There is a newer version
of
this Section
2017 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 21 General Assembly
Section 21.040 Members of either house may be punished for contempt.
Universal Citation: MO Rev Stat § 21.040 (2017)
Effective 28 Aug 1957
Title III LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
Chapter 2121.040. Members of either house may be punished for contempt. — Any member of either house who is guilty of disorderly behavior in the presence of a joint meeting may be punished by the house of which he is a member, in the same manner as if the offense were committed in the presence of the house.
(RSMo 1939 § 12881, A.L. 1957 p. 595)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 11256; 1919 § 7139; 1909 § 8135
CROSS REFERENCE:
Powers of general assembly, Const. Art. III § 18
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Missouri may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
