HJR 170·MO·house
Transfers authority over to the Department of Transportation from the Highways and Transportation Commission to the governor
FailedFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: Bennie Cook
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
May 15, 2026
Summary
The resolution would let the governor appoint the Department of Transportation director and chief engineer, with Senate approval, and make the Highways and Transportation Commission an advisory body. It changes the naming of the agency and sets rules for commission membership and non‑partisan staffing. The measure failed to pass.
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