Legislative Update: 03.09.25

Bill #: SB 152 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: This bill creates restrictions and mandates compliance regarding contributions of foreign nationals to Missouri Statewide ballot measures. Status of the Bill: Placed on the Senate Formal Perfection calendar for Monday, March 10. Link to the summary of the bill: SB 152 Call to action: Contact your Senator HERE and tell them you OPPOSE this bill. LWV Position: The League believes responsible government should be responsive to the will of the people. (LWVUS Impact on Issues, 2024 - 2026, p.11) Bill #: HB 1246 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: Prohibits the use of fetal organs or tissue from abortions for medical scientific, research, experimental, therapeutic purposes or any other use Status of the Bill: Scheduled for a Hearing, March 11 at 12PM in the House Health and Mental Health Committee Link to the summary of the bill: HB 1246 Call to action: Submit Testimony HERE and tell them you OPPOSE this bill. LWV Position: US health care policy goals should include the equitable distribution of services, efficient and economical delivery of care, advancement of medical research and technology… (LWVUS Impact on Issues p 157) Bill #: SB 101 (SCS/SBs 101 & 64) LWVMO SUPPORTS this bill Short Description: Would increase the Circuit Breaker credit for low income senior citizens and disabled persons and expand income eligibility Status of the Bill: Placed on the Senate Formal Perfection Calendar for Monday, March 10. Link to the summary of the bill: SB 101 Call to action: Contact your Senator HERE and tell them you SUPPORT this bill. LWV Position: The League supports retention of tax relief measures for qualifying seniors and disabled persons (circuit breakers/homestead provisions). Basic income should be shielded from property tax overload. The criteria for such a plan include relief based on income, relief to renters as well as homeowners, no erosion of the local property tax base, and use of income tax credits or rebates as reimbursement for property taxes paid by low-income taxpayers. (LWVMO Guide to State Action, 2023-2025, p. 30) Bill #: HCS HBS 594 & 508 (sent to Senate) LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: Would allow for deduction of all capital gains for Missouri income tax reporting. Status of the Bill: Scheduled for a Hearing on Monday, March 10 at 3:30 P.M. in the Senate Fiscal Oversight Committee. Link to the summary of the bill: HCS HBS 594 508 Call to action: Contact committee members HERE and tell them you OPPOSE this bill. LWV Position: The League of Women Voters supports tax measures that broaden the base and improve the equity of the income tax while working to incorporate progressivity into the tax system. (LWVUS Impact on Issues, p.155) Bill #: SB 370 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: This act phases out the corporate income tax. Status of the Bill: Scheduled for Hearing on Wednesday, March 12 at 10 A.M. in the Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee. Link to the summary of the bill: SB 370 Call to action: Contact the committee members HERE and tell them you OPPOSE this bill. LWV Position: The League of Women Voters supports tax measures that broaden the base and improve the equity of the income tax while working to incorporate progressivity into the tax system. (LWVUS Impact on Issues, p.155)