Initiative Petition Bills

HJR 43 (Increases threshold for passage of Initiative Petition-driven Constitutional Amendments from a simple majority to 60%. Was filibustered to a temporary halt last week!)

• 5 for Democracy: Call your senator!! Use the Initiative Petition specific dial through number - 833-491-0334 - leave a message with your zip code and it is routed to your Senator.
• Link to further reading: Missouri Independent

Voting Rights Bills

SB 210 (Requires election authorities to notify voters when an absentee ballot envelope has not been completed.)

• 30 Minute Matters: Call or email IN SUPPORT to members of the Senate Local Government and Elections Committee by Monday, April 3rd.

Health Care Bills

SB 82 (Ensures access to assistance like SNAP, TANF, and child care to persons working to establish self-sufficiency and "get off welfare" without putting them at risk of net losses due to assistance withdrawal.)

• 5 for Democracy: Submit testimony IN SUPPORT of SB 82 to the House Children and Families Committee by Tuesday, April 4th at 8:00am.
• Link to further reading: News Tribune

LGBTQ+ Rights Bills

HB 183 (Prohibits transgender athletes from participating in competitive girl’s or women’s events in public or private middle schools, high schools, or institutions of higher education.)

• 30 Minute Matters: Email or call your State Senator to urge them to vote NO on HCS HB 183.
• Link to further reading: KMBC

Social Justice Bills

SB 248 (Allows for faster restoration of voting rights after incarceration and voting while held on misdemeanor charges.)

• 5 for Democracy: Submit testimony IN SUPPORT of SB 248 to the House General Laws Committee by Monday, April 3rd at 12:00pm.

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