The Missouri House of Representatives meets annually beginning on the Wednesday after the first Monday in January.

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.

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] [13] Limited These are the yearly recurring committees that hold hearings on legislation filed by Representatives.

Legislation is typically assigned to the committee whose province envelopes the subject matter of the bill.

So each year, the chair of the House Budget Committee files legislation establishing the spending plan for the state of Missouri.

The Chair of these committees typically alternates annually between a Representative and a Senator to prevent unfairness to one chamber.