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I encourage you to explore our website to learn about your government, track the legislative progress, interact with your state representative, and watch legislative sessions live as the House deliberates issues important to all Missourians.

We welcome your input and suggestions on how to make government more efficient, effective, and accountable. It is a pleasure and honor to serve as Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives.

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Tail for the Word Bubble for Budget Level ExplainationThe Governor proposes a budget which is sent to the House for consideration. Tail for the Word Bubble for Budget Level ExplainationThe Appropriation Committees report their recommendations to the Budget Committee. Tail for the Word Bubble for Budget Level ExplainationThe bills are considered and amended by the Budget Committee. Tail for the Word Bubble for Budget Level ExplainationThe Budget committee reports its recommendations to the House floor. The House perfects the appropriation bills through a process of amending. Tail for the Word Bubble for Budget Level ExplainationAll adopted amendments are included into the appropriation bills which are then printed again. The bills are then Third Read on the House floor. Tail for the Word Bubble for Budget Level ExplainationBills Third Read and Passed in the House are sent to the Senate for consideration and further amendment. Tail for the Word Bubble for Budget Level ExplainationHouse and Senate Budget Conference Committee consider and amend bills sent to conference. Tail for the Word Bubble for Budget Level ExplainationOnce each bill is Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed by the House and Senate, it is sent to the Governor. The Governor may veto a bill in total, veto line-items, or allow the bill to pass. Vetoes may be overridden by votes of the House and Senate.
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