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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 2542 designates March 1 as Dr. Mun Choi Day
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: John Simmons
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What This Bill Would Do
Missouri HB 2542 designates March first of each year as "Dr. Mun Choi Day" to honor the twenty-fourth president of the University of Missouri system.
Establishes an official state commemorative day without altering state funding, agency operations, or citizen legal obligations.
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.
University of Missouri system
The institution and its leadership are honored by the official state designation.
Missouri citizens
Citizens are encouraged to participate in events and activities honoring the university president.
Key Facts
- March first of each year is designated as "Dr. Mun Choi Day" in the state of Missouri.
- Citizens are encouraged to participate in events honoring the twenty-fourth president of the University of Missouri system.
- The bill amends chapter 9, RSMo, by adding a new section designated as section 9.503.
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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 19, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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