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Citizen Initiative Petitions

HB2124 — Initiative Petition Restrictions

Bill Summary

What it does: Adds administrative hurdles, bans paid petition circulators, and adds citizenship requirements.

Status: Hearing — House Elections Committee, March 9 at 8:00 AM

League Position: Oppose

The League of Women Voters believes responsible government should be responsive to the will of the people and promotes access to voting. (LWVUS Impact on Issues 2024-2026 p. 11 and p. 57)

This bill adds additional red tape that could make the process more difficult for citizens to use.

Take Action

• Submit testimony (Oppose)
• House Elections Committee Members

HB3146 — Ballot Summary Statement Changes

Bill Summary

What it does: Alters the process courts use to correct misleading ballot summaries; could cause delays and allow disputed language to remain.

Status: House Formal Perfection Calendar, March 10 at 8:00 AM

League Position: Oppose

The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that democratic government depends upon informed and active participation at all levels of government. The League further believes that governmental bodies must protect the citizen’s right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings, and making public records accessible. (LWVUS Impact on Issues 2024-2026, p. 59)

These delays could reduce the time available to inform voters about ballot measures.

Take Action

Contact your State Representative

Taxes

HCS HJRs 173 & 174 — Elimination of State Income Tax

Bills Summary

What they do: Phase out Missouri’s income tax by 2031 and potentially expand sales taxes to replace revenue.

Status: House Formal Perfection Calendar — March 9

League Position: Oppose

LWV is in support of an adequate, balanced, and progressive tax system to finance necessary governmental services, which emphasizes equity and fair sharing of the tax burden (LWVMO Guide to State Action 2025 -2027, p.27)

Income taxes are generally based on ability to pay. Sales taxes…are considered regressive.

Take Action

Contact your legislator

Education

HB2061 — Antisemitism & Discrimination Protections

Bill Summary

What it does: Establishes protections against discrimination and antisemitism in public schools and higher education.

Status: Senate General Laws Committee — Exec Session, March 9 at 3:15 PM

League Position: Information Only

LWV supports equal opportunity in education, access to quality programs, and adequate financing for pre-K through 12. (LWVMO Guide to

Resources

Combat Antisemitism.org

Human rights and other civil society groups urge U.N. to respect Human Rights

HB1767 — Missouri Educators & Parental Empowerment and Rights Act

Bill Summary

What it does: Addresses educator rights, parental rights, and student conduct.

Status: House Elementary & Secondary Education Committee — Exec Session, March 11 at 1:00 PM

League Position: Information Only

LWV supports equal opportunity in education, access to quality programs, and adequate financing for pre-K through 12. (LWVMO Guide to State Action 2025-2027 p. 57)

Firearms

HB3070 — Limits on Enforcement of Federal Firearm Laws

Bill Summary

What it does: Prohibits Missouri police from enforcing certain federal gun laws; imposes civil penalties.

Status: House General Laws Committee — Exec Session, March 9 at 12:00 PM

League Position: Oppose

The League supports strong federal measures to limit the accessibility and regulate the ownership of these weapons by private citizens. The League supports regulating firearms for consumer safety. (LWVUS Impact on Issues 2024-2026, p. 179)

The bill could punish or restrict cooperation with federal enforcement efforts.

Take Action

Contact House General Laws Committee

Links to further reading

Police warn Missouri Republicans against reviving a controversial gun rights law

From Brady United regarding SAPA

SB1055 — Anti–Red Flag Act, Gun Tax Holiday, Stand Your Ground Expansion

Bill summary is unavailable on https://senate.mo.gov as of 3/8/26.

What it does:

• Prohibits enforcement of red flag laws
• Creates a 3‑day tax holiday for guns/ammo
• Expands Stand Your Ground provisions

Status: Senate Transportation, Infrastructure & Public Safety — Exec Session, March 12 at 8:30 AM

League Position: Oppose

The League supports strong federal measures to limit the accessibility and regulate the ownership of these weapons by private citizens. The League supports regulating firearms for consumer safety. (LWVUS Impact on Issues 2024-2026 Page 179)

Take Action

Contact Committee Members

Links to further reading

Missouri House and path to pass anti red flag gun laws

Outdoor Sporting Goods Tax Holiday

SB1078 — Concealed Carry on Public Transit

Bill summary is unavailable on https://senate.mo.gov as of 3/8/26.

What it does: Allows concealed carry license holders to carry firearms on buses and trains.

Status: Senate Transportation, Infrastructure & Public Safety — Exec Session, March 12 at 8:30 AM

League Position: Oppose

The League supports strong federal measures to limit the accessibility and regulate the ownership of these weapons by private citizens. The League supports regulating firearms for consumer safety. (LWVUS Impact on Issues 2024-2026, p. 179)

Transit agencies and riders have expressed concerns that allowing guns on transit could endanger passengers.

Take Action

Contact Committee Members

Link to further reading

Guns on Buses

Social Justice

HB2153 — Abolishing the Death Penalty in Missouri

Bill Summary

What it does: Ends the use of capital punishment in Missouri.

Status: House Corrections & Public Institutions Committee — Hearing, March 9 at 12:00 PM

League Position: Support

Statement of Position on Abolition of the Death Penalty, as adopted by the 2006 Convention: The League of Women Voters of the United States supports the abolition of the death penalty. (LWVUS Impact on Issues 2024-2026, p. 183)

Concerns include the risk of wrongful convictions, which could lead to the execution of innocent individuals.

Take Action

• Submit Testimony (Support): Select Corrections & Public Institutions, then “Submit Testimony”

Statewide Emergency Town Hall Meetings

During the legislative spring break (March 13–20), LWVMO is co‑sponsoring nonpartisan emergency town halls across Missouri focused on the proposed income tax elimination and the future of Missouri communities.

RSVP for Your AreaSPRING BREAK Emergency Town Hall Meeting: RSVP

Meeting Schedule

• St. Louis County: March 12 @ 6 PM
• Springfield: March 18 @ 6 PM (Hatch Auditorium, Library Center)
• Kansas City: March 18 @ 6:30 PM
• E. Jackson County (KC): March 19 @ 6 PM
• Jefferson City: March 19 @ 6 PM
• St. Charles: March 21 @ 11:30 AM
• Columbia: March 21 @ 1 PM

Coming Next Week: Special Episode

During the legislative break, Michele brings a special episode about her recent trip to Jefferson City with Missouri State University’s Paws to the Polls students.

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League Resources

League of Women Voters of Missouri: www.lwvmissouri.org

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