Missouri 2025 Regular Session

Missouri House Bill HR164

Introduced
1/30/25  
Refer
2/3/25  

Caption

Grants use of the House Chamber for swearing in of attorneys on Friday, April 25, 2025, and Friday, September 26, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Impact

The resolution allows the Missouri Bar to conduct swearing-in ceremonies in a prominent governmental venue, thereby enhancing the ceremonial significance of these events. It promotes a sense of dignity associated with the legal profession and highlights the importance of the Bar's role in maintaining ethical standards in the practice of law. By providing such a platform, it reinforces the connection between the legal system and state governance.

Summary

House Resolution 164 (HR164) is a legislative measure introduced to grant permission for the use of the House Chamber for the swearing-in of newly licensed members of the Missouri Bar. Two specific dates are specified for this event: April 25, 2025, and September 26, 2025, both scheduled to occur from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The resolution reflects the General Assembly's commitment to facilitating a cooperative relationship with the legal system and underscores the traditional practice of using governmental spaces for significant professional ceremonies.

Contention

While the bill appears to be straightforward, it mandates that participants conduct themselves in a manner that preserves the dignity and honor of the House of Representatives. Specifically, it prohibits food, drinks, smoking, and any conduct that diminishes the decorum of the House Chamber during the event. This underscores the potential for contention regarding the acceptable conduct and the expectations placed on those participating in the ceremony. Such rules can be viewed as necessary for maintaining decorum, but they may also lead to discussions about accessibility and the atmosphere of formality involved in public gatherings within governmental spaces.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

MO HR3921

Grants use of the House Chamber for swearing in of attorneys on Friday, April 26, 2024, and Friday, September 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

MO HR143

Grants use of the House Chamber for swearing in of attorneys on Friday, April 28, 2023, and Friday, September 29, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

MO HR492

Grants use of the House Chamber to TeenPact on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm

MO HR493

Grants use of the House Chamber to TeenPact on Friday, March 3, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm

MO HR268

Grants use of the House Chamber to TeenPact on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm

MO HR3955

Grants use of the House Chamber to TeenPact on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

MO HR3960

Grants use of the House Chamber to TeenPact on Friday, March 29, 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

MO HR3959

Grants use of the House Chamber to TeenPact on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

MO HR694

Grants use of the House Chamber for the Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship Award Ceremony on Monday, April 3, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm

MO HR163

Grants Missouri Girls State the use of the House Chamber on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Similar Bills

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