As the 2022 session kicks off, Kansas City’s Democratic lawmakers say they’re dealing with a new “extreme right wing faction” that could gridlock the legislative process.
As the 2022 session kicks off, Kansas City’s Democratic lawmakers say they’re dealing with a new “extreme right wing faction” that could gridlock the legislative process.
Jefferson City, Mo. - With next year's regular legislative session starting one week from today, Missouri senators are preparing to tackle new challenges and attempt to complete old goals. Missouri Senate President Pro-Tem Dave Schatz of Sullivan says there will be many items facing lawmakers in the new year: Education is a big topic for members on both sides of the aisle in the Missouri Senate. Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader John Rizzo of Kansas City says changes in the classroom have led to more parental involvement in their children's education: The Second Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly will start at noon on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Audio Courtesy of Missouri Senate
Senate Bills 153 & 97 are the result of several years' worth of work, following what has become known as "Wayfair," a U.S. Supreme Court decision from 2018 that is the result of the case South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader John Rizzo of Kansas City says this will benefit many facets in Missouri: Senator Andrew Koenig of Manchester says Missouri was bleeding revenue before this bill began: Not all of Senate Bills 153 & 97 took effect in August of this year. Some parts of the law will not begin until 2023.