The bill shifts regulatory authority by giving the General Assembly and the governor a direct check over high-impact state agency rules exceeding the $250,000 fiscal threshold, altering the timeline and requirements for promulgating state regulations.
- The Missouri General Assembly is the state's primary legislative body, responsible for enacting statutes. context
- Chapter 536 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri governs administrative procedure and rulemaking for state agencies. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
State agencies
State agencies must obtain written gubernatorial approval before filing notices of proposed rulemaking and secure legislative approval via concurrent resolution for rules exceeding $250,000.
Individuals and businesses
Proposed rules resulting in a loss of income greater to them than $250,000 are subject to legislative review and approval processes.
Key Facts
- Applies to any proposed administrative rule submitted by a state agency resulting in public fund expenditures, income loss to individuals, or business impact greater than $250,000.
- Requires state agencies to file notification with the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules for any rule meeting the $250,000 fiscal impact threshold.
- Prohibits state agencies from filing a final order of rulemaking with the secretary of state until at least thirty days after the committee receives it.
- Mandates that subject rules cannot take effect unless the General Assembly adopts a concurrent resolution approving the rule in accordance with the Missouri Constitution.
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- Prohibits state agencies from filing any notice of proposed rulemaking with the secretary of state without first receiving and including written approval from the governor.
- Exempts emergency rules, rules adopted under section 536.025, and rules required to conform with federal law or secure federal funding.
- Declares any proposed rule subject to the act to be null, void, and unenforceable unless made in accordance with its provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rules are subject to the approval of the General Assembly under this bill?
Are all administrative rules required to be approved by the governor and legislature?
What must a state agency do before filing a notice of proposed rulemaking?
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Check Your Understanding
1.According to the introduced version of 5023S.02I, what condition must be met for a proposed rule subject to section 536.180 to become effective?
2.According to the introduced version of Senate Bill 1184, what restriction does a state agency face when filing any notice of proposed rulemaking with the secretary of state?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
3 actions- Jan 27, 2026SenateFloorSecond Read and Referred S Government Efficiency Committee
- Jan 7, 2026SenateIntroducedS First Read
- Dec 1, 2025SenatePrefiled
Version history
Only one version on file - nothing to compare yet. The text on record is the 5023S.02I - Introduced version. As later stages (committee substitute, engrossed, enrolled) are captured, the redline appears here.
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Historical Precedent
The text notes that this act is similar to SCS/SB 350 from 2025 and HB 2554 from 2024.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy60Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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