Designates every October 16th as "Michael Collins Day" in Missouri in honor of Michael Collins, an Irish revolutionary, soldier, and politician
Summary
SB 798 adds a new section to Missouri law designating October 16 of each year as “Michael Collins Day.” The bill honors Michael Collins, described in the text as an Irish revolutionary, soldier, and politician who was a leading figure in the struggle for Irish independence. It is a commemorative measure rather than a regulatory or appropriations bill.
The bill does not create a program, impose a duty, or change substantive rights; instead, it amends Chapter 9 of the Missouri Revised Statutes to add an official state observance. Its practical effect is limited to the state’s calendar of commemorative days and the symbolic recognition of Collins’s historical significance.
Impact
SB 798 would amend Missouri’s statutes by adding section 9.386 to Chapter 9, which governs state commemorations and observances. The bill would formally recognize October 16 as Michael Collins Day in Missouri, but it would not require state agencies, local governments, or private parties to take any action beyond the designation itself.
Sentiment
Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee debate or votes, the measure appears to be noncontroversial and ceremonial in nature. The tone of the bill is commemorative and respectful, focused on honoring an تاریخی figure associated with Irish independence rather than advancing a policy dispute.
Contention
No specific points of contention are reflected in the available materials. Because the bill only creates a commemorative day, any disagreement would likely be limited to whether the state should formally honor Michael Collins or add another observance to the Missouri calendar, but no such objections are documented in the provided context.