In this fast-paced Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, , Adam and Wes bring you up to speed on the latest in the fight for abolition in Missouri. With SJR 8 still awaiting placement on the calendar, the focus now shifts to the key issues that need your support—or opposition.

They break down the current status of the Equal Protection bills, HB 1072 and HB 1417, which have both been heard and are now awaiting crucial committee votes. Meanwhile, a desperate and iniquitous effort to replace Amendment 3 has taken shape in HJR 73, sponsored by Brian Seitz—now heading to the Senate for debate.

These issues need your attention! Stay informed, stay engaged, and let your legislators hear from you.

The Next Steps:

• SJR 8 still needs to be put on the calendar
  • Call YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33

  Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/default

• Call President Pro Tem Senator Cindy O'Laughlin and ask her to place SJR 8 on the calendar 573-751-7985
  
  
• HJR 73 Must Be Opposed
  • Call YOUR senator and ask them to oppose HJR 73 as it is the same as SJR 33.

• HB 1072 and HB 1417 need to be voted “Do Pass”
  • Call YOUR Representitive and ask them to support 1072 and 1417 and . Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/default. This will also show your representative.
  • Call Chairwoman Holly Jones of the Children and Families Committee and ask her to call a vote for HB 1072 and 1417.  Her number: 573-751-7535
  • Call Speaker of the House Representative Jonathan Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 9 and HJR 14 to committee. His Number: 573-751-0907