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SR 640MISSOURISession 2026State Billsigned

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Missouri Senate adopts resolution modifying rules for bill waiting periods and previous question thresholds

Original title: Modifies Senate Rules 52 and 84 to require certain bills to lie on the table for one day before the Senate may take action on the bill and changes the threshold to submit a motion for the previous question

Last action · February 3, 2026: S adoptedSponsor: Cindy O'Laughlin

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What This Bill Does

Senate Resolution 640 amends Senate Rules 52 and 84 to require Senate bills with House amendments and s to lie on the table for one day before final action, and increases the required written demand for the from 10 to 18 senators.

Why it matters

Changes internal Missouri Senate voting procedures and creates mandatory waiting periods before specific legislative measures can receive final floor votes.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Missouri Senators

Senators face a higher threshold to demand the previous question and must observe a one-day waiting period for amended bills and conference reports.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Senate Resolution 640 change about the legislative process?

It requires Senate bills with House amendments and s to sit on the table for one day before the Senate can take final action on them.

How many senators are now needed to demand a previous question?

18 senators must submit a written demand, increased from the previous requirement of 10 senators.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

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Feb 3, 2026SenateFloor
S adopted
Feb 2, 2026SenateIntroduced
S Offered

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Related Legislation

State Bill

Missouri Senate requires one-day waiting period for bills with House amendments and conference committee substitutes

Senate Resolution 567 modifies Senate Rule 52 to require Senate bills featuring House amendments and conference committee substitutes to lie on the ta

Connected Entities

Missouri Senate, JIM ERTLE, Cindy O'Laughlin

OrganizationMissouri Senate“Body adopting the resolution”Map →

PersonJIM ERTLE“Secretary of the Senate noted on official summary”Map →

PersonCindy O'Laughlin“Republican Senator from District 18”Map →

Sources

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www.senate.mo.gov

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