Mike Moon offers update on Senate bills

(By Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove)

SB 133 is now ready to be Third Read.* The bill allows for expectant parent so receive a $1200 tax deduction the year in which the child is conceived.

SB 49, The S.A.F.E. act (prohibits hormone therapy and/or surgical procedures on minor children for the purpose of “changing” from male to female or vice-versa) is on the Perfection calendar.

SB 134 prohibits the discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation without the parent's involvement. The bill was passed by the committee and now awaits the Pro Tem to place the bill on the calendar.

Here’s a brief interview related to the bill:

https://www.foxnews.com/video/6320083511112

SB 135 has been combined with SB 93. Both bills are aimed at eliminating the corporate income tax. The bill is on the Perfection calendar.

SB 356, the Abolition of Abortion in Missouri Act, has been referred to committee and awaits a hearing.

SJR 19 is a constitutional amendment which recognizes that nothing in the MO constitution shall be construed to secure or protect a right to abortion. The referendum was recently heard in committee. A committee vote may take place this week.

HERE’S A BILL TO WATCH

SJR 28, a constitutional amendment, would add that, in addition to the current simple majority requirement for initiative petitions and constitutional amendments, the vote represent a simple majority of state representative districts.