Establishes the "Missouri Advisory Boards and Commissions Association"
Summary
HB 1424 creates the “Missouri Advisory Boards and Commissions Association” in state law. The association would be open to former members of the General Assembly and current and former members of Missouri advisory boards and commissions, as well as members of the board of curators and board of regents. It would be required to meet at least annually, establish membership guidelines and bylaws, and produce annual reports and other reports as requested by the General Assembly or the executive branch.
The bill also authorizes the association to make recommendations for further action to the General Assembly, the Governor, and the Lieutenant Governor. Membership would be voluntary, and members would serve without compensation. In practical terms, the bill creates a formal statewide organization intended to connect former legislators and board members and provide a structured channel for advice and recommendations to state leaders.
Impact
HB 1424 would add a new section to Chapter 186, RSMo, establishing a new state-recognized association and setting out its basic governance and reporting duties. It would not appear to alter substantive regulatory authority of existing boards and commissions, but it would create a new advisory entity with an official role in communicating recommendations to the legislature and statewide executive offices. The bill affects former legislators, current and former advisory board and commission members, and members of the board of curators and board of regents.
Sentiment
Because there are no committee transcripts or recorded votes provided, there is no direct evidence of support or opposition in the available materials. Based on the bill text alone, the measure appears administrative and collaborative in nature, with a focus on organizing advisory participation rather than imposing new obligations or penalties. The absence of recorded controversy suggests the bill may have been viewed as a low-conflict organizational measure, though no formal sentiment can be confirmed from the provided record.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. Potential areas of debate, if any, would likely concern whether the state should formally recognize and support a new association for former legislators and board members, whether the association’s recommendations should carry any practical weight, and whether creating another advisory body is necessary. However, the record supplied does not identify any legislators, stakeholders, or agencies taking opposing positions.