Almost two months after the insurrection against Congress in Washington D.C., Missouri lawmakers gave initial approval to a bill that would tighten security at the state capitol in Jefferson City.
House Bill 784 would authorize leaders of the Missouri house and senate to appoint marshals to serve and protect each legislative chamber in the general assembly.
The appointed marshals would have the authority to serve papers, carry a concealed firearm and make arrests under state law or a rule of the legislative chamber they serve.