Legislation and Rules Committee

The City of St. Louis Legislation and Rules Committee met on July 21, 2026, primarily to discuss improvements to the engrossment process for legislative bills, ensuring amendments are accurately incorporated and reviewed by multiple staff including legal and financial analysts. The committee reviewed a resolution (No. 59) introduced by Alderman Boyd calling for a performance audit of the city by the Missouri State Auditor, prompted by citizen petitions concerned about transparency and the use of significant funds such as COVID relief and Rams settlement money. The audit is estimated to cost around $2 million, to be borne by the city. Committee members discussed the scope, cost, and legal aspects of the audit, including challenges with petition signature verification. The resolution was held in committee to allow Alderman Boyd and petitioners to address outstanding legal and financial questions before resubmission.