The committee is responsible for organizing a competition concerning the design of the memorial. Members of the committee will not be compensated but will be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses in the performance of official duties. A Workers Memorial Fund is also established in the state treasury. The State Treasurer will invest moneys in the fund in a manner similar to other state funds. Interest accruing to the fund and moneys in the fund will not revert to general revenue.
Supporters say that recognition is needed for Missouri workers who have been killed on the job.
Testifying for the bill was Representative Hickey. There was no opposition voiced to the committee.