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Missouri House Bill 2224 Establishes the Missouri Advisory Boards and Commissions Association

Original title: MISSOURI ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ASSOCIATION

Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Louis Riggs

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What This Bill Would Do

House Bill 2224 establishes the Missouri Advisory Boards and Commissions Association, creating an annual meeting forum and reporting mechanism for former lawmakers and current or former board and commission members.

Why it matters

Current and former state board members and former legislators gain an official association to coordinate recommendations for the governor, lieutenant governor, and General Assembly without receiving state compensation.

Background
  • House Bill 2224 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session of the 103rd Missouri General Assembly by Representative Louis Riggs. 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.

Directly affected

Former members of the general assembly

Former lawmakers become eligible to join the newly established association and participate in its annual meetings and reporting.

Directly affected

Current and former members of Missouri's advisory boards and commissions

Board and commission members gain eligibility to join the association and contribute to its recommendations for state officials.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to join the Missouri Advisory Boards and Commissions Association?
Membership is open to former members of the General Assembly as well as current and former members of Missouri's advisory boards and commissions, , and .
Will members of the association be paid for their service?
No, membership is voluntary and members serve without compensation.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions
  1. May 15, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
  2. Jan 8, 2026HouseFloor
    Read Second Time (H)
  3. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read First Time (H)
  4. Dec 5, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Prefiled (H)

Version history

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Joseph Engler, General Assembly, Louis Riggs and 2 more
PersonJoseph Engler“Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Assembly“Legislative body of the state of Missouri”Map →
PersonLouis Riggs“Representative for District 005 who introduced House Bill 2224”Map →
locationMissouri“State jurisdiction”Map →
OrganizationMissouri Advisory Boards and Commissions Association“New association established by the bill”Map →

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