PUBLIC POLICY: READERS’ ALERT!
Get Out The Vote
Important information from Your Public Policy Committee.
Check your registration for the next election at https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal/. Register at https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register
Contact Angie Janik, Public Policy Chair, if you need more information about voting.
Presidential Primary Voting Changes: Did you know that Missouri has changed the presidential preference primary process for 2024? Presidential preference primary now depends on which political party a person belongs to.
- The Republican Party held caucuses on March 2.
- The Democratic Party held a presidential primary election on March 23.
You can check online if you have already designated a political party, need to designate a party, or wish to change your designation at https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal/ and https://s1.sos.mo.gov/elections/voterregistration/home/partyaffiliationlanding
Support the New Title IX Rules
Public Policy is drawing your attention to important information from the AAUW Action Network. The U.S. Department of Education issued the final Title IX rules on April 19, and they are set to go into effect on August 1, 2024.
AAUW supports the final rules that strengthen protections for students experiencing sexual harassment and ensure equal education opportunities for pregnant, parenting, and LGBTQ+ students. To support the final rules, contact your members of Congress and tell them that sex-based discrimination has no place in education. Ask them to support these final rules. Take Action at https://www.aauw.org/act/.
See status of MO education bills below.
Missouri 2023-24 Legislative Session Wrap
The 2024 session of the Missouri Legislation is in full swing. Over 400 bills have been pre-filed. You can find information provided by the MO Voter Protection Coalition at https://bit.ly/movotingbills.
UPDATE ON STATE EDUCATION BILLS
– Bills are beginning to move through the House and Senate and on to the Governor to sign or veto. SS#2/SCS/SB 727 the school voucher and charter expansion bill has been sent to Governor Parson. He has 15 calendar days from April 18 to return the bill with his approval or veto. Call or email the Governor at 573-751-3222 or https://governor.mo.gov/contact-us with your views. Other education bills currently being reviewed in committees include HCS/HB1989, creation of public-school open enrollment and HB1758, creation of an educational stabilization fund. Check out the details at https://www.senate.mo.gov/Committees/CommitteeDetails/82 and https://house.mo.gov/Committees.aspx?cluster=true
CURRENT BILLS IN THE MISSOURI LEGISLATURE
Online Sources:
- The League of Women Voters Missouri publishes a weekly bulletin with information on bills by category such as elections, education, healthcare, gun safety, and social justice. Go to https://my.lwv.org/missouri/resources/legislative-bulletins-alerts for specific information and weekly updates.
- To get information on the status of pre-filed voting bills, go to the MO Voter Protection Coalition legislative tracker https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LFSXE1cBCKeHqMXV4UAK1n9mmYACNEW-QZGly_ufJUY/edit#gid=1623872419
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS
GET INVOLVED – Become a Two-Minute Activist!
Remembering those who went before
AAUW national provides members with tools to send messages to their representatives in Congress and their state legislators about pressing issues aligned with AAUW’s mission.
Get involved through the resources of AAUW. Find out how at GET ACTIVE
Once you sign up to become a Two-Minute Activist, you will receive an email from AAUW national when your voice is needed most. You then simply click the box in the email AAUW created, and your legislator’s information is populated; the email is ready for you to send.
Contact any member of the Public Policy Committee if you need assistance.