LWVMO: Missouri Legislative Update

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 equitable policy in every part of the state. Key Legislation Passed in 2025 INITIATIVE PETITITONS SB 2...

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 candy” which unnecessarily restricts foreign involvement. Status of the Bill : Placed on the Sena...

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 involvement. Status of the Bill : Placed on the Senate Formal Perfection Calendar for Monday, May 5...

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 involvement. Status of the Bill : Placed on the Senate Formal Perfection Calendar for Monday, April...

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 the power of women to create a more perfect democracy. Click Here to See the LWV full Statement about...

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 to the Governor for his signature. Ask the Governor to reject this dangerous and unworkable bill t...

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  Short Description : This bill creates a process for voters to provide missing information on an absentee...

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 12:00 PM in the House Government Efficiency Committee. Link to the summary of the bill : SB 152 Call to...

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 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill (in the House) Short Description : This bill would prohibit courts from re...

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 summary of the bill : HCS HBs 575 &551 Call to action:  Contact your Representative HERE and tell...

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 the summary of the bill : SB 152 Call to action: Contact your Senator HERE and tell them you OPPOSE thi...

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 bill : SJR11 Call to action:  Only in person testimony is allowed for Senate hearings. Contact members o...

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 has been reported to law enforcement. Status of the Bill : Scheduled for a Hearing on Wednesday, Febr...

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 2:00 PM in the Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee. Link to the summary of the...

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 ballot for all of our questions this November.

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.

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 the hanging chad era. Want to know what voting methods your jurisdiction uses? Check out https://...

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.

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.

Happy end of session everyone!!

Hello! We are on vacation, so we are saving our wrap up of the 2024 MO Legislative Session for June 2nd! Nobody tell Anne that I forgot to post this for two days (shhhhhh).

Health Care Bill #: HCS HB 2413 LWVMO SUPPORTS Short Description : Treats and prevents disease, increases access to contraception, and ensures healthcare facilities are properly equipped to conduct sexual assault forensic exams. Status of the Bill :  Will be taken up for a Third Reading (the final vote in the Senate), Monday, May 13  Link to the summary of the bill : HERE 5 for Democracy : Contact...

Firearms Bill: HB 2291 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill.  Short Description : Exempts firearms and ammunition from sales tax. Status of the Bill : Placed on the House Formal Perfection Calendar for Monday, May 6.  Link to the summary of the bill : HB 2291 5 for Democracy : Contact your House Representative HERE Bill: HCS HB 1708 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill.  Short Description : Allows concealed carry permit ho...

Citizen Initiative Petitions Bill: HCS/SS #4 SCS/SJRs 74, 48, 59, 61 & 83 LWVMO OPPOSES Short Description : Changes Missouri's initiative petition process by adding a concurrent majority of the total votes cast statewide and in a majority of the state congressional districts. The amendment also includes distracting and misleading additional changes (that aren't actually changes). Statu...

Voting Rights Bill: HB 1525 and HB 2895 LWVMO SUPPORTS these bills. Short Description:  Reinstate the presidential preference primary in Missouri. Status of the Bills: Scheduled for Executive Session, Monday April 22 at 4:30 PM in the House Elections and Elected Officials Committee. Link to the bill summary: HB 1525   HB 2895 5 for Democracy:   Email committee members by clicking on their pictures...