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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 1960 designates the smooth chanterelle as the official state mushroom
Last action · March 12, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H)Sponsors: Tara Peters and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
House Bill 1960 officially designates the smooth chanterelle (Cantharellus lateritius) as the official state mushroom for Missouri.
Changes only the state's official symbolic emblems; no funding, regulatory, or service changes are stated.
Who It Would Affect
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Missouri Residents
Changes only an official state emblem with no direct impact on rights, taxes, or services.
Key Facts
- Designates the smooth chanterelle, scientifically known as Cantharellus lateritius, as the official state mushroom for Missouri.
- Amends chapter 10, RSMo, by adding one new section designated as section 10.281.
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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
8 actions- Mar 12, 2026HouseCommitteeReported Do Pass (H)
- Mar 11, 2026HouseCommitteeVoted Do Pass (H)
- Mar 11, 2026HouseExecutive Session Completed (H)
- Mar 4, 2026HousePublic Hearing Completed (H)
- Feb 5, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Special Committee on Tourism(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
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- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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