Legislative Process
Administration
Rules
Who's Who
Potpourri
100
A non-controversial bill which does not cost anything to implement and does not reduce revenues;
What Is a “Consent Bill”?
100
The official record of House Proceedings;
What is "The Journal of the House"?
100
This document establishes the official procedures for the House;
What are the "Rules of the House"
100
This House staff section prepares bill summaries, assists with the commitee process and constituent issues;
Who is "House Research"?
100
The number of district wide publications a House member is allowed to mail per year;
What is "3"?
200
This document is prepared by the Legislative Oversight Division for each bill and details its financial impact on the state and local entities for the next three years;
What are "Fiscal Notes"?
200
I sign this document in the Chief Clerk's office when my vote was inaccurately recorded;
What is an "Affidavit"?
200
The duration of time a bill must be on the House calendar before being taken up for consideration;
What is a "Legislative Day"?
200
House Budget Chair
Who is "Ryan Silvey"?
200
23.5 Billion Dollars
What is the "State Budget"?
300
A vote of 82 members (1/2 +1);
What is a "Constitutional Majority"?
300
$700
What is "Monthly Expense Allowance"?
300
By district number or county, but never by name;
What is "House Rule 95"? or "How are members addressed on the chamber floor"?
300
The full name of the artist who painted the murals in the House Lounge;
Who is "Thomas Hart Benton"?
300
The space between the granite columns in the House chamber;
What is "The Floor of the House"?
400
This docket, or list of bills may be amended during floor debate;
What is the "Perfection Calendar"?
400
Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Work Environment;
What are "Types of Sexual Harassment"?
400
Business attire, including coat, tie, dress trousers and dress shoe/boots;
What is "House Rule 94" or "The proper attire for gentlemen when the House is seated"?
400
The Marjority Floor Leader
Who is "Tim Jones"?
400
The limestone marble that is used throughout the Capitol comes from this Missouri city;
What is "Carthage"?
500
This committee appointed by the House and Senate negotiates and/or reconciles their respective position on a piece of legislation;
What is a "Conference Committe"?
500
Required to receive per diem;
What is "Casting at least one recorded vote" or "Having your presence noted in the House Journal"?
500
An amendment must be on the same subject of that under consideration;
What is "House Rule 69" or "Must Be Germane"?
500
This joint committee is charged with drafting House Bills;
What is is "The Committee on Legislative Research"?
500
The only bill type that can contain more than one subject;
What is an "Appropriations Bill"?
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