Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Two - Wednesday, March 4 - Morning Session

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Key Moments

  • Douglas Adongo — Douglas Adongo is introduced twice in close succession as a Ph.D. candidate student at the University of Missouri School of Social Work.
  • Rocks Group — Introduced as a girls' leadership group from St. James.
  • Nava — Named as a member of the Rocks Group.
  • Mary Lou — Named as a member of the Rocks Group.
  • Macy — Named as a member of the Rocks Group.
  • Ava — Named as a member of the Rocks Group.
  • Brinley — Named as a member of the Rocks Group.
  • Maya — Named as a member of the Rocks Group.
  • Peyton — Named as a member of the Rocks Group.
  • Marley — Named as a member of the Rocks Group.
  • Annabelle — Named as a member of the Rocks Group.
  • Jillian — Named as a member of the Rocks Group.
  • Dan Waterfell — Introduced as a board member of the association and representative of the Missouri employee of Boutherul.
  • Matt Fulton — Introduced as a committee member and partner at Ozark Legend.
  • Chip Ponder — Introduced as a guest with the insurance agents group.
  • Brianna Evans — Occupational therapy student at the University of Missouri at Columbia, introduced as a special guest.
  • Richard West — Richard West is discussed and speaks during the same amendment debate. He is thanked as the amendment maker/bill carrier, then yields to questions and explains that the proposal is a bipartisan compromise developed with colleagues, including the gentleman from St. Louis County, to ensure regional representation on the boards. The exchange stays focused on support for the amendment and the collaborative process behind it.
  • Richard West — Asked whether there is evidence the age-verification approach has worked in Missouri or other states.
  • Richard West — The bill handler is referred to as the lady from Cass in this exchange; the transcript does not explicitly name her here.
  • Marla Smith — Spoke in support of the underlying bill and the amendment.
  • Marla Smith — Questioned the amendment maker about governor appointments and regional representation.
  • Marla Smith — Continued questioning and expressed concern about governor-appointed at-large members and regional representation.
  • Marla Smith — Was thanked for her work on the amendment and bill.
  • Marla Smith — Reiterated support for the bill and amendment and urged passage.
  • Marla Smith — Closed debate on the amendment.
  • Marla Smith — Asked to inquire of the bill handler and framed the bill as bipartisan.
  • Marla Smith — The member from St. Louis City offers amendment 0.10H and moves for its adoption.
  • HB199 — Referenced as the bill that carried the language after being amended.
  • Peggy McGaugh — Peggy McGaugh handles the procedural steps for House Bill 1839, moving to perfect and print the bill, adopt the House Committee Substitute, and agree to its title. She then introduces and explains the bill, which concerns online pornography access by minors, and the discussion is later referenced again as part of the same legislation.
  • Dr. Sharon Cooper — Cited as a forensic pediatrician whose research supports the testimony.
  • owner of an age verification company — An owner of an age verification company was cited as explaining that children are unlikely to conduct financial transactions on phones.
  • Chanel Mosley — The speaker is identified by district reference as the lady from St. Louis City, Collins District; the transcript does not explicitly name her here.
  • Lauren Butts — Introduced as a special guest and identified as the speaker's daughter-in-law.
  • Lindsay Jabs — Introduced as a special guest and identified as someone the speaker worked with for many years.
  • Becca Shackleford — Becca Shackleford is introduced as a guest from Perryville, Missouri and recognized for her Special Olympics accomplishments and earlier remarks.
  • John Harding — John Harding is mentioned as someone the speaker has met, identified as a friend of Becca Shackleford and the board chair for Special Olympics in the state.
  • Becky Harding — Becky Harding is mentioned as someone the speaker has met and as the board chair for Special Olympics in the state, alongside John Harding.
  • Jacky Sample — Introduced as a Columbia city council member and president of the Missouri Occupational Therapist Association.
  • Samantha Yoko — Introduced as a high school science teacher from Chillicothe, Missouri.
  • Kim Keeper — Introduced as a special education teacher from Chillicothe, Missouri.
  • Ann McKiddy — Introduced as an elementary Title reading teacher from Chillicothe, Missouri.
  • Tanya Rice — Tanya Rice is introduced as the assistant vice chancellor for advocacy and engagement at Washington University in St. Louis, with additional background noting her service on boards and her role as a co-founder of the Josephine Baker Center for Arts and Engagement, including membership on the Board of Directors for Democracy Works.
  • Haven Atkinson — Introduced as a guest from Independence, Missouri.
  • Cody Atkinson — Introduced as a guest from Independence, Missouri.
  • Linda Ragsdale — Introduced as a councilwoman from O'Fallon.
  • Emily Wynn — Introduced as a member of the O'Fallon Mayor Youth Advisory Council.
  • Shondell Lowry — Introduced as a social work student pursuing the field as a second career.
  • Trivana Alexander Tony — Introduced as Shondell Lowry's clinician supervisor.
  • Megan Doherty — Introduced as a constituent and associate professor of occupational therapy at Mizzou.
  • Brea Carroll — Brea Carroll is introduced as a student from the Missouri State Occupational Therapy Program.