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Assembly passes ballot measure to alter court plan
This week the Missouri General Assembly passed SJR 51, sponsored by Jim
Lembke. The resolution, if ultimately approved by the voters, would give
sitting governors more control over their appointees to the commission that
nominates judges to the appellate courts. After clearing the state Senate
earlier this month, the measure earned an 84-71 vote in the House.
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Missouri Chamber works to protect businesses from tax grab
The Missouri Chamber was pleased with Senate
passage of House Bill 1504, legislation that was initially filed to address
parks and recreational taxes, but was amended with additional protections
for Missouri employers. The legislation was given final approval this week
by the Missouri Senate and is now on its way to the governor’s desk for
signature.
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Missouri
Senate committee votes to pass Whistleblower Protection Act
This week, the Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy, and the
Environment Committee voted do pass HB 2099, which would protect employees
that are the whistleblowers that report illegal workplace conduct. The bill
is sponsored by Rep. Kevin Elmer and would specify to whom employees must
report concerns of illegal practices. By codifying this process, the law
would also provide legal protection to employers.
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