Citizen Initiative Petitions
Bill: HCS/SS #4 SCS/SJRs 74, 48, 59, 61 & 83
LWVMO OPPOSES
Short Description: Changes Missouri's initiative petition process by adding a concurrent majority of the total votes cast statewide and in a majority of the state congressional districts. The amendment also includes distracting and misleading additional changes (that aren't actually changes).
Status of the Bill: Placed on Senate Bills with House Amendments calendar for Monday, April 29.
Link to the summary of the bill: HCS/SS#4/SCS/SJRs 74, 48, 59, 61 & 83
5 for Democracy: Contact your State Senator. Look up your Senator HERE
Links to further reading: Missouri Independent: Missouri Initiative Petition Ballot Candy Reinstated
The Kansas City Star: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/missouri-house-passes-limits-on-direct-democracy-with-ballot-candy-to-entice-voters/ar-AA1nELka
Voting Rights
Bill: SS/SJR 78
LWVMO OPPOSES
Short Description: Bill effectively prohibits rank choice voting by imposing the restriction that "The candidate that receives the greatest number of votes in a political party primary shall be the only candidate for that political party at the general election".
Status of the Bill: Scheduled for a hearing on Tuesday, April 30, at 12:00 PM in the House Elections and Elected Officials Committee.
Link to the summary of the bill: SS/SJR 78
5 for Democracy: Submit testimony here: HERE
Links to further reading:
Independent Voter News: https://ivn.us/posts/missouri-resolution-designed-sucker-voters-banning-ranked-choice-voting
Reproductive Rights
Bill: HCS HB 2634
LWVMO OPPOSES
Short Description: Under this act, no public funds shall be expended to any abortion facility, or affiliate or associate thereof, including for MO HealthNet reimbursement.
Status of the Bill: On the governor's desk for signing into law
Talking points:
Link to the summary of the bill: HCS HB 2634
5 for Democracy: Contact Governor Parson’s to veto this bill HERE
Links to further reading: Planned Parenthood: Missouri Legislature Votes to Block Access to Essential Health Care, Denying Medicaid Patients Ability to Choose Planned Parenthood as a Trusted Provider
KY3: https://www.ky3.com/2024/04/10/missouri-senate-passes-bill-defund-area-health-care-provider/
Senator Lauren Arthur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaisjFggXeE
Social Justice
Bill: HCS HBs 1900, 1591 & 2515
LWVMO SUPPORTS
Short Description: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of hair texture and protective hairstyles in any program or activity conducted by educational institutions that receive or benefit from state financial assistance or state student financial aid.
Status of the Bill: Scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday, May 1 at 11:00 AM in the Senate Progress and Development Committee.
Link to the summary of the bill: HCS HBs 1900, 1591 & 2515
5 for Democracy: Contact committee members HERE
