Missouri House of Representatives

The Missouri House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Missouri General Assembly. It has 163 members, representing districts with an average size of 37,000 residents. House members are elected for two-year terms during general elections held in even-numbered years.

Missouri House of Representatives
Missouri General Assembly
Coat of arms or logo
Type
Type
Term limits
4 terms (8 years)
History
New session started
January 8, 2025
Leadership
Jon Patterson (R)
since January 8, 2025
Speaker pro tempore
Chad Perkins (R)
since January 4, 2023
Majority Leader
Alex Riley (R)
since January 8, 2025
Minority Leader
Ashley Aune (D)
since January 8, 2025
Structure
Seats163
Political groups
Majority
  •   Republican (110)

Minority

Length of term
2 years
AuthorityArticle III, Missouri Constitution
Salary$35,915/year + per diem[1]
Elections
Last election
November 5, 2024
(163 seats)
Next election
November 3, 2026
(163 seats)
RedistrictingLegislative Control
Meeting place
House of Representatives Chamber
Missouri State Capitol
Jefferson City, Missouri
Website
Missouri House of Representatives
Rules
Rules of the House of Representatives of the 102nd General Assembly

Missouri's house is the fourth largest in the United States even as the state ranks 18th in population. The only states with a larger lower house in the United States are New Hampshire (400), Pennsylvania (203) and Georgia (180).[2][3] Republicans have controlled the State House since 2003.[4]

The next election will be held in 2026.

Operations

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The Missouri House of Representatives meets annually beginning on the Wednesday after the first Monday in January.[5] A part-time legislature, it concludes session business by May 30. To serve in the chamber, an individual must have attained the age of 24 and have resided in their district for a period of one year preceding the election. State representatives are paid $36,813 per year, with a per diem of $121 per day. The Speaker of the House is the most powerful individual in the chamber, elected by all members of the House. The Speaker makes an additional $2,500 per year in accordance with state law. Representatives are term-limited to a maximum of four terms, or eight years, in the chamber.

Members confirm officers of the House every two years when organizing as a new General Assembly, which include the Chief Clerk, the Sergeant-At-Arms, the Chaplain, and the Doorkeeper.[6] The Chief Clerk has the added responsibility of serving as House Administrator and is responsible for supervising the work of eight non-partisan staff. The current Chief Clerk and House Administrator is Dana Miller.[6]

Affiliation Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
Total
Republican Democratic Ind Vacant
End of previous session 114 47 0 161 2
Start of 2021 session 114 48 0 162 1
After April 6 special election[7] 114 49 0 163 0
Start of 2022 session[8][9][10] 108 49 0 157 6
Start of 2023 session[11] 111 52 0 163 0
April 17, 2023[12] 111 51 0 162 1
Start of 2025 session 110 52 0 162 1
Latest voting share 67.9% 32.1%

Leadership

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Position Name Party District
Speaker of the House Jonathan Patterson Republican 30th – Lee's Summit
Speaker Pro Tem Chad Perkins Republican 40th – Bowling Green
Majority Floor Leader Alex Riley Republican 134th – Springfield
Assistant Majority Floor Leader Lane Roberts Republican 161st – Joplin
Majority Whip Hardy Billington Republican 152nd – Poplar Bluff
Minority Floor Leader Ashley Aune Democratic 14th – Kansas City
Assistant Minority Floor Leader Marlon Anderson Democratic 76th – St. Louis
Minority Whip Aaron Crossley Democratic 29th – Independence

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List of current representatives

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District Name Party Residence First Elected Term

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1 Jeff Farnan Republican Stanberry 2023 2031
2 Mazzie Christensen Republican Hamilton 2023 2031
3 Danny Busick Republican Newtown 2019 2027
4 Greg Sharpe Republican Ewing 2019 2027
5 Louis Riggs Republican Hannibal 2019 2027
6 Ed Lewis Republican Moberly 2021 2029
7 Peggy McGaugh Republican Carrollton 2018 2027
8 Josh Hurlbert Republican Smithville 2021 2029
9 Dean Van Schoiack Republican Savannah 2021 2029
10 Bill Falkner Republican St. Joseph 2019 2027
11 Brenda Shields Republican St. Joseph 2019 2027
12 Mike Jones Republican Kansas City 2025 2033
13 Sean Pouche Republican Kansas City 2021 2029
14 Ashley Aune Democratic Kansas City 2021 2029
15 Kenneth Jamieson Democratic Gladstone 2025 2033
16 Chris Brown Republican Kansas City 2021 2029
17 Bill Allen Republican Kansas City 2023 2031
18 Eric Woods Democratic Kansas City 2023 2031
19 Wick Thomas Democratic Kansas City 2025 2033
20 Mike Steinmeyer Republican Sugar Creek 2025 2033
21 Will Jobe Democratic Independence 2025 2033
22 Yolanda Young Democratic Kansas City 2020 2027
23 Michael Johnson Democratic Kansas City 2021 2029
24 Emily Weber Democratic Kansas City 2021 2029
25 Pattie Mansur Democratic Kansas City 2025 2033
26 Tiffany Price Democratic Kansas City 2025 2033
27 Melissa Douglas Democratic Kansas City 2025 2033
28 Donna Barnes Democratic Raytown 2025 2033
29 Aaron Crossley Democratic Independence 2023 2031
30 Jonathan Patterson Republican Lee's Summit 2019 2027
31 Ron Fowler Republican Blue Springs 2025 2033
32 Jeff Coleman Republican Grain Valley 2019 2027
33 Carolyn Caton Republican Blue Springs 2025 2033
34 Kemp Strickler Democratic Lee's Summit 2023 2031
35 Keri Ingle Democratic Lee's Summit 2019 2027
36 Anthony Ealy Democratic Grandview 2023 2031
37 Mark Sharp Democratic Kansas City 2020 2027
38 Martin Jacobs Republican Liberty 2025 2033
39 Mark Meirath Republican Excelsior Springs 2025 2033
40 Chad Perkins Republican Bowling Green 2021 2029
41 Doyle Justus Republican Troy 2023 2031
42 Jeff Myers Republican Warrenton 2023 2031
43 Kent Haden Republican Mexico 2019 2027
44 John Martin Republican Columbia 2025 2033
45 Kathy Steinhoff Democratic Columbia 2023 2031
46 David Tyson Smith Democratic Columbia 2021 2029
47 Adrian Plank Democratic Columbia 2023 2031
48 Tim Taylor Republican Bunceton 2021 2029
49 Jim Schulte Republican New Bloomfield 2023 2031
50 Gregg Bush Democratic Columbia 2025 2033
51 Mark Nolte Republican Higginsville 2025 2033
52 Brad Pollitt Republican Sedalia 2019 2027
53 Terry Thompson Republican Lexington 2021 2029
54 Brandon Phelps Republican Warrensburg 2025 2033
55 Bill Irwin Republican Lee's Summit 2025 2033
56 Michael Davis Republican Kansas City 2021 2029
57 Rodger Reedy Republican Windsor 2019 2027
58 Willard Haley Republican Eldon 2021 2029
59 Rudy Veit Republican Wardsville 2019 2027
60 Dave Griffith Republican Jefferson City 2019 2027
61 Bruce Sassmann Republican Bland 2021 2029
62 Sherri Gallick Republican Belton 2023 2031
63 Tricia Byrnes Republican Wentzville 2023 2031
64 Deanna Self Republican St. Paul 2025 2033
65 Wendy Hausman Republican St. Peters 2023 2031
66 Marlene Terry Democratic St. Louis 2021 2029
67 Tonya Rush Democratic St. Louis 2025 2033
68 Kem Smith Democratic Florissant 2025 2033
69 Scott Miller Republican St. Charles 2025 2033
70 Stephanie Boykin Democratic Florrissant 2025 2033
71 LaDonna Appelbaum Democratic St. Louis 2019 2027
72 Doug Clemens Democratic St. Ann 2019 2027
73 Raychel Proudie Democratic Ferguson 2019 2027
74 Marla Smith Democratic St. Louis 2025 2033
75 Chanel Mosley Democratic Black Jack 2025 2033
76 Marlon Anderson Democratic St. Louis 2021 2029
77 Kimberly-Ann Collins Democratic St. Louis 2021 2029
78 Marty (Joe) Murray Democratic St. Louis 2025 2033
79 LaKeySha Frazier-Bosley Democratic St. Louis 2019 2027
80 Elizabeth Fuchs Democratic St. Louis 2025 2033
81 Steve Butz Democratic St. Louis 2019 2027
82 Nick Kimble Democratic St. Louis 2025 2033
83 Ray Reed Democratic St. Louis 2025 2033
84 Del Taylor Democratic St. Louis 2023 2031
85 Yolonda Fountain Henderson Democratic St. Louis 2023 2031
86 Jeff Hales Democratic St. Louis 2025 2033
87 Connie Steinmetz Democratic Maryland Heights 2025 2033
88 Holly Jones Republican Eureka 2023 2031
89 George Hruza Republican St. Louis 2025 2033
90 Mark Boyko Democratic Kirkwood 2025 2033
91 Jo Doll Democratic Webster Groves 2021 2029
92 Michael Burton Democratic Lakeshire 2021 2029
93 Bridget Walsh Moore Democratic St. Louis 2021 2029
94 Jim Murphy Republican St. Louis 2019 2027
95 Vacant
96 Brad Christ Republican St. Louis 2023 2031
97 David Casteel Republican High Ridge 2023 2031
98 Jaclyn Zimmerman Democratic Manchester 2025 2033
99 Ian Mackey Democratic St. Louis 2019 2027
100 Philip Oehlerking Republican Ballwin 2023 2031
101 Ben Keathley Republican Chesterfield 2023 2031
102 Richard West Republican Wentzville 2021 2029
103 Dave Hinman Republican O'Fallon 2023 2031
104 Terri Violet Republican St. Peters 2025 2033
105 Colin Wellenkamp Republican St. Charles 2025 2033
106 Travis Wilson Republican St. Charles 2023 2031
107 Mark Matthiesen Republican O'Fallon 2023 2031
108 Mike Costlow Republican Dardenne Prairie 2025 2033
109 John Simmons Republican Washington 2025 2033
110 Justin Sparks Republican Wildwood 2023 2031
111 Cecelie Williams Republican Dittmer 2025 2033
112 Renee Reuter Republican Imperial 2023 2031
113 Phil Amato Republican Arnold 2023 2031
114 Ken Waller Republican Herculaneum 2023 2031
115 Bill Lucas Republican DeSoto 2025 2033
116 Dale Wright Republican Farmington 2019 2027
117 Becky Laubinger Republican Park Hills 2025 2033
118 Mike McGirl Republican Potosi 2019 2027
119 Brad Banderman Republican St. Clair 2023 2031
120 John Hewkin Republican Cuba 2025 2033
121 Bill Hardwick Republican Waynesville 2021 2029
122 Tara Peters Republican Rolla 2023 2031
123 Jeff Vernetti Republican Camdenton 2025 2033
124 Don Mayhew Republican Crocker 2019 2027
125 Dane Diehl Republican Butler 2023 2031
126 Jim Kalberloh Republican Lowry City 2021 2029
127 Ann Kelley Republican Lamar 2019 2027
128 Christopher Warwick Republican Bolivar 2025 2033
129 John Black Republican Marshfield 2019 2027
130 Bishop Davidson Republican Republic 2021 2029
131 Bill Owen Republican Springfield 2021 2029
132 Jeremy Dean Democratic Springfield 2025 2033
133 Melanie Stinnett Republican Springfield 2023 2031
134 Alex Riley Republican Springfield 2021 2029
135 Betsy Fogle Democratic Springfield 2021 2029
136 Stephanie Hein Democratic Springfield 2023 2031
137 Darrin Chappell Republican Rogersville 2023 2031
138 Burt Whaley Republican Clever 2025 2033
139 Bob Titus Republican Billings 2023 2031
140 Jamie Gragg Republican Ozark 2023 2031
141 Melissa Schmidt Republican Eldridge 2025 2033
142 Jeff Knight Republican Lebanon 2018 2027
143 Bennie Cook Republican Houston 2021 2029
144 Tony Harbison Republican Arcadia 2025 2033
145 Bryant Wolfin Republican Ste. Genevieve 2025 2033
146 Barry Hovis Republican Whitewater 2019 2027
147 John Voss Republican Cape Girardeau 2023 2031
148 David Dolan Republican Sikeston 2025 2033
149 Donnie Brown Republican New Madrid 2023 2031
150 Cameron Parker Republican Deering 2023 2031
151 Steve Jordan Republican Advance 2025 2033
152 Hardy Billington Republican Poplar Bluff 2019 2027
153 Keith Elliott Republican Doniphan 2025 2033
154 Lisa Durnell Republican Willow Springs 2025 2033
155 Matthew Overcast Republican Ava 2025 2033
156 Brian Seitz Republican Branson 2021 2029
157 Mitch Boggs Republican La Russell 2021 2029
158 Scott Cupps Republican Shell Knob 2020 2027
159 Dirk Deaton Republican Noel 2019 2027
160 Ben Baker Republican Neosho 2019 2027
161 Lane Roberts Republican Joplin 2019 2027
162 Bob Bromley Republican Carl Junction 2019 2027
163 Cathy Jo Loy Republican Carthage 2025 2033

Standing committees

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These are the yearly recurring committees that hold hearings on legislation filed by Representatives. Once filed, legislation is assigned to one of the following committees by the Missouri Speaker of the House. Legislation is typically assigned to the committee whose province envelopes the subject matter of the bill. However, there are frequently multiple relevant committees to which a bill can be assigned, and it is at the Speaker's discretion to choose which committee receives the bill. Politics can also play a part, as the Speaker may assign a bill to a committee with an unfriendly chair or membership, or may select a more friendly committee.

The partisan makeup of each committee is intended to reflect as closely as possible the partisan makeup of the entire House. Each Party caucus selects which of its members will serve on the Standing Committees, and the chair of each committee is chosen by the Speaker of the House.

Standing Committee List[14]
Committee Chair Vice-chair
Administration and Accounts Peggy McGaugh Richard West
Agriculture Doyle Justus Willard Haley
Budget Dirk Deaton Bishop Davidson
Children and Families Holly Jones Tara Peters
Commerce David Casteel Travis Wilson
Consent and Procedure Sean Pouche Barry Hovis
Conservation and Natural Resources Jeff Farnan Bruce Sassmann
Corrections and Public Institutions Don Mayhew Bennie Cook
Crime and Public Safety Jeff Myers Jim Schulte
Economic Development Sherri Gallick Terry Thompson
Elections Rodger Reedy Ken Waller
Elementary and Secondary Education Ed Lewis Brad Banderman
Emerging Issues Brad Christ Tara Peters
Ethics Lane Roberts Marlon Anderson
Financial Institutions Bill Owen Philip Oehlerking
Fiscal Review Jim Murphy David Casteel
General Laws Ben Keathley Jamie Gragg
Government Efficiency Ben Baker Don Mayhew
Health and Mental Health Melanie Stinnett Kent Haden
Higher Education and Workforce Development Chris Brown Sherri Gallick
Insurance Dane Diehl Mark Matthiesen
Judiciary Cameron Parker Renee Reuter
Local Government Dave Hinman Phil Amato
Legislative Review Brad Pollitt Josh Hurlbert
Pensions Ken Waller Barry Hovis
Professional Registration and Licensing Jeff Knight Cameron Parker
Transportation Josh Hurlbert Donnie Brown
Utilities Bob Bromley John Simmons
Veterans and Armed Forces Dave Griffith Jim Schulte
Ways and Means Mike McGirl Michael Davis

Budget committee and subcommittees

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Tradition in the Missouri General Assembly is that all appropriations bills initiate in the Missouri House rather than the Senate. So each year, the chair of the House Budget Committee files legislation establishing the spending plan for the state of Missouri. This plan, which in 2007 exceeded $20 billion, may differ greatly from the Governor's budget recommendations, issued at the State of the State address given in late January.

The budget legislation is assigned to the House Budget Committee, which then assigns each bill to its respective subcommittee. After the subcommittee makes its recommendations, the full Budget Committee runs through the entire appropriations package, makes its desired changes, and sends the bill to the full House for consideration.

Committee[14] Chair Vice-chair
Joint Committee on Legislative Research – Oversight Subcommittee Sen. Barbara Washington
Joint Committee on Legislative Research – Personnel Subcommittee Rep. Dirk Deaton Sen. Mike Bernskoetter
Joint Committee on Legislative Research – Revision Subcommittee Sen. Mike Bernskoetter
Joint Committee on the Justice System - The Missouri Criminal Code Subcommittee Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer
Appropriations – Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources, and Economic Development Darin Chappell Scott Cupps
Appropriations – Education Bishop Davidson Ed Lewis
Appropriations – General Administration John Voss Louis Riggs
Appropriations – Health, Mental Health, and Social Services Wendy Hausman John Black
Appropriations – Public Safety, Corrections, Transportation and Revenue Donnie Brown Don Mayhew

Joint committees

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Joint Committees contain members from both the Missouri House and Senate. These committees may be permanent and study ongoing issues, or may be temporary and intended to come up with suggested legislation to address a one-time issue. The Chair of these committees typically alternates annually between a Representative and a Senator to prevent unfairness to one chamber.[15]

  • Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
  • Joint Committee on Capitol Security
  • Joint Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Joint Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Awareness
  • Joint Committee on Education
  • Joint Committee on Government Accountability
  • Joint Committee on the Justice System
  • Joint Committee on Legislative Research (three subcommittees)
  • Joint Committee on the Life Sciences
  • Joint Committee on Public Assistance
  • Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement
  • Joint Committee on Tax Policy
  • Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight

Term limits

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In 1992, Missouri voters approved constitutional amendment placing term limits on the Missouri House of Representatives. A Representative can serve no more than four two-year terms in the house. The first time term limits prevented someone from running again was in 2002.

Political party strength

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Since 2003, the Republican Party has held this chamber of the Missouri General Assembly.

See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ [1], Missouri House of Representatives
  2. ^ CHRIS BLANK/The Associated Press. "Missouri Senate OKs shrinking number of House members". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
  3. ^ brenda erickson (October 11, 2007). "Population and Size of Legislature". Ncsl.org. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
  4. ^ "Party control of Missouri state government: Historical party control". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  5. ^ "State Legislatures" (PDF). The Council of State Governments. 2019. p. 1. Archived from the original on June 18, 2021.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Missouri House of Representatives - Office of the Chief Clerk". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  7. ^ Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (2021-04-29). "Capitol Briefs: David Tyson Smith sworn into Missouri House". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2021-04-29.
  8. ^ Representative Rick Roeber (R-34) was expelled. [2]
  9. ^ Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (2021-10-20). "Tom Hannegan passes away". The Missouri Times. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  10. ^ Long, Jeff (January 6, 2022). "Wayne Wallingford's former seat one of multiple vacancies in Missouri House". Southeast Missourian. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  11. ^ "MO State Leg. Results". projects.cnalysis.com.
  12. ^ "Rep Rasheen Aldridge. Jr Resigns". Twitter.
  13. ^ "Missouri House of Representatives - Member Roster". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
  14. ^ Jump up to: a b "Missouri House of Representatives - Committees". house.mo.gov. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  15. ^ "Missouri House of Representative – Committees". house.mo.gov.
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