Missouri House
Bennie Cook
Republican. House, district 143.
Emailbennie.cook@house.mo.gov
contactOfficial record 1https://house.mo.gov/MemberDetails.aspx?district=143
officialOfficial record 2https://house.mo.gov/MemberDetails.aspx?year=2023&code=R&district=143
officialBills they sponsored
77 bills sponsored this session
Expands certain powers given to peace officers employed by the state fire marshal when certain exigent circumstances existHB 3535 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
04/02/2026 - Reported Do Pass (H)Establishes the "Emmett Kelly Sr Memorial Highway" in Texas CountyHB 3516 · this session · introduced Feb 27, 2026
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies the duties of a pharmacistHB 3499 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2026
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Allows a law enforcement officer to arrest a parolee or probationer without a warrant in certain circumstances and requires conditions and terms of probation or parole to be recorded in MULESHB 3498 · this session · introduced Feb 26, 2026
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Creates the designation of "Missouri Rock Island Trail Communities"HB 3408 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
04/02/2026 - Reported Do Pass (H)Designates the city of Belle as the "Cowbell Capital of Missouri"HB 3407 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2026
04/02/2026 - Reported Do Pass (H)Establishes the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responderHB 3355 · this session · introduced Feb 19, 2026
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Proposes a constitutional amendment that modifies provisions relating to transportation fundingHJR 192 · this session · introduced Feb 18, 2026
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing a joint committee on conservation oversightHJR 191 · this session · introduced Feb 18, 2026
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Prohibits temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefit cards from being used at ATMs or to access cashHB 3245 · this session · introduced Feb 9, 2026
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to criminal offenses, including minimum prison terms and conditional releaseHB 3155 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2026
This Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - Check Primary Bill - HB 2637Modifies provisions relating to criminal history background check requirements for alcohol and gaming licensingHB 3154 · this session · introduced Jan 29, 2026
04/02/2026 - Reported Do Pass (H)Modifies jurisdiction over certain Missouri landHB 3081 · this session · introduced Jan 22, 2026
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Transfers authority over to the Department of Transportation from the Highways and Transportation Commission to the governorHJR 170 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Establishes an office of special investigations within the department of health and senior services to assist in abuse and neglect investigationsHB 3038 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
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Renames a roadway in Texas and Phelps countiesHB 3033 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to workers' compensationHB 3032 · this session · introduced Jan 20, 2026
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to the practice of pharmacyHB 3008 · this session · introduced Jan 15, 2026
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Prohibits certain offenders from being within five hundred feet of any Missouri state parkHB 2881 · this session · introduced Jan 8, 2026
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to minimum prison termsHB 2880 · this session · introduced Jan 8, 2026
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Expands certain powers given to peace officers employed by the supervisor of alcohol and tobacco control and peace officers employed by the state fire marshal when certain exigent circumstances existHB 2378 · this session · introduced Dec 11, 2025
01/29/2026 - Referred: Crime and Public Safety(H)Modifies provisions relating to mental capacity to be tried or convictedHB 2377 · this session · introduced Dec 11, 2025
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Creates provisions relating to cost-sharing under health benefit plansHB 2279 · this session · introduced Dec 9, 2025
This Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - Check Primary Bill - HB 1941Establishes the "Interscholastic Athletic Activities Appeals Board" within the department of elementary and secondary education to hear appeals after the activities association appeals process has been exhaustedHB 2278 · this session · introduced Dec 9, 2025
04/14/2026 - Reported Do Pass (H)Proposes a constitutional amendment specifying the election, powers, and duties of a county sheriffHJR 124 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
04/29/2026 - Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)Repeals the election offense of allowing a ballot to be seenHB 1986 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to self-defenseHB 1985 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies the offense of keeping a dangerous dogHB 1984 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies motor vehicle inspection requirementsHB 1983 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
This Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - Check Primary Bill - HB 1838Creates provisions relating to awareness of certain pediatric disordersHB 1982 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to the administration of controlled substances by nursesHB 1981 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Creates provisions relating to peer review committeesHB 1980 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
04/29/2026 - Placed on Informal CalendarModifies provisions relating to community paramedic servicesHB 1979 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Removes the expiration date for the RX cares for Missouri programHB 1978 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to civil detention proceduresHB 1977 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
04/15/2026 - Voted Do Pass (S)Modifies provisions relating to the ordering and administration of vaccines by pharmacistsHB 1976 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to pharmacy benefits managersHB 1975 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
This Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - Check Primary Bill - HB 1850Prohibits temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefit cards from being used at ATMs or to access cash, and limits the items that may be purchased with TANF benefitsHB 1974 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
02/25/2026 - Public Hearing Completed (H)Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sexHB 1973 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
This Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - Check Primary Bill - HB 1663Requires the general assembly to approve proposed administrative rulesHB 1972 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to certain privileged informationHB 1971 · this session · introduced Dec 1, 2025
05/15/2026 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing a joint committee on conservation oversightHJR 101 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Requires a memorandum of understanding between the chief law enforcement official of a county and the federal law enforcement agency in order for a federal law enforcement agency to conduct law enforcement duties within HB 1578 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Repeals provisions relating to paid sick leave and minimum wage increases and reinstates previous minimum wage provisionsHB 1577 · this session · introduced Feb 28, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Removes the expiration date for the RX cares for Missouri programHB 1445 · this session · introduced Feb 25, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies the definition of employer increasing the workers' compensation minimum employee requirements for certain construction industry employersHB 1437 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies the offense of keeping a dangerous dogHB 1423 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Bans pesticides and pesticide ingredients that were made in ChinaHB 1422 · this session · introduced Feb 24, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to retirement for certain judgesHB 1378 · this session · introduced Feb 19, 2025
03/25/2025 - Referred: Judiciary(H)Modifies provisions relating to self-defenseHB 1374 · this session · introduced Feb 19, 2025
05/15/2025 - Action Postponed (H)Modifies provisions relating to limits on selling or purchasing certain drugsHB 1311 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to the health professional student loan repayment programHB 1300 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Establishes provisions relating to the venue for cases involving more than 1 elected prosecuting attorney and the attorney generalHB 1299 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Establishes the offense of impeding, threatening, or harassing a first responderHB 1297 · this session · introduced Feb 13, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Proposes a constitutional amendment that modifies provisions relating to transportation fundingHJR 83 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to conditions of bailHB 1202 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to limits on selling or purchasing certain drugsHB 1201 · this session · introduced Feb 5, 2025
02/12/2025 - Withdrawn (H)Renames a roadway to "State Route 137" in Texas and Phelps countyHB 1173 · this session · introduced Feb 4, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies jurisdiction over certain Missouri landHB 1137 · this session · introduced Jan 30, 2025
This Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - Check Primary Bill - HB 1442Provides that the Joint Committee on Education shall be responsible for handling appeals of decisions made by high school activities associationsHB 1046 · this session · introduced Jan 23, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to the election and duties of sheriffs and the funding for sheriffs' officesHJR 61 · this session · introduced Jan 14, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Creates provisions relating to payments for prescription drugsHB 840 · this session · introduced Jan 9, 2025
This Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - Check Primary Bill - HB 982Modifies provisions relating to the administration of controlled substances by nursesHB 831 · this session · introduced Jan 9, 2025
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Creates provisions relating to peer review committeesHB 830 · this session · introduced Jan 9, 2025
04/28/2025 - Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)Modifies guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sexHB 624 · this session · introduced Dec 18, 2024
This Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - Check Primary Bill - HB 113Creates provisions relating to awareness of certain pediatric disordersHB 623 · this session · introduced Dec 18, 2024
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to community paramedic servicesHB 622 · this session · introduced Dec 18, 2024
03/27/2025 - Referred: Rules - Administrative(H)Proposes a constitutional amendment that transfers authority over the department of transportation from the highways and transportation commission to the governorHJR 32 · this session · introduced Dec 13, 2024
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to civil detention proceduresHB 543 · this session · introduced Dec 13, 2024
04/16/2025 - Public Hearing Held (S)Modifies provisions relating to designations given to hospitals by the department of health and senior servicesHB 541 · this session · introduced Dec 13, 2024
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies the definition of emergency vehicle to include certain vehicles operated by state, county, or municipal park rangersHB 316 · this session · introduced Dec 2, 2024
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Prohibits temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefit cards from being used at ATMs or to access cash, and limits the items that may be purchased with TANF benefitsHB 315 · this session · introduced Dec 2, 2024
04/24/2025 - Placed Back on Formal Perfection Calendar (H)Modifies provisions relating to minimum prison termsHB 314 · this session · introduced Dec 2, 2024
This Bill Replaced with a Substitute Bill - Check Primary Bill - HB 862Modifies provisions relating to the state advisory council on emergency medical servicesHB 313 · this session · introduced Dec 2, 2024
04/22/2025 - Voted Do Pass (S)Prohibits certain offenders from being five hundred feet of any Missouri state parkHB 312 · this session · introduced Dec 2, 2024
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Modifies provisions relating to certain privileged informationHB 311 · this session · introduced Dec 2, 2024
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Designates the last Saturday of April each year as "Emmett Kelly Day" in MissouriHB 310 · this session · introduced Dec 2, 2024
05/15/2025 - Referred: Emerging Issues(H)How they voted
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