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Concealed Firearms Legislation Added to SB 600
On Tuesday, May 5, lawmakers in the House convened to consider Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s (R-Parkville) SB 600, which modifies provisions relating to public safety and has become an omnibus bill. During consideration, Rep. Jered Taylor (R-Republic) amended portions of his HB 1638, onto SB 600. The amendment would modify and remove provisions relating to concealed firearms. As it pertains to higher education, the amendment would allow a person to carry a concealed weapon at a public institution if they have a valid concealed carry permit and the consent of a member of the governing body of the institution. The legislation is currently laid over for third reading in the House.
Lawmakers pass HB 2003, Send to the Governor for Signature
House and Senate conference committee members met on Thursday, May 7 to work through their differences on the FY21 budget bills, which were then considered by both chambers on Friday, May 8. Both chambers quickly passed HB 2003, which will appropriate money for public higher education institutions and the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. HB 2003 now heads to Governor Parson’s desk. It includes:
- A dual credit certification position for DHEWD payed through fees.
- $23.6 million in Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds for DHEWD to administer. The governor will determine how to use these funds.
- $3 million for Fast Track split evenly between GR, lottery, and federal GEER funds.
- Public Institutions
- Public universities and State Technical College of Missouri: 90% of FY 20 core funding (before expenditure restrictions) will be provided through GR and lottery funds. An additional 10% will be restored through the Federal Budget Stabilization Fund, provided those funds are available.
- Community colleges: 90% of FY 20 core funding (before expenditure restrictions) will be provided through GR and lottery funds. An additional 10% will be restored through GR.
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