Call to Action: Legislative Update 5.10.26
Legislative Update
Date: May 10, 2026
NOTE: Things can happen very rapidly during the last week of session. Please watch for additional calls to action in the coming days.
VOTING RIGHTS / ELECTIONS
Bill #: HB 3146 (House bill now in the Senate)
LWVMO OPPOSES this bill
Short Description:
Would allow misleading ballot summary statements.
Status of the Bill:
Currently on the Informal Senate Calendar. It could be moved to the Formal Calendar at any time and voted on. If it passes, this would be the final vote before going to the Governor.
Talking Points:
* Removes the ability of citizens to challenge misleading or unconstitutional ballot language.
* Missouri courts have historically corrected misleading summary statements.
* Accurate ballot summaries are critical for informed voting.
* Forces courts to return flawed language instead of fixing it, causing delays that reduce time to inform voters.
Call to Action:
Contact your Senator, regardless of party, and urge them to OPPOSE this bill.
If your Senator is a Democrat, encourage a filibuster.
Find your Senator: HERE [https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/LegislatorLookup/]
Bill summary: HB 3146 [https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/sumpdf/HB3146I.pdf]
LWV Position:
Democracy depends on informed and active participation and access to accurate public information.
Bill #: HB 2125 (House bill now in the Senate)
LWVMO OPPOSES this bill
Short Description:
Requires data matching between the Secretary of State and Department of Revenue, including citizenship status; reinstates investigative and subpoena power for election offenses.
Status of the Bill:
On the Senate Informal Calendar; could be brought up for a vote at any time.
Talking Points:
* Risks disenfranchising eligible voters.
* Voters already must show identification.
* Raises concerns about voter suppression.
* Data use must prioritize accuracy, transparency, and fairness.
Call to Action:
Contact your Senator and urge them to OPPOSE HB 2125.
Find your Senator: HERE [https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/LegislatorLookup/]
Bill summary: HB 2125 [https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/sumpdf/HB2125P.pdf]
Further Reading:
Lawsuit Challenges Recent Voter Roll Purges in Virginia [https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/lawsuit-challenges-recent-voter-roll-purges-virginia-preventing-eligible-us]
LWV Position:
Voter list maintenance must be transparent, accurate, and minimize disenfranchisement.
Bill #: HCS HBs 2387 & 2480 (House bill now in the Senate)
LWVMO SUPPORTS this bill
Short Description:
Reinstates the presidential preference primary.
Status of the Bill:
On the Senate Informal Calendar; could be taken up at any time.
Talking Points:
* Uses secret ballots to ensure voter privacy.
* Run by state and local governments.
* More accessible than caucuses.
* Includes early voting options.
Call to Action:
Contact your Senator and urge them to SUPPORT this bill.
Find your Senator: HERE [https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/LegislatorLookup/]
Bill summary: HCS HBs 2387 & 2480 [https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/sumpdf/HB2387P.pdf]
LWV Position:
Supports primaries over caucuses to increase participation.
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
Bill #: SB 999 (Senate bill now in the House)
LWVMO OPPOSES this bill
Short Description:
“Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”
Status of the Bill:
Scheduled for a hearing in the House Children and Families Committee on May 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM.
Talking Points:
* Conflicts with voter-approved reproductive protections.
* Inserts government into medical decision-making.
* Fails to consider non-viable pregnancies.
* Restricts compassionate care for families.
Call to Action:
Submit testimony in OPPOSITION.
Be sure to mark “In Opposition to” on the form.
Submit testimony: HERE [https://witness.house.mo.gov/Default.aspx?noticeid=11725]
Bill information page: SB 999 [https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?billPrefix=SB&billSuffix=999&handler=legislation&session=R&year=2026]
LWV Position:
Supports reproductive rights, bodily autonomy, and access to care.
EDUCATION
Bill #: SCS HCS HB 2710 (House bill now in the Senate)
LWVMO OPPOSES this bill
Short Description:
Creates an A–F report card system tied to school funding.
Status of the Bill:
On the Senate Informal Calendar; may be brought up for a vote at any time.
Talking Points:
* Enables performance-based funding disparities.
* School grading systems may not be objective.
* Schools with fewer resources would be further penalized.
* Struggling schools need more funding, not less.
Call to Action:
Contact your Senator and urge them to OPPOSE this bill.
Find your Senator: HERE [https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/LegislatorLookup/]
Bill summary: SCS HCS HB 2710 [https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/sumpdf/HB2710P.pdf]
Further Reading:
* A–F grading scale for Missouri schools heads to Senate [https://www.stlpr.org/education/2026-03-05/a-f-grading-scale-missouri-schools-heads-to-senate]
* School report card proposal draws bipartisan skepticism [https://www.waynecojournalbanner.com/jefferson-city-news/kehoes-af-school-report-card-plan-draws-bipartisan-skepticism-in-house-education-hearing-00b44639]
LWV Position:
Supports equitable funding and access to quality education for all students.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
Bill #: SCS HCS HBs 2592, 2787, 2834 (House bill now in the Senate)
LWVMO SUPPORTS this bill
Short Description:
Restores voting rights to individuals leaving incarceration (with Senate modifications excluding certain offenses).
Status of the Bill:
On the Senate Informal Calendar; may be brought up at any time.
Talking Points:
* Voting reduces recidivism.
* Individuals on probation/parole pay taxes and should have representation.
* Voting fosters community connection.
Call to Action:
Contact your Senator and urge them to SUPPORT this bill.
Find your Senator: HERE [https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/LegislatorLookup/]
Bill summary: HCS HBs 2592, 2787 & 2834 [https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/sumpdf/HB2592P.pdf]
Further Reading:
UConn research on voter engagement for formerly incarcerated individuals [https://socialwork.uconn.edu/2024/03/06/faculty-research-explores-voter-engagement-for-the-formerly-incarcerated/]
LWV Position:
Supports the fundamental right of all citizens to vote.
LEAGUE RESOURCES
League of Women Voters of Missouri: www.lwvmissouri.org [https://www.lwvmissouri.org/]
Register to Vote / check vote registration and more at : Vote411.org [https://www.vote411.org/]
There is a Local League [https://www.lwv.org/local-leagues/find-local-league/49?field_zip_code_value=] near you. Get involved or join today to help protect democracy.
Track Missouri Bills: www.senate.mo.gov [https://www.senate.mo.gov/] | www.house.mo.gov [https://www.house.mo.gov/]
House Roster [https://house.mo.gov/MemberRoster.aspx]
Senate Roster [https://www.senate.mo.gov/senators/index]
The League of Women Voters [https://www.lwv.org/] 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.
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