Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1940: Changes the law regarding advertisements and orders of publication in newspapers
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1940 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Changes the law regarding advertisements and orders of publication in newspapers. Primary sponsor: Peggy McGaugh (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 13, 2026): Delivered to Secretary of State (G).
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy McGaugh | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Bill Allen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 17 |
| Jim Kalberloh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 126 |
| Marla Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
- Approved by Governor (G)
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
- Signed by House Speaker (H)
- House Message (H)
- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 142 NOES: 1 PRESENT: 2
- House Adopts (H) - SCS, as amended
- Taken Up
- Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 5 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0
- Voted Do Pass (H)
- Executive Session Completed (H)
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