Designates March sixth each year as "Kit Bond Day" in Missouri
Summary
HB3075 would add a new section to Missouri law designating March 6 of each year as “Kit Bond Day.” The bill directs citizens to participate in appropriate events and activities to honor Christopher “Kit” Bond and his public service to the state. The measure is commemorative rather than regulatory, and it does not create a new program, benefit, or enforcement mechanism.
The bill identifies Bond’s service as Missouri state auditor, governor, and U.S. senator, and uses that history as the basis for the annual observance. By placing the designation in Chapter 9, RSMo, the bill would formally recognize the day in state statute and add it to Missouri’s list of official commemorative days.
Impact
If enacted, HB3075 would amend Chapter 9, RSMo, by creating section 9.508 and officially establishing March 6 as a state-designated commemorative day. The practical legal effect is limited: it would not require state agencies to take action, alter rights or duties, or appropriate funds, but it would codify a formal recognition of Kit Bond’s legacy and encourage public observance.
Sentiment
The available context suggests the bill is largely ceremonial and likely noncontroversial, with no recorded committee testimony or votes indicating opposition. Its purpose is to honor a prominent Missouri political figure, which typically draws respectful or supportive sentiment rather than policy debate. The bill’s referral to the Emerging Issues committee indicates it was still in the early legislative process at the time of the available record.
Contention
There are no recorded votes or committee transcripts showing active disagreement, so no specific points of contention are documented in the available materials. If any concerns were to arise, they would likely be limited to the general question of whether the legislature should create additional honorary observances, but the bill text itself does not present fiscal, administrative, or legal disputes. The measure appears to be a straightforward tribute to a former statewide and federal officeholder.