PUBLIC POLICY

PUBLIC POLICY:  READERS’ ALERT!

In Missouri, we elect judges with twenty-four up for reelection this year.  You can find out more about the judges at yourmissourijudges.org.  Experts suggest we plan a time to vote, mark our sample ballot, take it with us to the polls, and exercise our important right to elect people who will serve our country well.

Get Out The Vote

The November 5, 2024 General Election is right around the corner.  This election includes voting for candidates you want to represent you from your district at the state level to the highest office at the national level.  There are also four amendments and one proposition on the Missouri ballot.   

Watch your mail for an envelope containing vital voting information including important dates; Missouri required voting ID; forms to request an absentee mail-in ballot or to request being placed on the permanently disabled list; on-line resources, and much more.  The last day to register to vote was October 9.  The committee will keep you updated through the Friday Reminder during this election season. 

– Contact Angie Janik or Marian Bauer, Public Policy Co-Directors, if you need more information about voting.

General Election November 5, 2024

  • Absentee Ballot must be received by the close of polls on Election Day November 5, 2024.
  • No Excuse Absentee Voting began October 22, 2024, and ends the day before the election on November 4, 2024.
  • Permanent Disability
    • Apply any time.
    • You will then automatically receive an absentee ballot application for each election.

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/.

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 moving 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

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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.