Mo. Rev. Stat. § 21.040
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21.040 Members of either house may be punished for contempt.
Official statutory text
21.040. 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
(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
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