SB 1282 adds a new section to Missouri law designating the song "Missouri," written by Musician 1st Class Kenny Ray Horton, as the official state promotional song for the state of Missouri. The bill does not create a regulatory program, funding mechanism, or enforcement scheme; it is a symbolic measure that formally recognizes a specific song as part of the state’s official symbols.
In practical terms, the bill amends Chapter 10 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by adding section 10.265. Its effect is limited to state nomenclature and ceremonial recognition, and it would place the song alongside other official state designations used for promotion and identity. The bill does not appear to affect private parties directly or alter substantive rights or obligations.
Impact
The bill would change Missouri law only by adding a new official state designation in Chapter 10, RSMo. It would establish "Missouri" as the official state promotional song, which may be used in state branding, educational, and ceremonial contexts, but it does not impose duties, penalties, or spending requirements on agencies or the public.
Sentiment
Based on the available record, the bill appears noncontroversial and largely ceremonial. There are no committee transcripts or recorded votes provided showing opposition or debate, and the measure’s subject matter suggests a symbolic recognition bill rather than a policy dispute. The overall sentiment is therefore best characterized as neutral to favorable, with no documented controversy in the materials provided.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. Because the bill simply designates an official promotional song, any disagreement would likely be limited to symbolic preferences over which song should represent the state, rather than legal or fiscal concerns. No legislators, stakeholders, or committee members are identified as opposing or supporting the measure in the available record.