Grants use of the House Chamber for the Women Legislators of Missouri DeVerne Lee Calloway Award Ceremony and Scholarship Presentation on Monday, April 7, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Summary
House Resolution 929 is a ceremonial resolution that authorizes the Women Legislators of Missouri Caucus to use the Missouri House Chamber on April 7, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the annual DeVerne Lee Calloway Award Ceremony and the Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship Presentation. The resolution recognizes the award recipient and the young women receiving scholarships, and it ties the event to honoring DeVerne Lee Calloway, the first African-American member of the Missouri General Assembly.
The resolution also sets conditions for the event. It requires the sponsoring representative, Carolyn Caton, or a designee, to be present and responsible for the group, and it directs participants to preserve the dignity and decorum of the House. The resolution prohibits food, drinks, smoking, banners, wall hangings, and the use of equipment such as computers or phones on the dais and rostrum, while limiting access to the Speaker's podium and staff areas.
Impact
HR929 does not change substantive state law or amend any statutes. Its legal effect is limited to granting temporary access to a legislative chamber for a specific ceremonial event and establishing rules for conduct and use of the space during that event. The practical impact is to facilitate a public recognition program for female leaders and scholarship recipients at the State Capitol.
Sentiment
The available text suggests a positive, noncontroversial sentiment around the resolution. It is framed as a recognition of women leaders, student achievement, and the legacy of DeVerne Lee Calloway, with no recorded opposition, committee debate, or vote history indicating disagreement. The resolution appears to be a routine chamber-use measure with a commemorative purpose.
Contention
There is no documented substantive contention in the provided materials. The only potentially sensitive aspects are the restrictions on conduct, photography, banners, food, and access within the chamber, but these are standard decorum provisions rather than points of political dispute. No committee testimony or voting record is available showing any disagreement over the event or its conditions.