Welcome to our comprehensive legislative update covering three major areas currently moving through the Missouri General Assembly: Voting Rights Education Policy Funding for K–12 Schools and Public Libraries This page summarizes the bills, their status, key talking points, League of Women Voters of Missouri (LWVMO) positions, and calls to action for those who wish to. Legislative Bulletin 4-26-2026 Voting Rights Bill Number: HCS HBs 2387 & 2480 Reinstating Missouri’s presidential preference ...
Apr 26, 2026•9 min
Click HERE for the LWVMO Official Call to Action and Legislative Bulletin! Taxes Bill #: SS SCS HCS HJRs 173 & 174 "EVERYTHING TAX" LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description : If voters approve, and the income tax rate drops below 1.4% under current law, the state income tax would be eliminated by 2031, and sales taxes could be raised or expanded to offset the lost revenue. Call to action: Contact your State Representative Links to further reading : Permanently eliminating Missouri’s income ...
Apr 19, 2026•11 min
It's another week and another opportunity to use your power! Calls to Action 4-12-2026 Legislative Bulletin 4-12-2026 Voting Rights Bill #: HB3146 LWVMO OPPOSES these bills Short Description: The bill revises Missouri's ballot summary statutes by expanding allowable word limits and specifying procedures for preparing and reviewing ballot language. Like SB 22 which was invalidated by the Missouri Supreme Court, the bill addresses the roles of state officials and courts in drafting, certifying, an...
Apr 12, 2026•23 min
Michele and Skyler are on break this week. Please take a few minutes to listen to Michele's interview with Jamie Satner, with Paws to the Polls about their recent visit to the Missouri Capitol. Paws to the Polls is a non-partisan campus initiative to increase civic engagement at Missouri State with a focus on voter participation and voter literacy. Learn more about Paws to the Polls and what they do . Calls to Action: Take a look at this week's Legislative Update Bulletin for more information ab...
Apr 05, 2026•11 min
Click HERE for the LWVMO Official Call to Action and Legislative Bulletin! Voting Rights Bill #: HB 2125 (House bill now in the Senate) LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description :This bill requires the Secretary of State and the Director of the Department of Revenue to enter into an agreement to match information pertaining to the citizenship status of individuals in the voter registration database with information in the motor vehicle system; reinstates SOS's investigation and subpoena power. S...
Mar 29, 2026•15 min
Below is a summary of key bills moving through the Missouri Legislature, along with League of Women Voters of Missouri (LWVMO) positions, talking points, and ways you can take action. We’ve also included national advocacy updates and information about the 2026 LWVUS National Convention. TAXES HB 2457 — LWVMO OPPOSES Short Description: HB 2457 increases the income tax credit for donations to food banks, homeless shelters, and soup kitchens from 50% to 70% and sets a statewide cap on total credits...
Mar 22, 2026•11 min
The Missouri Legislature is on Spring Break this week. Please take a few minutes to listen to Michele's interview on February 24, 2026, with Shey Delahunt with Paws to the Polls about their recent visit to the Missouri Capitol. Paws to the Polls is a non-partisan campus intiiative to increase civic engagement at Missouri State with a focus on voter participation and voter literacy. Learn more about Paws to the Polls and what they do . And don't forget to: RSVP for Your AreaSPRING BREAK Emergency...
Mar 15, 2026•12 min
Click HERE for the LWVMO Official Call to Action and Legislative Bulletin! 🚨SPRING BREAK Emergency Town Hall Meeting: RSVP 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 o...
Mar 08, 2026•26 min
A summary of key bills moving through the Missouri Legislature this week, along with the League of Women Voters of Missouri (LWVMO) positions and calls to action for listeners. Calls to Action 3-1-2026 Legislative Bulletin 3-1-2026 Voting RightsSB 986 — LWVMO Opposes Requires documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) to register to vote. Hearing: Senate Local Government, Elections & Pensions Committee — Monday, March 2 at 2:00 PM Summary Key Issues: Would eliminate online and third‑party voter...
Mar 02, 2026•19 min
Click HERE for the LWVMO Official Call to Action and Legislative Bulletin Voting Rights Bill #: SB 985 : OPPOSES Short Description : This bill creates privacy concerns by requiring the secretary of state to post voter roll information on the SOS website, including name and date of birth. In the hands of parties who wish to suppress voting, this can lead to targeted non uniform efforts. Status of the Bill : Scheduled for a hearing on Monday, February 23 at 8:00 AM in the Senate Local Government, ...
Feb 22, 2026•13 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Voting Rights, Health Care, Education, Social Justice & Climate Voting Rights Bill #: HJR 104, HJR 122, HJR 149 LWVMO SUPPORTS these bills Short Description : This amendment would remove the rule that a serving member of the General Assembly can serve no more than eight years in one house. It would also prohibit any member from serving as Speaker of the House of Representatives for more than three terms and as President Pro Tem of the Senate for more than two terms. Status of the Bill : Sche...
Feb 15, 2026•14 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Voting Rights Bill #: HB 3146 Short Description : This bill increases the word limit on summary statements for ballot measures proposed by the General Assembly from 50 to 100 words, excluding articles. LWVMO OPPOSES this bill. Call to action: Submit testimony to OPPOSE HB 3146 HERE . Make sure to mark “in Opposition to” under reason in the testimony form Status of the Bill : Scheduled for hearing in the House Elections Committee on Tuesday, February 10 at 8:00 AM. Bill #: SB 983 Short Descriptio...
Feb 08, 2026•9 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Due to space constraints on the various platforms the LWVMO: Legislate Update podcast can be found, not all of the bills we covered are listed below. Visit LWVMO Legislative Bulletin & Calls to Action to learn more about the bills we're tracking as well as links to help you take action. Voting Rights Bill #: SB 896 LWVMO OPPOSES this bill Short Description : Creates provisions relating to elections (foreign involvement). Status of the Bill : Scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Local Govern...
Feb 01, 2026•11 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Due to space constraints on the various platforms the LWVMO: Legislate Update podcast can be found, not all of the bills we covered are listed below. Visit LWVMO Legislative Bulletin & Calls to Action to learn more about the bills we're tracking as well as links to help you take action. Voting Rights Bill: SB 836 This bill would, among other provisions, extend the period of no-excuse absentee voting (early voting) from two weeks to four weeks. It also reinstates the presidential primary. LWV...
Jan 26, 2026•14 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Voting Rights/Elections Bill #: HB 1871 LWVMO SUPPORTS Short Description : This bill increases the no excuse absentee (early ) voting period from two weeks to four weeks and also reinstates the presidential primary. Status of the Bill : Scheduled for Executive Session on Tuesday, January 20 at 11:00 AM in the House Elections Committee. Talking points : Early voting facilitates voter participation It reduces stress on election workers and makes elections less vulnerable to disruption A presidenti...
Jan 19, 2026•23 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Legislative Update and Calls to Action for Week 1 of the MO Legislation 2026 Session Voting Rights/Elections Bill #: HB 1871 LWVMO SUPPORTS Short Description : This bill increases the no excuse absentee (early) voting period from two weeks to four weeks and also reinstates the presidential primary. Status of the Bill : Scheduled for a hearing Tuesday, January 13 at 8:00 AM in the House Elections Committee. Talking points : Early voting facilitates voter participation. It reduces stress on electi...
Jan 12, 2026•9 min•Season 5Ep. 2
We're back! The Legislative Session is off and running. So how does the League of Women Voters decide what to track, what to prioritize, and how to keep up when thousands of bills are moving through the legislature all at once? To help answer that question, we sat down over the holiday break with Dr. Sherry Buchanan -Chair of the Missouri League of Women Voters Legislative Action Committee , for a deep dive into how legislative tracking actually works. Missouri Lawmakers introduced over 2,700 bi...
Jan 05, 2026•47 min•Season 5Ep. 1
TUESDAY, November 4th, IS ELECTION DAY Polling times are from 6 am to 7 pm: Click HERE to use the LWV guide to see if your county is voting, polling center locations, and sample ballots. Local elections may not seem important because there is typically low voter turnout, but they shape our lives daily in an immediate and personal way. From voting access to education to roads, bridges, and utilities, from public safety to immigration, climate change, housing, and zoning, your vote, your voice car...
Nov 02, 2025•11 min•Season 4Ep. 19
The state legislature is in a special session right now, called by Governor Kehoe, to redraw the state’s congressional districts. This isn't just a routine process; it's a mid-decade effort being pushed by President Trump and the GOP to gain more seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. REDISTRICTING Bill #: HB1: Modifies the redistricting plan established in 2022. The League of Women Voters of Missouri OPPOSES this bill. The new map was drawn with a total lack of transparency and public part...
Sep 09, 2025•14 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Before 1920, women in America were denied the most basic democratic right: the vote. But they didn’t stay silent.The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified on August 18, 1920—105 years ago today, granted women the right to vote.; buut it was a milestone, not a finishh line. The fight for full equality was—and still is—ongoing. Resources and Sources The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution The League of Women Voters of Missouri The History of the League of Women Voters Minor v. Happ...
Aug 18, 2025•7 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Episode Summary: Coming off a bittersweet Fourth of July, Skyler and Michelle dig into what independence means in Missouri—especially when the state budget and new laws seem to leave so many behind. In this episode, we break down the FY26 Missouri State Budget , signed by Governor Mike Kehoe, and what his $2 billion in vetoes really mean for public education, nonprofit services, infrastructure, mental health, and more. We also look at the national “Big Beautiful Bill” and how it’s putting pressu...
Jul 10, 2025•28 min•Season 4Ep. 16
In this episode, Skyler and Michele break down everything that came out of the June 2025 Missouri Special Legislative Session—what passed, what failed, and how it impacts voters. We also recap the League of Women Voters of Missouri State Convention, highlight key resolutions and awards, and reflect on recent No Kings protests that swept across Missouri in defense of constitutional democracy. Topics Covered: Stadium bonds and tax credits Tornado recovery and housing investments Public school and ...
Jun 15, 2025•17 min•Season 4Ep. 15
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 PETITITONSSB 22 – Ballot Summary Control Grants the General Assembly the authority to write ballot summary language...
May 25, 2025•29 min•Season 4Ep. 14
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 Senate Formal Perfection Calendar for Monday, May 12 at 8:00 AM. Link to the summary of the bill : SCS S...
May 11, 2025•14 min•Season 4Ep. 13
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 at 8:00 AM. Link to the summary of the bill : SCS SJRs 47, 30, & 10 Call to action: Contact your...
May 04, 2025•14 min•Season 4Ep. 12
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 28 at 8:00 AM. Link to the summary of the bill : SCS SJRs 47, 30, & 10 Call to action: Look up a...
Apr 28, 2025•12 min•Season 4Ep. 11
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 the SAVE act: What is the SAVE Act? The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is a bill pas...
Apr 20, 2025•42 min•Season 4Ep. 10
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 that upends the checks and balances that allow the judicial branch to remedy politically drafted language...
Apr 15, 2025•3 min•Season 4Ep. 9
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 ballot envelope. Status of the Bill : Scheduled for a Hearing Tuesday, April 15 at 8:00 AM in the Hou...
Apr 14, 2025•16 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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 action: Only in person testimony is allowed for Senate hearings. Contact members of the House Govern...
Apr 06, 2025•12 min•Season 4Ep. 7
