With more than 60 bills finally signed into law and taking effect last month, the Missouri General Assembly returned to the Missouri State Capitol on Sept. 13 for the annual veto session.
During …
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With more than 60 bills finally signed into law and taking effect last month, the Missouri General Assembly returned to the Missouri State Capitol on Sept. 13 for the annual veto session.
During the legislative session each year, which runs from January through May, legislators from all corners of the state work to create and modify laws and provisions to better our state, improve programs, and cut red tape. After the legislative session ends, the governor has the hard decisions to make regarding which bills to sign into law or veto, but as part of our system of checks and balances, the Missouri General Assembly is given the chance to override any vetoes they may choose in September of each year.
This year, the governor vetoed 201 line-item vetoes to the FY 2024 operating budget, adding up to $555.3 million cut from our $51 billion state operating budget.
Governor Parson also vetoed one legislative bill, SB 189, which deals with public safety and crime prevention measures, many of which had broad support from both the legislature and the executive branch, such as Blair's Law, Max’s Law, increased penalties for violent repeat offenders and gun crimes, and strengthening the public defender system.
Members of the House on Wednesday, Sept. 13, voted on 21 items and overrode 10 items. The reasons to override the Governor were varied, however most of the House members were confident the Senate would not overturn any of the Governor’s vetoes.
As your representative in the 61st District, I voted to support all of the Governor’s veto decisions, knowing we will have a chance to address those issues again in the next legislative session.
We have already started sending our legislative proposals to research for drafting. Proposals will returned to us in the form of draft bills for review beginning next month.
The first day of filing for the next session begins Dec. 1. The next session will start in January.
I am anxious to do your work in the state legislature. Now is a great time to reach out to me with your ideas and concerns so that we can get ready for the next session. Please email me with any questions or concerns (bruce.sassmann@house.mo.gov) or call Jill Ryals at 573-751-6668.
