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LWVMO: Missouri Legislative Update
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The LWVMO Legislative Update is a 15-minute weekly podcast recorded by The League of Women Voters of Missouri and released Sunday evenings to prepare you for the week ahead in Jefferson City. Join hosts Michele and Skyler as they break down bills tracked by the League of Women Voters of Missouri’s legislative tracking team and share clear information and, timely calls to action you can take to engage in democracy. Episodes run weekly during the Missouri legislative session from January through May, with special episodes and calls to action released throughout the season. Produced by Anna for the LWVMO.
Episodes
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Missouri Amendments 3, 6, 7, 8 and Proposition A Explained | November Voter Guide
Election Day is approaching, and we're here to help you prepare for Missouri's November 3 General Election with clear information about Amendments 3, 6, 7, and 8, and Proposition A. Amendment 3: Reproductive Healthcare: Vote NO This measure repeals the constitutional right to abortion up to fetal...
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Special Episode: National Voter Registration Day 2026
Are you election-ready? In this episode, Michele and Skyler sit down with Susie Adams, President of the League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County, to discuss voter registration, first-time voting, election myths, and the importance of civic engagement. Learn how to verify your registration,...
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Special Episode: Women's Equality Day 2026 Part 2
Skyler and Michele sit down with Sandy Michaels and Kelly Sutton, co-Presidents of the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri and LWVSWMO members Liz Wertz, Emily Fessler, Anna Miller Lyu, and Grace Wasson, to reflect on Women’s Equality Day, connecting history, policy, and the ongoing…
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Special Episode: Women's Equality Day 2026 Part 1
Skyler and Michele sit down with Kay Park, President of the League of Women Voters of Missouri and Jen Johnmeyer, a member of the League of Women Voters of Southwest Missouri, to reflect on Women’s Equality Day, connecting history, policy, and the ongoing fight for equality. Women’s Equality Day,...
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Missouri Amendment 1, 2, 4 & 5 Explained | August Election Voter Guide
Get ready for Missouri's August election with a special League of Women Voters of Missouri podcast. Learn how to vote, understand Amendments 1, 2, 4, and 5, explore voter ID requirements, absentee voting options, and make informed decisions before Election Day. Check your registration and prepare...
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Call to Action: Legislative Update 5.10.26
Legislative Update Date: May 10, 2026 NOTE: Things can happen very rapidly during the last week of session. Please watch for additional calls to action in the coming days. Voting Rights / Elections Bill #: HB 3146 (House bill now in the Senate) LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: Would…
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Special Call to Action 5.5.26
SPECIAL CALLS TO ACTION May 5, 2026 Voting Rights / Elections Bill #: HB 3146 (House bill now in the Senate) LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: Would allow misleading ballot summary statements. Status of the Bill: Currently on the formal Senate Calendar, which means it could be voted on…
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Call to Action: Legislative Update 5.3.26
Missouri legislative update, LWVMO podcast, education bills Missouri, climate and environment policy, Missouri Senate, civic engagement podcast, League of Women Voters Missouri, screen time standards act, green building standards Missouri, energy efficiency policy, Missouri politics podcast,...
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Call to Action: Legislative Update 4.26.26
Welcome to our comprehensive legislative update covering three major areas currently moving through the Missouri General Assembly: Voting Rights Education Policy Funding for K–12 Schools and Public Libraries This page summarizes the bills, their status, key talking points, League of Women Voters…
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Legislative Update: 04.19.26
Click HERE for the LWVMO Official Call to Action and Legislative Bulletin! Taxes Bill #: SS SCS HCS HJRs 173 & 174 "EVERYTHING TAX" LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: If voters approve, and the income tax rate drops below 1.4% under current law, the state income tax would be eliminated by...
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Call to Action: Legislative Update 4.12.26
It's another week and another opportunity to use your power! Calls to Action 4-12-2026 Legislative Bulletin 4-12-2026 Voting Rights Bill #: HB3146 LWVMO OPPOSES these bills Short Description: The bill revises Missouri's ballot summary statutes by expanding allowable word limits and specifying...
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Special Episode: 4.5.26: Interview With Jamie Satner, Paws to the Polls
Michele and Skyler are on break this week. Please take a few minutes to listen to Michele's interview with Jamie Satner, with Paws to the Polls about their recent visit to the Missouri Capitol. Paws to the Polls is a non-partisan campus initiative to increase civic engagement at Missouri State…
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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...
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Call to Action: Legislative Update 3.22.26
Below is a summary of key bills moving through the Missouri Legislature, along with League of Women Voters of Missouri (LWVMO) positions, talking points, and ways you can take action. We’ve also included national advocacy updates and information about the 2026 LWVUS National Convention. TAXES HB...
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Special Episode: 3.15.26: Interview With Shey Delahunt, Paws to the Polls
The Missouri Legislature is on Spring Break this week. Please take a few minutes to listen to Michele's interview on February 24, 2026, with Shey Delahunt with Paws to the Polls about their recent visit to the Missouri Capitol. Paws to the Polls is a non-partisan campus intiiative to increase…
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Call to Action Legislative Update 03.08.26
Click HERE for the LWVMO Official Call to Action and Legislative Bulletin! 🚨SPRING BREAK Emergency Town Hall Meeting: RSVP Citizen Initiative Petitions HB2124 — Initiative Petition Restrictions Bill Summary What it does: Adds administrative hurdles, bans paid petition circulators, and adds...
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Call to Action Legislative Update 03.01.26
A summary of key bills moving through the Missouri Legislature this week, along with the League of Women Voters of Missouri (LWVMO) positions and calls to action for listeners. Calls to Action 3-1-2026 Legislative Bulletin 3-1-2026 Voting Rights SB 986 — LWVMO Opposes Requires documentary proof…
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Call To Action: Legislative Update 02.22.26
Click HERE for the LWVMO Official Call to Action and Legislative Bulletin Voting Rights Bill #: SB 985 : OPPOSES Short Description: This bill creates privacy concerns by requiring the secretary of state to post voter roll information on the SOS website, including name and date of birth. In the...
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Call To Action: Legislative Update 02.15.26
Voting Rights, Health Care, Education, Social Justice & Climate Voting Rights Bill #: HJR 104, HJR 122, HJR 149 LWVMO SUPPORTS these bills Short Description: This amendment would remove the rule that a serving member of the General Assembly can serve no more than eight years in one house. It…
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Call to Action: Legislative Update -- 02.08.26
Voting Rights Bill #: HB 3146 Short Description: This bill increases the word limit on summary statements for ballot measures proposed by the General Assembly from 50 to 100 words, excluding articles. LWVMO OPPOSES this bill. Call to action: Submit testimony to OPPOSE HB 3146 HERE. Make sure to...
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Call to Action: Legislative Update -- 02.01.26
Due to space constraints on the various platforms the LWVMO: Legislate Update podcast can be found, not all of the bills we covered are listed below. Visit LWVMO Legislative Bulletin & Calls to Action to learn more about the bills we're tracking as well as links to help you take action. Voting...
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Call to Action: Legislative Update -- 1.25.26
Due to space constraints on the various platforms the LWVMO: Legislate Update podcast can be found, not all of the bills we covered are listed below. Visit LWVMO Legislative Bulletin & Calls to Action to learn more about the bills we're tracking as well as links to help you take action. Voting...
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Call to Action: Legislative Update -- 01.18.26
Voting Rights/Elections Bill #: HB 1871 LWVMO SUPPORTS Short Description: This bill increases the no excuse absentee (early ) voting period from two weeks to four weeks and also reinstates the presidential primary. Status of the Bill: Scheduled for Executive Session on Tuesday, January 20 at…
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Call to Action: Legislative Update -- 01.11.26
Legislative Update and Calls to Action for Week 1 of the MO Legislation 2026 Session Voting Rights/Elections Bill #: HB 1871 LWVMO SUPPORTS Short Description: This bill increases the no excuse absentee (early) voting period from two weeks to four weeks and also reinstates the presidential…
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LWVMO Legislative Update: 2026 Session and Legislative Tracking
We're back! The Legislative Session is off and running. So how does the League of Women Voters decide what to track, what to prioritize, and how to keep up when thousands of bills are moving through the legislature all at once? To help answer that question, we sat down over the holiday break with...
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November 4, 2025 Special Election Reminder: Get Out There and Vote!
TUESDAY, November 4th, IS ELECTION DAY Polling times are from 6 am to 7 pm: Click HERE to use the LWV guide to see if your county is voting, polling center locations, and sample ballots. Local elections may not seem important because there is typically low voter turnout, but they shape our lives...
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LWVMO Legislative Update: September Special Session- It's Time to Take Action! 9.8.25
The state legislature is in a special session right now, called by Governor Kehoe, to redraw the state’s congressional districts. This isn't just a routine process; it's a mid-decade effort being pushed by President Trump and the GOP to gain more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives....
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The 19th Amendment: A Milestone, Not a Finish Line
Before 1920, women in America were denied the most basic democratic right: the vote. But they didn’t stay silent.The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified on August 18, 1920—105 years ago today, granted women the right to vote.; buut it was a milestone, not a finishh line. The fight…
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LWVMO: Legislation Update - Vetoes, New Laws, and Why It All Matters
Episode Summary: Coming off a bittersweet Fourth of July, Skyler and Michelle dig into what independence means in Missouri—especially when the state budget and new laws seem to leave so many behind. In this episode, we break down the FY26 Missouri State Budget, signed by Governor Mike Kehoe, and...
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LWVMO: Missouri Legislative Update – June 2025 Special Session / LWVMO State Convention 06.15.25
In this episode, Skyler and Michele break down everything that came out of the June 2025 Missouri Special Legislative Session—what passed, what failed, and how it impacts voters. We also recap the League of Women Voters of Missouri State Convention, highlight key resolutions and awards, and…
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LWVMO: Missouri Legislative Update – 2025 End-of-Session Recap
Only 67 of the over 2,400 filed bills passed—but many have sweeping consequences for democracy, civil rights, education, and local governance. The League of Women Voters of Missouri (LWVMO) tracked legislation closely throughout the session and continues to fight for transparent, accountable, and...
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Call To Action: A Legislative Update -- 05.11.25
Citizen Initiative Petitions Bill #: SCS SJRs 47, 30, & 10 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: Would require passage of initiative petitions proposing a constitutional amendment upon the majority of vote of both a statewide majority and a majority of state House districts. Includes “ballot...
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Call To Action: A Legislative Update -- 05.04.25
Citizen Initiative Petitions Bill #: SCS SJRs 47, 30, & 10 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: Would require a concurrent initiative petition passage, meaning passage would be dependent on both a statewide majority and a majority of state House districts. Unnecessarily restricts foreign...
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Call To Action: A Legislative Update -- 04.27.25
Citizen Initiative Petitions Bill #: SCS SJRs 47, 30, & 10 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: Would require a concurrent initiative petition passage, meaning passage would be dependent on both a statewide majority and a majority of state House districts. Unnecessarily restricts foreign...
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Special Episode: The SAVE Act With Joan Gentry
A Conversation About the Save Act with LWV Voter Committee Chairwoman: Joan Gentry CLICK HERE TO TELL YOUR SENATOR TO OPPOSE THE SAVE ACT. 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...
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Action Alert on SB 22: "Let Politicians Lie Act"
Please send a message to Governor Kehoe to REJECT SB 22. Call his office at 573-751-3222 or submit a message at https://governor.mo.gov/contact-us/mo-governor. Here is information about this bill: SB 22, also known as the “Let Politicians Lie Act,” was passed by the House yesterday. It now goes…
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Call To Action: A Legislative Update -- 04.13.25
LWV TAKE ACTION NOW: https://www.lwv.org/take-action/urge-your-members-congress-stand-democracy LWV Save Act Statement: https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/dangerous-step-backward-our-democracy-league-women-voters-responds-passage Voting Rights Bill #: HB 1055 LWVMO SUPPORTS this bill…
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Call To Action: A Legislative Update -- 04.06.25
Citizen Initiative Petitions Bill #: SS/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: Scheduled for Hearing on Tuesday, April 8 at…
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Call To Action: A Legislative Update -- 03.30.25
April 8th Voter & Ballot Information Please visit: https://www.vote411.org/ Greene County Voters, please visit in depth guide distributed by Paws to the Polls at : https://publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/PTTP/_Files/VoterGuideSp2025WebVersion.pd Citizen Initiative Petitions Bill #: SS#2 SCS SB 22...
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Call To Action: A Legislative Update -- 03.23.25
Citizen Initiative Petitions Bill #: HCS HBs 575 & 551 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill. Short Description: This bill makes it harder for the public to use the Initiative Petition process. Status of the Bill: Placed on the House Formal Perfection Calendar for Monday, March 24 at 8:00 AM. Link to the…
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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…
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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…
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Legislative Update: 2.23.25
Reproductive Rights Bill #: SJR 33 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: Prohibits abortion except in cases of medical emergency, fetal anomaly, rape or incest; in cases of rape or incest the abortion must be performed or induced before 12 weeks gestational age and only if the rape or incest...
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Legislative Update: 2.16.25
Citizen Initiative Petitions 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: Scheduled for a Hearing on Monday, February 17 at...
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The Everything Voting Show: Nov 5th Ballot Questions
Hello! We're back for a short series in the lead up to the November 2024 election. Over the coming weeks we'll address some of the whys and hows of voting. This is the final episode in this mini-series! This week: Questions on the ballot this November Learn about what's behind the language on the...
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The Everything Voting Show: Ballot Measures–what are those?
Hello! We're back for a short series in the lead up to the November 2024 election. Over the coming weeks we'll address some of the whys and hows of voting. This week: Ballot Measures–what are those? Learn now about the process that is involved in getting those pesky questions onto the ballot.
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The Everything Voting Show: Election Integrity
Hello! We're back for a short series in the lead up to the November 2024 election. Over the coming weeks we'll address some of the whys and hows of voting. This week: Election Integrity Tune in to hear more about the integrity and security of our elections. Brace yourselves for a throw back to…
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The Everything Voting Show: How to Register, Get an ID, and Vote
Hello! We're back for a short series in the lead up to the November 2024 election. Over the coming weeks we'll address some of the whys and hows of voting. This week: How to Register, Get an ID, and Vote Rachel walks you through the 3 most important activities involved in voting.
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The Everything Voting Show: Why Vote?
Hello! We're back for a short series in the lead up to the November 2024 election. Over the coming weeks we'll address some of the whys and hows of voting. This week: Why Vote? Rachel has 10 really good reasons why you should vote in this (and every) election.
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Session Wrap-Up 2024
Happy end of session everyone!!
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The LWVMO Legislative Update is a 15-minute weekly podcast recorded by The League of Women Voters of Missouri and released Sunday evenings to prepare you for the week ahead in Jefferson City. Join hosts Michele and Skyler as they break down bills tracked by the League of Women Voters of Missouri’s legislative tracking team and share clear information and, timely calls to action you can take to engage in democracy. Episodes run weekly during the Missouri legislative session from January through May, with special episodes and calls to action released throughout the season. Produced by Anna for the LWVMO.
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The LWVMO Legislative Update is a 15-minute weekly podcast recorded by The League of Women Voters of Missouri and released Sunday evenings to prepare you for the week ahead in Jefferson City. Join hosts Michele and Skyler as they break down bills tracked by the League of Women Voters of Missouri’s...
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