Bills Heard This Week
On March 3, two committees heard bills that the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (MDHEWD) is tracking:
- The Senate Government Efficiency Committee, chaired by Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-22), heard HB 742 and SB 476. Sponsored by Rep. Ben Baker (R-160), HB 742 prohibits state departments from spending money on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- The House Veterans and Armed Forces Committee, chaired by Rep. Dave Griffith (R-60), held an executive session on HB 829. Sponsored by Rep. Richard West (R-102), HB 829 modifies provisions relating to alternative therapies and treatments, including psilocybin. HB 829 was voted do pass by a vote of 20 to 0, with three members being absent.
On March 4, the House Economic Development Committee, chaired by Rep. Sherri Gallick (R-62), heard HB 1168. Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Knight (R-142), HB 1168 modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Works program. Public testimony was heard.
On March 5, two committees heard bills that MDHEWD is tracking:
- The House Special Committee on Rural Issues, chaired by Rep. Dean Van Schoiack (R-9), heard HB 245. Sponsored by Rep. Greg Sharpe (R-4), HB 245 creates an opportunity for entities to establish a workforce housing investment fund.
- The House Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee, chaired by Rep. Chris Brown (R-16), held an executive session on HB 168. Sponsored by Rep. Donnie Brown (R-149), HB 168 establishes the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Grant for Access Missouri award recipients, and was voted do pass.
Upcoming Hearings
Below are the committee meetings that have been announced that will be hearing bills from the MDHEWD Bill Tracking List.
House Emerging Issues
Monday, March 10
4:30 p.m. or upon adjournment (whichever is later)
House Hearing Room 7
House Economic Development
Tuesday, March 11
8 a.m.
House Hearing Room 1
Senate Education
Tuesday, March 11
8 a.m.
Senate Lounge
House Health and Mental Health
Tuesday, March 11
12 p.m. or upon adjournment (whichever is later)
House Hearing Room 6
House Consent and Procedure
Tuesday, March 11
4 p.m.
House Hearing Room 5
Senate Economic and Workforce Development
Wednesday, March 12
10 a.m.
Senate Committee Room 1
Upcoming Budget Hearing
Senate Appropriations
Tuesday, March 11
8:30 a.m.
Senate Committee Room 2
Public hearing on the supplemental budget
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