(From Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove)
Only seven full weeks remain in the First Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly. It won’t be long before a flurry of action in the House and Senate takes place.
Legislators are often told that unless they find a “vehicle” (another bill) to attach their bill to, it likely won’t pass. Historically, more bills are passed during the last two to four weeks than any other time in the session.
As a result, the Missouri Constitution is often violated during this time period (because the sentiment is that “this important bill must be passed” and if attaching it to another bill is the only way to get in done, even if it is contrary to the Constitution, that’s okay).
The S.A.F.E. act
Senate Bill (SB) 49 was taken up again (for the third time) and passed out of the Senate. Following an approximately 15-hour filibuster, the bill received a vote of 24 – 8. I was given the assurance that the entire Republican caucus supported the bill at least two weeks ago, so it was not surprise to see the final tally.
I’m not certain about this, however, due to some significant changes in bill co-sponsorship procedures, SB 49 may have set a MO Senate record with 18 bill co-sponsors.
Many have congratulated me on the bill passing the senate. While I’m grateful for the outpouring of encouragement, I will not accept the credit. Twenty-four senators voted for the bill and 24 senators deserve the credit. In case you’re not aware, here’s the list:
Jason Beck
Mike Bernskoetter
Rusty Black
Rick Brattin
Ben Brown
Justin Brown
Jill Carter
Mike Cierpiot
Mary Elizabeth Coleman
Sandy Crawford
Bill Eigel
Karla Eslinger
Travis Fitzwater
Elaine Gannon
Denny Hoskins
Lincoln Hough
Andrew Koenig
Tony Luetkemeyer
Cindy O’Laughlin
Holly Rehder
Caleb Rowden
Nick Schroer
Curtis Trent
The S.A.F.E. act
Senate Bill (SB) 49 was taken up again (for the third time) and passed out of the Senate. Following an approximately 15-hour filibuster, the bill received a vote of 24 – 8. I was given the assurance that the entire Republican caucus supported the bill at least two weeks ago, so it was not surprise to see the final tally.
I’m not certain about this, however, due to some significant changes in bill co-sponsorship procedures, SB 49 may have set a MO Senate record with 18 bill co-sponsors.
Many have congratulated me on the bill passing the senate. While I’m grateful for the outpouring of encouragement, I will not accept the credit. Twenty-four senators voted for the bill and 24 senators deserve the credit. In case you’re not aware, here’s the list:
Jason Beck
Mike Bernskoetter
Rusty Black
Rick Brattin
Ben Brown
Justin Brown
Jill Carter
Mike Cierpiot
Mary Elizabeth Coleman
Sandy Crawford
Bill Eigel
Karla Eslinger
Travis Fitzwater
Elaine Gannon
Denny Hoskins
Lincoln Hough
Andrew Koenig
Tony Luetkemeyer
Cindy O’Laughlin
Holly Rehder
Caleb Rowden
Nick Schroer
Curtis Trent
What’s Next for SB 49
Immediately following the 3rd Read vote in the Senate, SB 49 was sent to the House where it was First Read. It will be eligible for the Second Reading tomorrow. The bill could be referred to a committee the same day. Then, a hearing can be scheduled, followed by a “do pass” motion and vote the following week. The next step would send the bill to a Rules committee. If it receives a majority vote, it would be sent back to the Speaker to be placed on the calendar. Then, a Perfection debate would typically be followed by a voice vote. Afterward, a day later, if no changes are made to the bill, it could be Truly Agreed and Finally Passed, before being sent to the Governor for his signature.
All this could be completed within one week. Realistically, though, it will likely take a bit longer.
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