2024 Missouri Legislative Session

Members of the Missouri Freedom Caucus held up the Senate for hours on Thursday over the lack of action on legislation that would make amending Missouri’s constitution more difficult.

Under the law, Missouri counties can decide whether to enact a property tax freeze for seniors. St. Louis and St. Charles counties, along with the City of St. Louis, have already taken advantage of the law.

The legislation, which passed the House last year but died in the Senate, would allow students to transfer to a new school district beyond the one they reside in.

The legislation also repeals the prohibition on the concealed carrying of firearms in places of worship and lowers the age requirement for a concealed carry permit from 19 to 18.

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The Independence Democrat pointed to the death of a Kansas City boy to show the urgency of supporting state workers who investigate child abuse.

Expanding child care access and making it harder to amend Missouri’s constitution through ballot initiatives are among the priorities for the Republican-led legislature.

The Lee’s Summit Democrat has served in the Missouri House since 2019, representing a portion of Jackson County.

State Rep. Ian Mackey, D-Clayton, said election year politics could interfere with the legislature.

During the past two legislative sessions, the Missouri House of Representatives has passed bills legalizing sports betting in the state. However, its continued failure to advance in the Senate could lead to the issue being decided by voters instead.