Legislative Update: 03.02.25

Bill #: SJR 11 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: Increases the number of petition signatures required and passage threshold. Status of the Bill: Scheduled for a Hearing Monday, March 3 at 1PM in the Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee. Link to the summary of the bill: SJR11 Call to action: Only in person testimony is allowed for Senate hearings. Contact members of the Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee HERE and tell them you OPPOSE this bill. Click on the Senator’s picture to be taken to their individual page for their contact information. Bill #: SB 62 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: The act requires documentary proof of United States citizenship, in order to register to vote. It also requires that the clerk of each circuit court in the state to prepare and transmit to the Secretary of State a complete list of all persons who identify themselves as not being citizens of the United States when called to jury duty and report any of those that vote or register to vote to the Attorney General, SOS, and the relevant prosecuting or circuit attorney. Status of the Bill: Placed on the Senate Formal Perfection Calendar for Monday, March 3, at 2PM in the Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee. Link to the summary of the bill: SB62 Call to action: Contact your Senator using the Legislator Lookup site HERE and tell them you OPPOSE this bill. Links to further reading: https://www.senate.mo.gov/Media/NewsDetails/1684 Bill #: SB 344 LWVMO SUPPORTS this bill Short Description: This bill requires schools that receive state funds to give students excused absences for attending scheduled elections with their parents. Status of the Bill: Scheduled for a Hearing Tuesday, March 4 at 8AM in the Senate Education Committee. Link to the summary of the bill: SB 344 Call to action: Only in person testimony is allowed for Senate hearings. Contact members of the Senate Education Committee HERE and tell them you SUPPORT this bill. Click on the Senator’s picture to be taken to their individual page for their contact information. Bill #: SB 375 LWVMO SUPPORTS this bill Short Description: This bill requires school districts and charter schools to offer students who are 17 1/2 years old the opportunity to register to vote. Status of the Bill: Scheduled for a Hearing Tuesday, March 4 at 8AM in the Senate Education Committee. Link to the summary of the bill: SB 375 Call to action: Only in person testimony is allowed for Senate hearings. Contact members of the Senate Education Committee HERE and tell them you SUPPORT this bill. Click on the Senator’s picture to be taken to their individual page for their contact information. Social Justice Bill #: HB 742 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: Prohibits state departments from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Status of the Bill: Scheduled for a Hearing Monday, March 3 at 2PM in the Senate Government and Efficiency Committee Link to the summary of the bill: HB742 Call to action: Only in person testimony is allowed for Senate hearings. Contact members of the Senate Government and Efficiency Committee HERE and tell them you OPPOSE this bill. Click on the Senator’s picture to be taken to their individual page for their contact information.