Legislative Update 2/25/2024
Submit Testimony opposing vouchers using this link:
https://witness.house.mo.gov/Default.aspx?noticeid=8514
HB 1911 (Richey) is ANOTHER attempt to strip funding from public education for non-public schools.
We oppose this bill. PLEASE submit written testimony online by 11:59 pm Monday 2/26; MoEEP-A will be in Jefferson City to testify in person
Summary: https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills241/sumpdf/HB1911I.pdf
Contact YOUR representative to urge them to OPPOSE the following bills as they come to the floor.
The House GOP has prioritized bills attacking DEI initiatives and protections. TAKE ACTION!
HB 1518 (Hudson) would force discrimination of marginalized groups and cost taxpayer money in litigation, which the fiscal note confirms. We oppose this anti-equity anti-diversity, and anti-anti inclusion bill.
Summary: https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills241/sumpdf/HB1518I.pdf
SS/SJR 74 (Coleman) changes the initiative petition process by ending majority rule in Missouri. Please share how the IP process has positively impacted your life (medicaid expansion, repealing right to work, etc) We oppose this legislation.
Summary: https://www.senate.mo.gov/24info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=209
Find your representative’s contact information here:https://house.mo.gov/MemberRoster.aspx?year=2024&code=R3.
Contact the House Rules Oversight Committee and urge them DO NOT PASS!
DEI is under attack!
HCS/HB 2619 (Sharp) defunds DEI initiatives in any form from State agencies and institutions. We oppose this legislation.
Summary: https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills241/sumpdf/HB2619C.pdf
Contact information for ALL relevant committees is found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QK4WIthyrtXr5SCvKHMRQyLpo14EQW3o1u-H8iOT-3M/edit?usp=sharing
Support partner organizations!
Sign both Missouri ballot petitions to ensure Missourians get the opportunity to vote on policies that affect our health and ability to succeed in our jobs: Petition for Missourians for Constitutional Freedom and Petition for $15 Minimum Wage & Paid Sick Time.
ACLU Lobby Day: Tuesday, February 27th. Lobbying on: BIPA privacy bill, voting rights restoration, DEI attacks, SJR74/IP attacks. Registration has ended but reach out at https://www.aclu-mo.org/en/lobby-day-2024
Let’s Talk Initiative: Have one conversation a week with someone in your life about the transgender community. It can be anything from a conversation about the current political climate to offering to define a few vocabulary words to sharing your personal allyship journey. https://letstalkmissouri.com
Missourians for Constitutional Freedom Sign up to collect signatures www.mobilize.us/mfcf
Contact Speaker Plocher and urge him to move on gun reform! House Democrats filed over 40 pieces of legislation for gun reform last week. Call 573-751-1544 or email Dean.Plocher@house.mo.gov
