Submitted by the Office of Rodger Reedy
After a Kansas City Chiefs victory in the Super Bowl, the Missouri House had a busy and productive week. Many of the Representatives from the Kansas City area returned to their districts on Wednesday, nevertheless, the work of the House continued; session, committee hearings and office visits were abundant here in Jefferson City. Below you will find some of the highlights of our week here at the House of Representatives.
House Members Approve Proposal to Improve Pay for Kansas City Police Officers (HBs 640 & 729)
The Missouri House gave preliminary approval this week to a legislative proposal that would help the Kansas City Police Department attract and retain the very best law enforcement personnel. With a first-round voice vote, House Members approved legislation that would allow the department to offer better pay to officers and the chief of police.
Protecting Businesses from Costly Mandates (HB 184)
Lawmakers approved legislation this week aimed at protecting businesses, schools, and churches from burdensome government mandates. By a vote of 105-36, the House approved HB 184 to prohibit local ordinances requiring businesses to pay for new electric vehicle charging stations.
Supplemental Funding Bill Sent to the Senate (HB 14)
By a vote of 151-2, Missouri House members approved a supplemental spending bill and sent it to the Senate for consideration. The legislation (HB 14) will allocate more than $627 million in funding for the current state operating budget.
Some of the highlights of the supplementing spending plan include:
- 8.7% pay increase for state workers
- Does not include general assembly and statewide elected officials.
- Additional $2 an hour shift differential for night shift direct care workforce (prisons, hospitals, other care facilities).
- $286.5 million in spending authority for the State Emergency Management Agency.
- $628,750 appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to help address the growing black vulture problem impacting livestock owners statewide.
- $20 million to establish school safety programs, including physical security upgrades and associated technology, bleeding control kits, and automatic external defibrillators.
As always, my legislative assistant Blake is available Monday through Thursdays from 8:00 – 5:00 and from 8:00 – Noon on Fridays. You can contact my office by calling 573-751-3971 or emailing Rodger.Reedy@house.mo.gov. If you would like a courtesy resolution from the House of Representatives please contact my office. As always, it is an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of District 57.
Thank you and enjoy the rest of your week!
Rodger Reedy
State Representative
57th District
