Reserves the House Chamber for the Association of Electric Cooperatives on July 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Summary
House Resolution 3997 is a ceremonial and administrative measure that reserves the Missouri House Chamber for a mock legislative session hosted by the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives. The resolution authorizes the group to use the chamber on July 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a youth leadership and civic education event tied to its Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience.
The resolution also requires Representative Rudy Veit, the sponsor, or his designee to be present and responsible for the group during the event. It sets out detailed rules for conduct in the chamber, including expectations of decorum, appropriate dress, and prohibitions on food, drinks, smoking, banners, photography, and the use of equipment on the dais and rostrum area. The measure does not change substantive law or create new regulatory requirements; it simply grants temporary use of legislative space under specified conditions.
Impact
HR 3997 has no direct impact on state statutes, taxes, or regulatory programs. Its effect is limited to authorizing temporary access to the House Chamber for a specific educational event and establishing rules for how participants must use the space. The practical impact is on chamber scheduling, legislative facility use, and the responsibilities of the sponsoring representative and event participants.
Sentiment
The available context suggests the resolution was noncontroversial and received routine support, as reflected by its report as "Do Pass" in the House. Because it is a ceremonial resolution supporting youth civic education and a mock legislative exercise, the general sentiment appears favorable and procedural rather than partisan. No recorded votes or committee debate indicate significant opposition.
Contention
There is little evidence of substantive contention around HR 3997. The only notable issues are logistical and decorum-related: the resolution tightly controls access to the chamber, limits use of the dais and staff areas, and prohibits items such as food, drinks, smoking, banners, and electronic equipment in certain areas. These restrictions appear designed to preserve the dignity of the House rather than to resolve any policy dispute, and no opposing viewpoints are reflected in the available record.