Legislative Update: 04.19.26

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. Want to be a guest on the podcast or have questions? 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Special Call to Action 5.5.26

SPECIAL CALLS TO ACTION May 5, 2026 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 formal Senate Calendar, which means it could be voted on at any time. If it passes, this would be the final vote before sending it to the Governor to sign into law. TALKING POINTS * This bill removes the ability of citizens to challenge unconstitutional or misleading language in legislatively referred constitutional amendments by prohibiting courts from changing summary statements. * Missouri has a history of misleading summary statements that have been corrected only through court action. * It is critical that summaries of ballot issues be accurate and not misleading so voters can make informed decisions about how they choose to use their votes. * Under this proposed law, if the courts find that the summary language is flawed, rather than rewriting it, the court must send it back to the Secretary of State up to three times, causing unnecessary delays. This would negatively impact the time needed to inform voters about a ballot measure. Link to the summary of the bill: HB 3146 [https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/sumpdf/HB3146I.pdf] CALL TO ACTION: Contact your Senator—regardless of party—and tell 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/] LWV POSITION: The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that democratic government depends upon informed and active participation at all levels of government. The League further believes that governmental bodies must protect the citizen’s right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings, and making public records accessible. (LWVUS Impact on Issues 2024–2026, p. 59) 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. Want to be a guest on the podcast or have questions? Email lwvmopodcast@gmail.co [lwvmopodcast@gmail.com]

Call to Action: Legislative Update 5.3.26

Missouri legislative update, LWVMO podcast, education bills Missouri, climate and environment policy, Missouri Senate, civic engagement podcast, League of Women Voters Missouri, screen time standards act, green building standards Missouri, energy efficiency policy, Missouri politics podcast, legislative news Missouri, community advocacy Missouri. Education HCS HB 2195 [https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/sumpdf/HB2195C.pdf] — Safe Driving Lessons * Requires DESE to vet sample safe‑driving lessons from statewide professional organizations and districts. * LWVMO Position: Information Only — Neither Support nor Oppose * Status: Placed on House formal perfection calendar. SCS HCS HBs 2230 & 2978 [https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/sumpdf/HB2230P.pdf] — Student Screen‑Time Standards Act * Requires school‑board policies limiting screen time for grades K–5. * Keeps specific policy details under local control. * LWVMO Position: Support — Equal opportunity and quality education for pre‑K through 12. * Status: Taken up for 3rd read in the Senate. Call to Action: Contact your Senator to SUPPORT this bill. Find your Senator on the Missouri Senate website. [https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/LegislatorLookup/] Climate & Environment SCS HCS HB 2384 [https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/sumpdf/HB2384P.pdf] — Green Building Standards * Restricts local governments from enforcing green‑building requirements that developers claim affect affordability. * LWVMO Position: Oppose — Limits local control and weakens energy‑efficiency standards. * Status: Taken up for 3rd read in the Senate. * Talking Points: * Energy efficiency reduces costs and improves health and property value. * Local standards help communities address climate change responsibly. Call to Action: Contact your Senator to OPPOSE this bill. Find your Senator on the  Missouri Senate website [https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/LegislatorLookup/]. 🔗 Further Reading: Best Energy Practices for Multifamily Buildings (Self‑Help) [https://www.self-help.org/docs/default-source/PDFs/multifamily-issue-paper.pdf?sfvrsn=65d28fd9_2] | Take Action to Protect Building Codes (Sierra Club) [https://act.sierraclub.org/actions/missouri?actionid=ar0615731&id=70131000001iOuIAAU] NOTE : DATA CENTERS: If you are interested in learning more about Data Centers, the House Utilities Committee will hold an informational meeting on Wednesday, 5/6/26, at 8:30 a.m. Find the meeting: HERE [https://house.mo.gov/Committees.aspx?category=all&code=R&committee=4345&year=2026] HB3146 [https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB3146&code=R&year=2026] — "Let Politicians Lie Act/ SB22 Redo" Ballot Summary Statement Changes Bill Summary [https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/sumpdf/HB3146I.pdf] What it does: Alters the process courts use to correct misleading ballot summaries; could cause delays and allow disputed language to remain. Status: This bill has already passed the House, and has been added to the Senate calendar for debate. League Position: Oppose The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that democratic government depends upon informed and active participation at all levels of government. The League further believes that governmental bodies must protect the citizen’s right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings, and making public records accessible. (LWVUS Impact on Issues 2024-2026, p. 59) Call to Action: Contact your Senator to OPPOSE this bill. Find your Senator on the Missouri Senate website [https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/LegislatorLookup/]. 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. Want to be a guest on the podcast or have questions? Email lwvmopodcast@gmail.co [lwvmopodcast@gmail.com]m

Call to Action: Legislative Update 4.26.26

Welcome to our comprehensive legislative update covering three major areas currently moving through the Missouri General Assembly: 1. Voting Rights 2. Education Policy 3. 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 [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XNUTR2JKSdp5hm34sy_1lGFzBU3S2Hl6/view?usp=sharing] VOTING RIGHTS BILL NUMBER: HCS HBS 2387 & 2480 [https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/sumpdf/HB2387P.pdf] Reinstating Missouri’s presidential preference primary. LWVMO Supports this measure. Status: Scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee [https://www.senate.mo.gov/Committees/CommitteeDetail?id=1798&year=2026] on Monday, April 27 at 2:00 PM. SUMMARY This bill would reinstate Missouri’s presidential preference primary..  The League of Women Voters of Missouri supports the measure because it restores a voting process that is well‑established, accessible to the public, and secure.. KEY POINTS * Primary elections use a secret ballot, ensuring voter privacy. * Primaries are administered and funded by state and local governments, rather than political parties. * Election procedures are uniform and state‑regulated, promoting consistency and integrity. * Voters are already familiar with official ballots and secure voting protocols. * Primaries offer greater accessibility than caucuses, particularly for individuals with work obligations or childcare needs. * Early voting opportunities further expand access for eligible voters. CALL TO ACTION Only in‑person testimony is allowed at Senate hearings. Contact Members of the Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee [https://www.senate.mo.gov/Committees/CommitteeDetail?id=1798&year=2026] and tell them that you support this bill. Clicking a senator’s photo will take you to their contact information. LWVMO POSITION According to the LWVMO Guide to State Action (2025–2027, p. 17), the League supports open primaries rather than caucuses because they believe primaries increase informed participation in selecting presidential nominees. EDUCATION  BILL NUMBERS: SCS SBS 971 & 906 [https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?billid=157&year=2026] Student transfers to nonresident districts (“open enrollment”) LWVMO Opposes these bills . Status: On the Informal Calendar; scheduled for perfection in the Senate on Monday, April 27. SUMMARY These bills would change Missouri’s open‑enrollment rules, allowing students to attend districts outside their own. The League of Women Voters of Missouri opposes the proposals due to concerns about equity and funding impacts. KEY POINTS * Public schools must remain accountable and transparent. * Public funds should not support homeschooling or private or religious schools. * Open enrollment may increase resegregation. * It complicates district budgeting. * Unequal tax bases create funding inequities. CALL TO ACTION Contact your individual legislator [https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/LegislatorLookup/]to express opposition to these bills. FURTHER READING *  Columbia Missourian Education Bills Tackle a Variety of Topics [https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/education-bills-tackle-a-variety-of-topics/article_226bbfb9-8d78-4619-be14-491d68b1bf58.html]      * St. Louis Public Radio Open School Enrollment in Missouri Advances through Senate Committee [https://www.stlpr.org/government-politics-issues/2026-02-10/open-school-enrollment-missouri-advances-senate-committee]  * From Reason Foundation, Missouri Senate bill 906 and 971 would improve open enrollment [https://reason.org/commentary/missouri-senate-bills-906-and-971-would-improve-open-enrollment]  * Missouri School Boards Association Opposes Open [http://www.mosba.org/page/advocacy-positions] LWVMO POSITION The League supports equal opportunity in education, access to quality programs, and adequate financing for pre‑K through 12 (LWVMO Guide to State Action 2025–2027, p. 57). K–12 AND PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDING  Missouri’s future depends on strong public institutions. The League urges full funding for K–12 schools and restoration of state aid for public libraries. Status: Budget differences between the House and Senate must be resolved by May 8 at 6:00 PM. KEY POINTS PUBLIC EDUCATION * Do not divert public funds to homeschooling or private schools. * Districts should not rely on higher property taxes. * Reduce dependence on local property taxes for school funding. * Fully fund the school foundation formula. PUBLIC LIBRARIES * Libraries are essential community services. * They provide access to information for civic engagement. * Require stable, adequate, long‑term funding. * Funding should come from all levels of government. * Maintain support for technologies like MOREnet. * Ensure funding for evening and weekend hours. ACTION NEEDED Contact your Senator and Representative [https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/LegislatorLookup/] to support: * Full K–12 funding * Restoration of state library aid You may also contact legislators who have served on House and Senate Budget Committees: * Rep. Dirk Deaton [https://house.mo.gov/MemberDetails.aspx?district=159&year=2026] * Rep. Bishop Davidson [https://house.mo.gov/memberdetails.aspx?code=R&district=130&year=2026] * Rep. Betsy Fogle [https://house.mo.gov/memberdetails.aspx?district=135] * Sen. Rusty Black [https://www.senate.mo.gov/Senators/Member?id=270] * Sen. Brad Hudson [https://www.senate.mo.gov/Senators/Member?id=6377] * Sen. Maggie Nurrenbern [https://www.senate.mo.gov/Senators/Member?id=6372] LWV POSITION The League supports equal opportunity in education, access to quality programs, and adequate financing for pre-K through 12. (LWVMO Guide to State Action 2025-2027, p. 57) Thank you for visiting our legislative update page. Staying informed and engaged is essential to ensuring that Missouri’s public institutions remain strong, accessible, and accountable. For more information on the LWVMO, see our League Resources below. 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. Want to be a guest on the podcast or have questions? Email lwvmopodcast@gmail.co [lwvmopodcast@gmail.com]m

Legislative Update: 04.19.26

CLICK HERE  [https://my.lwv.org/missouri/resources-programs/legislative-bulletins-calls-action-alerts]FOR THE LWVMO OFFICIAL CALL TO ACTION AND LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN! TAXES Bill #: SS SCS HCS HJRs 173 & 174 [https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR+173&code=R&style=new&year=2026] "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 [https://www.senate.mo.gov/LegisLookup/Default] Links to further reading: Permanently eliminating Missouri’s income tax moves forward with Senate approval [https://www.stlpr.org/government-politics-issues/2026-04-16/permanently-eliminating-missouris-income-tax-moves-forward-with-senate-approval] Ill-Conceived Tax Proposals Would Increase Taxes for Most Missourians from Missouri Budget Project [https://mobudget.org/hjr-173-174-analysis-2/] More MBP Analysis [https://mbpincometax2026.my.canva.site/learn-more-mbp-research] & Education Impact Estimates [https://mobudget.org/schools-face-18-cut-under-tax-scheme/] VOTING RIGHTS Bill #: HB 2125 [https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/sumpdf/HB2125P.pdf] (House bill now in the Senate) LWVMO OPPOSES this bill  Short Description: Requires data matching between Secretary of State (SOS) and Department of Revenue (DOR) to include information pertaining to the citizenship status of individuals in DOR database; reinstates the Secretary of State's ability to conduct investigations and exercise subpoena power with respect to suspected election offenses, which expired Aug 28, 2025. Status of the Bill: Placed on the Senate Formal Calendar or 3rd read in the Senate on Monday, April 20 (in Fiscal Oversight). Talking points:   * While the State of Missouri should provide uniform, transparent and non-discriminatory data reporting tools and resources to help local election authorities to accurately maintain their voter registration rolls, an important objective should be to minimize disenfranchising eligible voters * In the current political climate, the Missouri Secretary of State’s intent appears to be to suppress eligible votes * Voters are already required to show identification in order to vote Call to action:Contact your Senator to tell them to OPPOSE this bill. Find your Senator HERE [https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/LegislatorLookup/] Links to 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] (League of Women Voters) House Committee discusses proposed citizenship verification for voters [https://www.lewispnj.com/articles/9427/view/house-committee-discusses-proposed-citizenship-verification-for-voters] (Press News Journal) Missouri Lawmakers weigh Restoring Secretary of State’s Investigation and Subpoena Power in Election Cases [https://www.missourinet.com/2026/01/27/missouri-lawmakers-weigh-restoring-secretary-of-states-investigation-and-subpoena-power-in-election-cases/] (Missourinet) EDUCATION Bill #: HCS HB 2748 [https://documents.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills261/sumpdf/HB2748P.pdf] (House bill now in the Senate) LWVMO neither opposes or supports this bill  FOR INFORMATION ONLY Short Description: Currently, school districts must ensure that elementary school students participate in an average of 30 minutes of physical activity a day; this bill requires that schools ensure that all students in grades K-12 participate in moderate physical activity for a minimum of 60 minutes daily. Status of the Bill: Scheduled for an Executive Session in the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday, April 23 at 9:30 AM. Climate and Environment Bill #: SCS SB 959 [https://www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?billid=187&year=2026] (Senate bill now in the House) LWVMO SUPPORTS this bill Short Description: Creates the Missouri Geospatial Advisory Council Status of the Bill: Scheduled for an Executive Session in the House Emerging Issues Committee on Monday, April 20 at 4:30 PM. Talking points:   * Encourages effective land use management * Improves coordination across government agencies  * Saves taxpayer money by sharing geospatial data between state and local governments  * Missouri Geographic Information Systems Advisory Council supports this bill Link to the summary of the bill: Call to action: Contact Committee members and tell them you SUPPORT this bill. Members of the House Emerging Issues Committee can be found HERE [https://house.mo.gov/Committees.aspx?category=all&cluster=true&code=R+&committee=4303&year=2026]. Click on the representative’s picture and you will be taken to their information page for their contact information. Links to further reading: Missouri GIS Advisory Council (MGISAC) [https://mgisac.org/] 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. WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST OR HAVE QUESTIONS? EMAIL LWVMOPODCAST@GMAIL.CO [lwvmopodcast@gmail.com]M