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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri Designates March 16th as Election Judges and Poll Workers Appreciation Day
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: John Simmons
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What This Bill Would Do
March 16th of each year is designated as Election Judges and Poll Workers Appreciation Day in Missouri, encouraging citizens to participate in events thanking poll workers.
Establishes an official commemorative day without altering state funding, election procedures, or worker compensation.
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.
election judges and poll workers
They are honored by the designation of an annual state appreciation day.
citizens of this state
They are encouraged to participate in events to thank and celebrate election workers.
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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
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 8, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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