C141010 09/17/2021 Missouri Leadership Forum Flynn Drilling Company PO Box 265 Troy MO 63379 9/16/2021 $15,000.00
C141010 09/17/2021 Missouri Leadership Forum The Larson Group, Inc. 3026 N Mulroy Rd Strafford MO 65757 9/15/2021 $15,000.00
C141010 09/17/2021 Missouri Leadership Forum T and N, Inc. PO Box 240 Foristell MO 63348 9/15/2021 $15,000.00
[emphasis added]
C071094 09/17/2021 Missouri Senate Campaign Committee Ameren Missouri PO Box 66892 St Louis MO 63166 9/15/2021 $20,000.00
C071094 09/17/2021 Missouri Senate Campaign Committee Anheuser Busch Companies One Busch Place St Louis MO 63118 9/15/2021 $30,000.00
C071094 09/17/2021 Missouri Senate Campaign Committee Burns & McDonnell PO Box 419173 Kansas City MO 64141 9/15/2021 $25,000.00
C071094 09/17/2021 Missouri Senate Campaign Committee BNSF Railway Company 2500 Lou Menk Drive AOD-2 Fort Worth TX 76131 9/15/2021 $10,000.00
[emphasis added]
C091068 09/17/2021 House Republican Campaign Committee, Inc Burns & McDonnell 9400 Ward Parkway Kansas City MO 64114 9/17/2021 $35,000.00
[emphasis added]
And what do the rest of us get? Republican control.
Linda Simkins @lindyspfld
Oxygen tanker that just arrived at Mercy on a Saturday night and in front of another large anti-vax crowd of protesters, the 2nd in 2 days. MercySGF. Springfield MO.
[….] 6:50 PM · Jul 31, 2021
During the latest regular legislative session the right wingnut controlled Missouri General Assembly failed to continue the legislation enabling the previously non-controversial Federal Reimbursement Allowance [FRA] program for Missouri.
There is a looming deadline for legislation to implement the program before it impacts Medicaid and forces cuts in other general revenue funded areas.
Governor Mike Parson (r) has called a special session of the General Assembly in attempt to deal with the mess.
Governor Mike Parson (r) [2018 file photo].
A few minutes ago:
Governor Mike Parson @GovParsonMO
Today, I am calling a special session beginning Wednesday, June 23 at 12:00pm, to focus on extending the Federal Reimbursement Allowances (FRA) and related allowances, taxes, and assessments necessary for funding MO HealthNet before cost-savings measures are needed on July 1.
[….] 12:01 PM · Jun 22, 2021
Last minute. That certainly bodes well, eh?
Some of the response:
“Cost-saving measures”
You’ll do anything to prevent your wealthy donors from being taxed, Mike.
Missouri vote for Democrats if you want a better deal and a functioning government.
Maybe figure out how to implement Medicaid expansion. That will be a game changer for thousands of Missourians
You have really screwed this up already
Republicans waste their time and our money on things we don’t want, and ignore the things we need and voted for. Missouri needs leadership.
People can dream.
The rube Parson cares more about guns than the health of Missourians.
Your resignation would be better. You’re in over your head and totally unable to lead this state.
Another cluster of incompetence. How much will this cost and hurt the residents of Missouri?
During the latest regular legislative session the right wingnut controlled Missouri General Assembly failed to continue the legislation enabling the previously non-controversial Federal Reimbursement Allowance [FRA] program for Missouri.
There is a looming deadline for legislation to implement the program before it impacts Medicaid and forces cuts in other general revenue funded areas.
Claire McCaskill (D) [2018 file photo].
Today:
Claire McCaskill @clairecmc
I cannot adequately describe the disfunction & chaos that is MO state govt right now. Refusing people’s will on Medicaid expansion,refusing to re-up pro forma law that also leaves billions of Fed $ on the table,passing unconstitutional backwoods bullshit on guns. So embarrassing. 9:13 AM · Jun 22, 2021
Representative Rick Brattin (r) [2013 file photo].
In 2013, for right wingnuts, it was all about the mythical “War on Christmas”:
97th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session HB 278
Prohibits any state or local governmental entity; public building, park, or school; or public setting or place from banning or restricting the practice, mention, celebration, or discussion of any federal holiday
Sponsor: Brattin, Rick (055)
Co-Sponsor: Riddle, Jeanie (049) … et al.
Proposed Effective Date: 8/28/2013
LR Number: 0507L.02T
Governor Action: 07/01/2013 – Vetoed by Governor (G)
Governor’s Veto Letter
Last Action: 09/11/2013 – Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
Bill String: HB 278
Next House Hearing: Hearing not scheduled
Calendar: Bill currently not on a House calendar
1/23/2013 H 181 Introduced and Read First Time (H)
1/24/2013 H 192 Read Second Time (H)
1/31/2013 H 242 Referred: Downsizing State Government(H)
2/07/2013 Public Hearing Completed (H)
2/14/2013 Executive Session Completed (H)
2/14/2013 Voted Do Pass (H)
3/07/2013 Executive Session Completed (H)
3/07/2013 Voted Do Pass – Consent (H)
3/13/2013 H 619 Reported Do Pass – Consent (H)
3/13/2013 H 619 Referred: Rules(H)
3/14/2013 Rules – Executive Session Completed (H)
3/14/2013 Rules – Voted Do Pass – Consent (H)
3/14/2013 H 634 Rules – Reported Do Pass – Consent (H)
3/28/2013 H 768 Perfected by Consent – Pursuant to House Rules (H)
4/02/2013 H 791 Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
4/02/2013 H 792 – 793 Third Read and Passed (H) – AYES: 114 NOES: 32 PRESENT: 0
4/02/2013 S 625 Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
4/04/2013 S 669 Second read and referred: Senate General Laws(S)
4/11/2013 Public Hearing Scheduled (S) – TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2013, 1:30PM,SCR1
4/16/2013 Public Hearing Held (S)
4/16/2013 Executive Session Held (S) – Voted Do Pass
5/08/2013 S 1514 Reported Do Pass (S)
5/13/2013 S 1645 Placed on Informal Calendar
5/17/2013 S 2412 Taken Up for Third Reading (S)
5/17/2013 H 3300 Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed – AYES: 28 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
5/22/2013 H 3330 Signed by House Speaker(H)
5/22/2013 S 2435 Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
5/22/2013 H 3330 Delivered to Governor
7/01/2013 H 12 Vetoed by Governor (G)
7/01/2013 H 12 Vetoed by Governor (G)
7/01/2013 H 12 Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
7/01/2013 H 12 Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
9/11/2013 H 25 – 26 House Votes to Override Veto (H) – AYES: 114 NOES: 45 PRESENT: 0
9/11/2013 H 25 – 26 House Votes to Override Veto (H) – AYES: 114 NOES: 45 PRESENT: 0
9/11/2013 S 23 – 24 House Message (H)
9/11/2013 S 26 – 27 Senate Votes to Override Veto (S) – AYES: 26 NOES: 8 PRESENT: 0
9/11/2013 H 35 Senate Message (S)
9/11/2013 H 35 Senate Message (S)
9/11/2013 Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB 278 — FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
(Vetoed by the Governor–Overriden by the General Assembly)
This bill prohibits any state or local governmental entity; public building, park, or school; or public setting or place from banning or restricting the practice, mention, celebration, or discussion of any federal holiday.
Article VI
All debts contracted and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.
This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.
It’s there in plain English.
Today from Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt (r):
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Governor Mike Parson today sent a letter to President Biden’s Department of Justice fighting back against potential federal overreach and encroachment on Missourians’ Second Amendment rights.
[….]
“Missourians’ and Americans’ Second Amendment rights are enshrined in the Constitution – I will defend those rights at every turn,” said Attorney General Schmitt. “Our letter to Biden’s Department of Justice sends a clear message: we will fight any attempts from the federal government to encroach on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.”
“The Second Amendment Preservation Act is about protecting law-abiding Missourians against government overreach and unconstitutional federal mandates,” Governor Parson said. “We will reject any attempt by the federal government to circumvent the fundamental right Missourians have to keep and bear arms to protect themselves and their property. Throughout my career, I have always stood for the Constitution and our Second Amendment rights, and that will not change today or any day.”
The letter, which is in response to the Department of Justice’s Wednesday letter to both the Attorney General and the Governor on the recently passed and signed Second Amendment Preservation Act, begins with, “Your letter purporting to ask for clarification of this important legislation, which was purposefully leaked to the news media, is riddled with a misunderstanding of the law and falsehoods. We will not stand by while the federal government tries to tell Missourians how to live our lives. Missouri is not attempting to nullify federal law. Instead, Missouri is defending its people from federal government overreach by prohibiting state and local law enforcement agencies from being used by the federal government to infringe Missourians’ right to keep and bear arms.”
The letter argues that, under the Second and Tenth Amendments, the right to keep and bear arms is inalienable, and that Missouri has the right to refuse to enforce unconstitutional infringements by the federal government. The letter states, “Likewise, the Tenth Amendment directly limits the Federal Government’s ability to shift the balance of power within the federal system away from the States… the State of Missouri has every right under our system of government and the Tenth Amendment to place limitations on what state and local officials may do.”
The letter also notes the Department of Justice’s June 16 letter conflicts with their own policy toward “sanctuary cities,” stating, “On his first day in office, President Biden rescinded President Trump’s executive order that prohibited federal grant awards to sanctuary jurisdictions that refused to cooperate with the federal government to enforcement immigration laws. In April, the Office of Justice Programs reportedly repealed the Department of Justice’s policy that required recipients of a law enforcement grant to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a condition of their funding… President Biden and the Department of Justice have decided to reward states and cities that refuse to cooperate with enforcing constitutional immigration laws that protect our citizens against foreign threats, but now they attack Missouri for refusing to cooperate with enforcing unconstitutional gun confiscation laws that put our citizens in danger and degrade their rights.”
The letter ends with, “We will fight tooth and nail to defend the right to keep and bear arms protected by the Second Amendment, Article I, § 23 of the Missouri Constitution, and the Second Amendment Preservation Act. And we will not tolerate any attempt by the federal government to deprive Missourians of this critical civil right.”
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He also said the same on social media. Some of the responses:
Is Missouri seceding from the United States? Or by what authority would Missouri be able to reject federal law?
@AGEricSchmitt and @GovParsonMO are profoundly ignorant of constitutional law and this move will cost Missourians money as AG Schmidt defends this poorly written law against the inevitable challenges. @SLULAW you need to come take that JD back from Schmidtt.
Your agenda has nothing to do with Missourians or their rights.
Article VI, Paragraph 2 of the U.S. Constitution is commonly referred to as the Supremacy Clause. It establishes that the federal constitution, and federal law generally, take precedence over state laws, and even state constitutions.
Yeah.
Y’all keep getting your ignorant ass handed to you in court. Y’all keep doubling down on idiotic mistakes. Y’all gonna secede next?
#LostCause #WasteOfMoney
Governor Mike Parson (r) [2018 file photo].
And Mike Parson (r) did the same. Some of those responses:
Nice try. We fall under the federal umbrella like every other state.
Yeah, let me know how that goes consitutionally, pudding.
Has Eric Schmitt ever won one of the dumb fights he picks? You might want to get yerself a new lawyer, Hee Haw.
Article VI, Paragraph 2 of the U.S. Constitution is commonly referred to as the Supremacy Clause. It establishes that the federal constitution, and federal law generally, take precedence over state laws, and even state constitutions.
Sorry, Heehaw.
Cases of COVID are rising faster here than almost anywhere in the country. And you choose to waste your time on this stupid bullshit? C’mon, man, hike up your big boy pants and SAVE lives instead of making it easier to take them.
I am sure the Biden Department of Justice is just shaking in their boots after receiving a letter from a Traitor like Eric Schmitt. You are useless governor!
You both are just idiots. There’s Noo one trying to take away any weapons.
Hey Gov Nitwit, you are single-handedly making Missouri a laughing stock of America. You realize this, yes?
Why can’t you be an ACTUAL LEADER and convince folks to quit being big freaking babies and get their covid vax?? You are literally the WORST!!!!
Article VI
All debts contracted and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.
This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.
That part.
Today, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri:
Governor Mike Parson @GovParsonMO
Today, at 2 p.m., I will sign HB 85 into law, establishing the Second Amendment Preservation Act in the state of Missouri. #SAPA #mogov
The signing ceremony will take place at Frontier Justice in Lee’s Summit. Watch it LIVE at: [….] 1:16 PM · Jun 12, 2021
For Missouri right wingnuts there is only one true Amendment.
From the social media live feed:
– from the social media live feed
“…[We’re] taking a stand against a tyrannical government…” “…We are telling this President, who wants to take away our rights, that he can go pound sand…” – Rick Burlison (r) – Missouri State Senator
“…Now no one is coming to take my AR-15…” – Hardy Billington (r) – Missouri State Representative
– from the social media live feed
“…This facility represents Christian values, family values, and the Second Amendment…” – Mike Parson (r) – Missouri Governor
Some of the Twitter responses to Mike Parson (r):
do you actually think this will stand up in court? do you know how stupid of an act this is? pandering to your gun toting base instead of protecting the citizens of the state from criminals. how do you sleep at night?
Guns before people. For shame.
Like why do we need this? Playing to the base!!
Is there any state in America I can run to that’s not being governed by stupid people?
Can’t fix stupid
Showing your contempt for the Constitution (the supremacy clause) and human life, all with a single pen stroke!
So on brand for the modern so-called “pro-life” “pro-Constitution” party!
You disgusted me with your 2nd amendment BS. Easier to get a gun than to register a car.
Yay more guns with which nut bags can shoot innocent bystanders. Great job Gov. you da man. You will visit every funeral of those shot unnecessarily right?
Every school child is taught that federal law supersedes state. You are wasting MO taxpayers money on bs that will not stand up in court. SHAME!
Don’t ask him about state support for public education in Missouri.
That moment when the self proclaimed pro-lifer cares more about inanimate objects than he does about human lives.
You’re pathetic.
I used to be proud to be a Missourian.
You. Hawley. Greitens.
You people make me sick.
Right wingnut members of the Missouri General Assembly held a photo-op outside of their districts, without including the members of the General Assembly who actually represent that area.
The mayors of St. Louis and Kansas City had something to say about it.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas today released the following joint statement regarding Republican state lawmakers’ calls for a special session related to police funding:
“Today’s grandstanding doesn’t make our communities any safer. As mayors of Missouri’s two largest cities, we are committed to collaborating with anyone willing to offer real solutions and investment to address the underlying conditions that lead to crime—poverty, lack of mental health services, housing instability, and more.
“Republican lawmakers on the outskirts of our communities calling for a special legislative session are offering no real solutions. Instead, they are advocating away the right of St. Louis and Kansas City residents to make decisions for our own communities.
“Both of us have committed to visiting each other’s respective cities to speak with those most affected by disinvestment—primarily in traditionally minority neighborhoods—and to discuss solutions to benefit the people of St. Louis, Kansas City, and all of Missouri. We again extend that same invitation to any elected leader who is serious about having truthful conversations about what actually makes our communities safer.”
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas [2019 file photo].
Local control is apparently not a right wingnut value in Missouri.
Article VI
All debts contracted and engagements entered into, before the adoption of this Constitution, shall be as valid against the United States under this Constitution, as under the Confederation.
This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.
The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the members of the several state legislatures, and all executive and judicial officers, both of the United States and of the several states, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.
Yesterday, in the Missouri House:
HB 85
Establishes the “Second Amendment Preservation Act,” which creates additional protections to the right to bear arms
Sponsor: Taylor, Jered (139)
Proposed Effective Date: Emergency Clause
LR Number: 0767S.10T
Last Action: 05/14/2021 – Emergency Clause Adopted on Truly Agreed to Bill
Bill String: SS SCS HCS HBs 85 & 310
Next House Hearing: Hearing not scheduled
Calendar: HOUSE BILLS WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS
12/01/2020 Prefiled (H)
1/06/2021 H 54 Read First Time (H)
1/07/2021 H 187 Read Second Time (H)
1/14/2021 H 329 Referred: General Laws(H)
1/26/2021 Public Hearing Completed (H)
1/28/2021 Executive Session Completed (H)
1/28/2021 HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
1/28/2021 H 426 HCS Reported Do Pass (H) – AYES: 10 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0
1/28/2021 H 426 Referred: Rules – Legislative Oversight(H)
2/01/2021 Executive Session Completed (H)
2/01/2021 Voted Do Pass (H)
2/01/2021 H 451 Reported Do Pass (H) – AYES: 7 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
2/03/2021 H 479 Taken Up for Perfection (H)
2/03/2021 H 479 Title of Bill – Agreed To
2/03/2021 H 484 HCS Adopted (H) – AYES: 107 NOES: 43 PRESENT: 1
2/03/2021 H 484 Perfected with Amendments (H) – HA 1, HA 2 ADOPTED
2/03/2021 H 485 Referred: Fiscal Review(H)
2/04/2021 Executive Session Completed (H)
2/04/2021 Voted Do Pass (H)
2/04/2021 H 499 Reported Do Pass (H) – AYES: 5 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
2/04/2021 H 499 Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
2/04/2021 H 499 – 500 Third Read and Passed with Amendments (H) – HPA 1 Adopted AYES: 103 NOES: 43 PRESENT: 0
2/08/2021 S 233 Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
3/11/2021 S 503 Second read and referred: General Laws(S)
3/25/2021 Public Hearing Scheduled (S) – Tuesday, March 30, Noon or uupon morning recess
3/30/2021 Public Hearing Held (S)
4/08/2021 Executive Session Held (S)
4/08/2021 SCS Voted Do Pass (S)
4/26/2021 S 907 SCS Reported Do Pass (S)
4/27/2021 S 985 Referred: Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight(S)
5/05/2021 Public Hearing Scheduled (S) – Thursday, May 6, 8:15 a.m., SCR 1
5/06/2021 Public Hearing Held (S)
5/06/2021 Executive Session Held (S)
5/06/2021 Voted Do Pass (S)
5/06/2021 S 1369 Reported Do Pass (S)
5/07/2021 S 1458 Placed on Informal Calendar
5/13/2021 Taken Up for Third Reading (S)
5/13/2021 Senate Substitute Offered (S)
5/13/2021 Laid Over (S)
5/13/2021 Placed on Informal Calendar
5/13/2021 Taken Up
5/13/2021 SS Adopted (S)
5/13/2021 Third Read and Passed (S)
5/13/2021 Emergency Clause Adopted (S)
5/13/2021 Reported to the House with… (H) – SS
5/13/2021 Referred: Fiscal Review(H)
5/13/2021 Executive Session Completed (H)
5/13/2021 Voted Do Pass (H)
5/14/2021 Reported Do Pass (H) – AYES: 5 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 0
5/14/2021 House Adopts (H) – SS
5/14/2021 Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed
5/14/2021 Emergency Clause Adopted on Truly Agreed to Bill
Quite a rush there.
Yesterday:
Hon. Stacey Newman, Missouri @staceynewman
They truly agreed and finally passed the 2nd Amendment BS Act today & the governor will sign it. Missouri Stop the Steal pro-Constitution GOP has gone mad.
[….] 9:33 PM · May 14, 2021
Gun Sense MO Mom @mizzouatheart
House is now about to consider HB 85, a bill that prohibits and punishes state and local law enforcement from cooperating with federal law enforcement to enforce federal firearms laws in Missouri. This bill is still unconstitutional and bad for public safety. #moleg 4:40 PM · May 14, 2021
