Missouri § 23.040 - Service concerning bills.
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§ 23.040. Service concerning bills.
From the time the general assembly of the state convenes until it is adjourned finally, the committee on legislative research, through its representatives, shall give consideration to and service concerning any bill before the general assembly requested by any member of the senate or the house of representatives or any committee of the general assembly having the bills before it for consideration. This service shall continue after adjournment and during any recess or vacation.
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(RSMo 1939 § 14745, A.L. 1943 p. 632, A.L. 1957 p. 595, A.L. 2026 S.B. 1470)
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