A Color Guard enters the Missouri House chamber to open the 2021 legislative session on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Jefferson City, Missouri. Only the more senior incumbent lawmakers were present in order to try to reduce the number of guests in the galleries as a COVID-19 precaution. Newer lawmakers were later added to the floor, filling up the chamber. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)

State Rep. Rob Vescovo, R-Arnold, places his hand on the bible held by his wife Amanda as he takes the Oath for Speaker of the House on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Jefferson City, Mo. (Laurie Skrivan/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)

Missouri state Rep. Brenda Shields stands in a gallery overlooking the Missouri House chamber on the opening day of the legislative session, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Jefferson City, Missouri. Shields said she tested positive for COVID-19 in November, around the time the House last meet in session. She is encouraging colleagues to wear masks and take precautions. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)