We had a myriad of technical issues last week, please excuse our absence! We're back this week!!Missourians for Constitutional Freedom Initiative Petition: https://moconstitutionalfreedom.org/Citizen Initiative PetitionsBill #: SCS/SJR 74LWVMO OPPOSESShort Description: Weakens Missouri's Initiative Petition process by adding a concurrent majority of US Congressional districts requirement.Status of the Bill: On the Senate Formal Perfection CalendarLink to the summary of the bill: SCS/SJR 745 for Democracy: Contact your Senator HERELinks to further reading: HEREReproductive Rights/Health Care/Social JusticeBill #: SB 1168LWVMO OPPOSESShort Description: Under this act, no public funds shall be expended to any abortion facility, or affiliate or associate thereof, including for MO HealthNet reimbursement.Status of the Bill: Has been placed on the Senate Informal Perfection Calendar for Monday, February 12Link to the summary of the bill: SB 11685 for Democracy:  Contact your State Senator using the form on the legislator’s website.  Look up your Senator HEREBill #: HB 2567LWVMO OPPOSESShort Description:  Prohibits DEI training at medical institutionsStatus of the Bill: Scheduled for House hearing on Tuesday, February 13 at 2:00 PM in the General Laws CommitteeLink to the summary of the bill: HB 25675 for Democracy: Submit testimony HERELinks to further reading: 2023 witness testimony on similar bill; MU medical students oppose to bills that prohibit diversity training requirementsBills #:  HB 2365, HB 2569 and HB 2619LWVMO OPPOSESShort Description:  Prohibits state departments from spending money on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.Status of the Bills:  Set for House Hearing February 13, at 2:00 PM in the General Laws CommitteeLink to the summary of the bill: HB 2365  HB 2569  HB 2619 5 for Democracy: Submit testimony HB 2365  HB 2569  HB 2619Links to further reading: 360learning  ForbesBill #: HB 1918 and HB 2626LWVMO SUPPORTSShort Description:  MO HealthNet coverage of hearing aids (2626) and cochlear implants (1918).Status of the Bill:  Scheduled for House hearing on Tuesday, February 13 at 2:00 PM in the Healthcare Reform CommitteeLink to the summary of the bill: HB 1918  HB 26265 for Democracy: Submit testimony here:  HB 1918  HB 2626FirearmsBill #: HB 2291LWVMO OPPOSESShort Description:  Exempts firearms and ammunition from sales tax.Status of the Bill: Placed on the House Formal Perfection Calendar for Monday, February 12Link to the summary of the bill: HB 22915 for Democracy: Contact your legislator using the form on the legislator’s website.  Look up your representative  HERE

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