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HB 858: “@&%$ Missouri voters”

13 Wednesday Feb 2019

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Representative Robert Ross (r) [2018 file photo].

A bill, introduced last week by Representative Robert Ross (r):

HB 858
Modifies provisions relating to the state minimum wage rate
Sponsor: Ross, Robert (142)
Proposed Effective Date: 8/28/2019
LR Number: 1780H.01I
Last Action: 02/11/2019 – Read Second Time (H)
Bill String: HB 858
Next House Hearing: Hearing not scheduled
Calendar: Bill currently not on a House calendar

The bill summary:

HB 858 — STATE MINIMUM WAGE RATE [pdf]
SPONSOR: Ross

This bill repeals the incremental increase to the state minimum wage.

Really?

Last November, the results on the initiative to raise the minimum wage in Missouri:

State of Missouri – General Election, November 06, 2018
Official Results
As announced by the Board of State Canvassers on November 30, 2018

Proposition B
3256 of 3256 Precincts Reported

YES 1,499,002 62.338%
NO 905,647 37.662%
Total Votes: 2,404,649

The right wingnut majority in the General Assembly will pass HB 858 because they believe they can get away with it.

“@&%$ Missouri voters” is it.

HCR 28: much hilarity would ensue

31 Thursday Jan 2019

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Yep.

Among the true believers:

Representative Robert Ross (r) [2018 file photo].

Introduced today by Representative Robert Ross (r):

HCR 28
Invites President Trump to deliver the State of the Union address from the Missouri capitol
Sponsor: Ross, Robert (142)
Proposed Effective Date: 8/28/2019
LR Number: 1664H.01I
Last Action: 01/31/2019 – Introduced and Read First Time (H)
Bill String: HCR 28
Next House Hearing: Hearing not scheduled
Calendar: HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING

Definitely all in.

In August? Bad timing.

Bad combover. Check. Too long red tie. Check. Orange spray tan. Check. Tiny hands. Check. Cluelessness. Check…

HA 5 to HB 151: Did anyone bother to send this to Roy Blunt (r) to get his approval?

30 Thursday Mar 2017

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Senator Roy Blunt (r) wasn’t too concerned about any Missourian’s privacy when he voted earlier this week to allow Internet companies to sell our browsing histories:

On the Joint Resolution: S.J. Res. 34; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to “Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services”.

Question: On the Joint Resolution (S.J. Res. 34 )
Vote Number: 94
Vote Date: March 23, 2017, 12:25 PM
Required For Majority: 1/2
Vote Result: Joint Resolution Passed
Vote Counts:
YEAs 50
NAYs 48
Not Voting 2
[….]
Blunt (R-MO), Yea
McCaskill (D-MO), Nay
[….]

Thanks for nothing, Roy.

Today the House Third Read and Passed HB 151, trying to fix the state’s REAL ID mess caused by a previous right wingnut controlled session of the General Assembly.

Rick Brattin (r) submitted an amendment which wasn’t considered:

….This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Show-Me Your Papers Act”…

Robert Ross (r) submitted an amendment which was defeated:

“115.016 Any elected official who votes or takes an action to support a measure seeking compliance with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005 shall display, in a prominent location, in bold font with a text height not less than one-tenth of the article being circulated, at each and every election the member files for after the affirmative vote or action, the following description of his or her allegiance:
I WOULD RATHER KNEEL TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THAN STAND STRONG PROTECTING MY CONSTITUENTS’ RIGHT TO PRIVACY”….

Joe Don McGaugh (r) submitted an amendment which wasn’t considered:

…Any elected official who votes or takes an action against a measure seeking compliance with the federal REAL ID Act of 2005 shall display, in prominent location, in bold font with a text height not less than one-tenth of the article being posted, at each and every airport in the state, the elected official’s office and home phone number…

I bet they’d all love to get those phone calls starting in January 2018.

Republicans making noise about protecting our right to privacy? That’s a laugh.

Previously:

HB 361 (2009): creating a REAL ID mess for Missourians – HB 151 and HB 166 (2017): sort of try to fix it (December 14, 2016)

HB 151: HA 5 – we’re all kneeling before the right wingnuts in the General Assembly now

21 Tuesday Feb 2017

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Via Twitter this afternoon, from Representative Stacey Newman (D):

staceynewman022117

RepStaceyNewman ‏@staceynewman
REAL ID debate has gone into Alternate Reality. MIssourians, Good luck flying with your driver license after Jan 2018. #moleg
1:56 PM – 21 Feb 2017

No kidding?

An amendment [pdf] to HB 151 offered by Representative Robert Ross (r):

hb151failed-amendment

AMEND House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 151 Page 1 Section A Line 2 by inserting immediately after all of said section and line the following:

“115.016 Any elected official who votes for takes an action to support a measure seeking compliance with the federal REALID Act of 2005 shall display in a prominent location in bold font with a text height not less than one-tenth of the article being circulated at each and every election the member files for after the affirmative vote for action the following description of his or her allegiance:

I WOULD RATHER KNEEL TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT THAN STAND STRONG PROTECTING MY CONSTITUENTS’ RIGHT TO PRIVACY”; and

Further amend said bill by amending the title enacting clause and intersectional references accordingly.

The amendment failed in a roll call vote [pdf] of 21 YES, 119 NO, 12 PRESENT, and 10 ABSENT.

Think about it. Thirty-three state representatives thought enough of this amendment to either vote for it or stand by and not oppose it.

So, if Missouri doesn’t conform to federal REAL ID requirements are Robert Ross (r), the twenty others who voted for this amendment, and the twelve who were “present” going to take calls, kneeling or not, from their upset constituents who can’t travel on domestic commercial flights without a passport after January 2018? Just asking.

Previously:

HB 361 (2009): creating a REAL ID mess for Missourians – HB 151 and HB 166 (2017): sort of try to fix it (December 14, 2016)

HB 954: “That’s not how it works. That’s not how any of this works.” (February 21, 2017)

HB 954: “That’s not how it works. That’s not how any of this works.”

21 Tuesday Feb 2017

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Gee, propose a solution that’s not going to solve the problem.

The paranoid obstruction continues.

A bill, introduced last Thursday:

HB 954  
Conditions the consent given to the United States to acquire certain state lands on the state receiving an exemption to federal REAL ID requirements
Sponsor: Ross, Robert (142)
Proposed Effective Date: 8/28/2017
LR Number: 1959H.01I
Last Action: 02/20/2017 – Read Second Time (H)
Bill String: HB 954
Next Hearing: Hearing not scheduled
Calendar: Bill currently not on a House calendar
[….]

The bill summary:

HB 954 — ACQUISITION OF LAND [pdf]
SPONSOR: Ross This bill states that it will suspend state approval for the acquisition of state lands by the federal government until the federal government gives the state an exemption to the requirements of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005.

The bill text:

FIRST REGULAR SESSION
HOUSE BILL NO. 954 [pdf]
99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ROSS.
1959H.01I D. ADAM CRUMBLISS, Chief Clerk

AN ACT

To amend chapter 12, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the acquisition of land by the United States government.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Chapter 12, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 12.055, to read as follows:
12.055. The provisions of sections 12.010 to 12.050 granting consent of the state to the acquisition by the United States of any land in this state are hereby suspended unless and until the federal government grants an exemption to the state from the requirements of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005.

[emphasis in original]

Right.

In their infinite paranoid wisdom a past iteration of the Missouri General Assembly obstructed the compliance of Missouri Driver Licenses to federal REAL ID standards. The federal standards were one of the solutions and reactions to the loose ID standards that contributed to the 2001 terror attacks. It should be noted that the George W. Bush (r) administration proposed and implemented those federal ID standards.

As a consequence of this recalcitrance on the part of the Missouri General Assembly, citizens of our fair state currently possess state issued IDs which do not comply with the federal requirements and the state does not have a compliance waiver. Currently Missouri state issued IDs cannot be used for entrance to federal courthouses, federal military installation, or any nuclear facility. In January 2018 if this is not fixed for Missourians they will not be able to use their state issued ID to fly. Absent a passport, Missourians will not be able to travel on a commercial flight.

Think about that when you can’t fly to see grandma and grandpa after January 2018. And be sure to thank your state representative and state senator for their foresight and efficiency in addressing the issue.

Previously:

HB 361 (2009): creating a REAL ID mess for Missourians – HB 151 and HB 166 (2017): sort of try to fix it (December 14, 2016)

HB 2610: Two years ago I couldn’t spell injinear, now I are one…

24 Wednesday Feb 2016

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Ladies and gentlemen, your Missouri General Assembly in action.

A bill, filed yesterday by Representative Robert Ross (r):

SECOND REGULAR SESSION
HOUSE BILL NO. 2610 [pdf]
98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE ROSS.

6594H.01I D. ADAM CRUMBLISS, Chief Clerk

AN ACT

To amend chapter 21, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to members of the general assembly.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:

Section A. Chapter 21, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 21.085, to read as follows:
21.085. A person who has served at least two years as a member of the Missouri general assembly shall:
(1) Qualify such person to practice law as an attorney in the state of Missouri; and
(2) Satisfy any requirements for a person to become an associate or circuit court judge in the state of Missouri.

[emphasis in original]

Left a few professions off the list, like: food and beverage inspector, public school teacher, certified public accountant, women’s health care physician…