Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Financial Institutions Apr 8th, 2026

House Financial Institutions Committee

Key Moments

  • Hardy Billington — Likely referenced by the garbled roll call text 'Hickrall?' or 'Belps?' but uncertain; not corrected beyond the obvious.
  • Bruce Sassmann — Responded 'Here' during the roll call.
  • Terry Thompson — Called during roll call.
  • John Voss — Likely intended by 'Foss' in roll call; presence not clearly stated in the transcript.
  • Bill Owen — Bill Owen is repeatedly addressed as Mr. Chairman throughout the committee discussion as he opens the hearing, asks for questions for the senator, closes questioning, moves the committee to testimony in favor, and is thanked for carrying the companion bill while witnesses continue questioning.
  • David Kent — Testified in support of Senate Bill 834 on behalf of the Missouri Bankers Association.
  • Heath Clarkston — Heath Clarkston testified on behalf of the Mortgage Bankers Association in Missouri and stated that he agreed with Mr. Kent's testimony. He expressed appreciation for the Senator's leadership and said the amendment made a lot of sense, indicating the proposal was not problematic for the mortgage industry.
  • Doug Clemens — Responded 'Here' during the roll call.
  • Jeff Hales — Called during roll call.
  • Stephanie Hein — Called during roll call.