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HB 1940·MO·house

Changes the law regarding advertisements and orders of publication in newspapers

Signed into LawFiled Dec 1, 2025
Sponsor: Peggy McGaugh (R)
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Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

Jul 13, 2026

Summary

HB 1940 makes local government bonds valid only after a state auditor certifies they meet all legal requirements. It also changes how legal notices for elections must be published, requiring notices in two newspapers of differing political faith when possible. The changes aim to improve oversight of public financing and ensure broader public awareness of elections.

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