Legislative Update 2.18.24

Link to Joint Statement by LWVMO and LWVKC Citizen Initiative Petitions Bill #: SCS/SJR 74 LWVMO OPPOSES Short Description: Weakens Missouri's Initiative Petition process by adding a concurrent majority of US Congressional districts requirement. Status of the Bill: On the Senate Informal Perfection Calendar. Link to the summary of the bill: SCS/SJR 74 5 for Democracy: Contact your Senator to oppose this bill HERE Links to further reading: HERE Bill #: HB 1749 LWVMO OPPOSES Short Description: Places additional restrictions on signature gathering to the Initiative Petition process. Status of the Bill: On the House Perfection Calendar. Link to the summary of the bill: HB 1749 5 for Democracy: Contact your Representative to oppose this bill HERE Links to further reading: HERE Reproductive Rights Bill #: SS/SCS/SBs 1168 & 810 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill. Short Description: No public funds shall be expended to any abortion facility, or affiliate or associate thereof, including for MO HealthNet reimbursement. Status of the Bill: SS/SCS/SBs 1168 & 810 is placed on the Senate Perfection Calendar for Monday, February 19. Link to the summary of the bill: SS/SCS/SBs 1168 & 810 5 for Democracy: Contact your State Senator to tell them you oppose this bill using the form on the legislator’s website. Look up your Senator HERE. Health Care Bill #: HB 1918; HB 2526 LWVMO SUPPORTS these bills. Short Description: MO HealthNet coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants. Status of the Bills: Scheduled for an Executive Session in the House on Tuesday, February 20 at 2:00 PM in the Healthcare Reform Committee. Link to the summary of the bills: HB 1918; HB 2626 5 for Democracy: Contact members of the committee in support of these bills: HERE Social Justice Bill #: HB 1413 LWVMO OPPOSES Short Description: Would require Missouri driver's licenses and nondriver's licenses to include a symbol that indicates that the holder of the license is a United States citizen. Status of the Bills: Set for Executive Session in the House on Monday, February 19 at 12:00 PM in the Special Committee on Homeland Security. Link to the summary of the bill: HB 1413 5 for Democracy: Contact committee members and tell them you oppose this bill: HERE Bill #: HB 1591, HB 1900, HB 2515 LWVMO SUPPORTS these bills. 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 Bills: Scheduled for an Executive Session on Monday, February 19 at 4:30 PM in the Special Committee on Urban Issues. Link to the summary of the bills: HB1591 HB1900 HB2515 5 for Democracy: Contact Committee members and tell them you support these bills: HERE Links to further reading: KCUR Crown Act PBS Climate and Environment Bill #: HCS HBs 2134 & 1956 LWVMO SUPPORTS this bill. Short Description: Modifies permit requirements and exemptions in relation to Missouri fertilizer and clean water laws. Status of the Bill: Placed on the House Formal Perfection Calendar for Monday, February 19. Link to the summary of the bill: HB 2134 5 for Democracy: Contact your House Representative using the form on the legislator’s website: HERE