Call to Action: Legislative Update 3.29.26

Click HERE for the LWVMO Official Call to Action and Legislative Bulletin! Voting Rights Bill #: HB 2125 (House bill now in the Senate) LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description:This bill requires the Secretary of State and the Director of the Department of Revenue to enter into an agreement to match information pertaining to the citizenship status of individuals in the voter registration database with information in the motor vehicle system; reinstates SOS's investigation and subpoena power. Status of the Bill: Scheduled for a hearing in the Senate on Monday, March 30 at 2:00 PM in the Local Government, Elections, and Pensions Committee. Call to action: Contact Committee members and tell them you OPPOSE this bill. Members of the Local Government, Elections, and Pensions Committee can be found HERE. Further reading Climate and Environment Bill #: HB 3362 & 3364 LWVMO SUPPORTS these bills Short Description: These bills require large industrial users, such as AI data centers, to pay upfront for their energy infrastructure costs and obtain water use permits, protecting everyday consumers from having those expenses shifted onto their utility bills. Status of the Bill: Scheduled for a hearing in the House on Monday, March 30 at 1:00 PM in the Conservation and Natural Resources Committee. Call to action: Submit testimony to SUPPORT HB 3362 & 3364 HERE. Make sure to mark “In Support of” under reason in testimony form. Further reading Bill #: SB 953 (Senate bill now in the House) LWVMO SUPPORTS this bill Short Description: Relocates Department of Natural Resources excess funds to go solely to air pollution control program. Status of the Bill: Scheduled for a hearing in the House on Monday, March 30 at 1:00 PM in the Conservation and Natural Resources Committee. Call to action: Submit testimony to SUPPORT SB 953 HERE. Make sure to mark “In Support of” under reason in testimony form. Further reading League Resources League of Women Voters of Missouri: www.lwvmissouri.org Register to Vote / check vote registration and more at : Vote411.org There is a Local League near you. Get involved or join today to help protect democracy. Track Missouri Bills: www.senate.mo.gov | www.house.mo.gov House Roster Senate Roster The League of Women Voters envisions a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate. We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy. Want to be a guest on the podcast or have questions? Email [email protected]