Listen "Call To Action: A Legislative Update -- 04.06.25"
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Citizen Initiative PetitionsBill #: SS/SB 152LWVMO OPPOSES this billShort 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 12:00 PM in the House Government Efficiency Committee.Link to the summary of the bill: SB 152Call to action: Only in person testimony is allowed for Senate hearings. Contact members of the House Government 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.Voting RightsBill #: SB 485LWVMO OPPOSES this billShort Description: Moves school board elections to the November general election.Status of the Bill: Placed on the Senate Formal Perfection Calendar for Monday, April 7 at 8:00 AM.Link to the summary of the bill: SB 485Call to action: Contact your State Senator using the Legislative Lookup HERE and tell them you OPPOSE this bill.Bill #: SB 606LWVMO SUPPORTS this billShort Description: Modifies provisions relating to absentee ballots.Status of the Bill: Scheduled for a Hearing on Monday, April 7 at 2:00 PM in the Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee.Link to the summary of the bill: SB 606Call to action: Only in-person testimony is allowed at Senate hearings. Contact the members of the Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee HERE and tell them you SUPPORT this bill. Click on the member’s picture to get to their home page and contact information.Health CareBill #: HB 177LWVMO SUPPORTS this bill Short Description: Provides MO HealthNet coverage of hearing aids and cochlear implants.Status of the Bill: Hearing scheduled Wednesday, April 9 at 8:00 AM in the Senate Families, Seniors and Health Committee.Link to the summary of the bill: HB 177Call to action:Only in-person testimony is allowed at Senate hearings. Contact the members of the Senate Families, Seniors and Health Committee HERE and tell them you SUPPORT this bill. Click on the member’s picture to get to their home page and contact information.FirearmsBill #: HCS HB 328LWVMO OPPOSES this billShort Description: Would allow concealed carry permit holders to carry firearms on public transportation and lowers the age requirement for concealed carry permits.Status of the Bill: Placed on the House Formal Perfection Calendar for Monday, April 7 at 8:00 AM.Link to the summary of the bill: HB 328Call to action: Contact your Representative using the Legislative Lookup HERE and tell them you OPPOSE this bill.LGBTQ RightsBill #: SS#10/SC/SB10LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: The full act repeals dates for many different bills, including the August 28, 2027, expiration date of the "Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act" (Section 191.1720).Status of the Bill: Scheduled for Executive Session on Tuesday, April 8 at 12:00 PM in the House Government Efficiency Committee.Link to the summary of the bill: SS#10/SC/SB10Call to action: Contact the House Government Efficiency Committee HERE and tell them you OPPOSE Section 191.1720 of this bill.Bill #: HB 1362LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description: The bill requires a person seeking to obtain a driver's license, nondriver's license, or instruction permit denoting a sex other than an applicant's biological sex assigned at birth to provide an amended birth certificate that reflects the sex designation requested.Status of the Bill: Scheduled for Executive Session on Monday, April 7 at 4:30 PM in the House Emerging Issues Committee.Link to the summary of the bill: HB 1362Call to action: Contact the House Emerging Issues Committee HERE and tell them you OPPOSE this bill.TaxesBill #: SS#2 HCS HBs 594 & 508LWVMO OPPOSES this billShort Description: Authorizes an income tax deduction for capital gains.Status of the Bill: Scheduled for Executive Session on Monday, April 7 at 3:15 PM in the Senate Fiscal Oversight Committee.Link to the summary of the bill: SS#2 HCS HBS 594 & 508Call to action:Contact the members of the Senate Fiscal Oversight Committee HERE and tell them you OPPOSE this bill.
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