Bills Heard This Week
On February 17, the House Committee on Ways and Means, chaired by Rep. Mike McGirl (R-118), heard HJR 7. Sponsored by Rep. Dave Griffith (R-60), HJR 7 proposes a constitutional amendment dividing state revenues from gaming activities between public institutions of elementary, secondary, and higher education and the administration of the Missouri Veterans Commission.
On February 18, the Senate Committee on Education, chaired by Sen. Rick Brattin (R-31), heard SJR 6, SB 69, and SB 71. Sponsored by Sen. Rick Brattin (R-31), SJR 6 amends the Constitution to assert the right of parents to participate in and direct the education of their children free from government interference. Sponsored by Sen. Mike Henderson (R-3), SB 69 modifies provisions of the Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer Act. Sponsored by Sen. David Gregory (R-15), SB 71 creates the “First Responder Recruitment and Retention Act” to provide free college tuition for first responders and their legal dependents. The Senate Committee on Emerging Issues and Professional Registration, chaired by Sen. Justin Brown (R-16), heard SB 190. Sponsored by Sen. Justin Brown (R-16), SB 190 establishes tax credits for certain engineering degrees.
On February 19, the House Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Ed Lewis (R-6), heard HB 1153 and HB 744. Sponsored by Rep. Cecelie Williams (R-111), HB 1153 authorizes the state Board of Education to issue certificates of license to teach upon certification by Teachers for Tomorrow. Sponsored by Rep. Ben Baker (R-160), HB 744 establishes provisions governing duties and responsibilities of public entities.
On February 20, the House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, chaired by Rep. Chris Brown (R-16), heard HB 183, HB 268, HB 291, HB 1017, HB 331, and HB 606. Sponsored by Rep. Cameron Parker (R-150), HB 183 modifies the “Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer Act." Sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields (R-11), HB 268 modifies provisions relating to master’s social work degree programs. Both HB 291, sponsored by Rep. Kemp Strickler (D-34), and HB 1017, sponsored by Rep. Chris Brown (R-16), require in-state public educational institutions to grant undergraduate course credit for students who score 4 or higher on international baccalaureate examinations. Sponsored by Rep. Ann Kelley (R-127), HB 331 establishes the “Career-Tech Certificate Program” and the “Career-Tech Certificate Program Fund.” Sponsored by Rep. Willard Haley (R-58), HB 606 modifies provisions relating to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. The House Committee on Rules – Legislative, chaired by Rep. Scott Cupps (R-158), heard HB 970. Sponsored by Rep. Bill Hardwick (R-121), HB 970 establishes provisions relating to video lottery gaming terminals, licenses, and regulation.
Upcoming Hearings
Below are the committee meetings that have been announced that will be hearing bills from the MDHEWD Bill Tracking List.
Senate Government Efficiency Committee
Monday, February 24
2 p.m.
Senate Committee Room 2
House Rules – Legislative Committee
Monday, February 24
4:15 p.m. or upon adjournment (whichever is later)
House Hearing Room 4
House Veterans and Armed Forces Committee
Monday, February 24
4:30 p.m. or upon adjournment (whichever is later)
House Hearing Room 1
House Ways and Means Committee
Monday, February 24
4:30 p.m. or upon adjournment (whichever is later)
Senate Education Committee
Tuesday, February 25
8 a.m.
Senate Committee Room 1
Senate Economic and Workforce Development Committee
Wednesday, February 26
11:15 a.m.
Senate Committee Room 1
House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee
Wednesday, February 26
12 p.m. or upon adjournment (whichever is later)
House Hearing Room 7
Upcoming Budget Hearings
MDHEWD’s Senate Appropriations Committee hearing scheduled for February 20 was postponed and tentatively rescheduled for March 6. More information will be available in next week’s update.
There will be a House Budget Committee hearing on February 24 for public testimony on several budget bills, including MDHEWD’s budget bill.
House Budget Committee
Monday, February 24
12 p.m.
House Hearing Room 3
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