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Lawmakers call for special session to stop Kansas City from 'defunding' police


by John Haughey, The Center Square contributor
 | May 24, 2021 05:00 PM
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Missouri lawmakers passed a bill during their recently concluded legislative session that would penalize cities that cut police budgets and bolster protections for officers under investigation for misconduct.
Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Springs, was filed to thwart efforts to defund the police” by diverting funds normally earmarked for law enforcement into hiring social workers to handle domestic violence 911 calls.
The bill, which is on Gov. Mike Parson’s desk awaiting his signature, would go into effect on Aug. 28.
But that would be too late to nix Thursday’s adoption of two ordinances by the Kansas City Council that change, and perhaps “defund,” the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD). ....

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What you need to know about the top Missouri bills passed, not passed this legislative session


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What you need to know about the top Missouri bills passed, not passed this legislative session
Another session of the Missouri Legislature has come and gone. Of the 1,559 House bills and 689 Senate bills filed this time around, 69 bills will make it to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk.
Here are some key bills left up to the governor to sign or veto:
Missouri Capitol (Photo by Alisa Nelson)
Missouri lawmakers vote to pump up the state’s gas tax
The Missouri Legislature has passed a proposal that would boost the state’s gas tax for the first time in about 25 years. The plan would raise the user fee by 12.5 total cents over five years. It would also let most drivers choose whether they want a rebate for the amount of the increase. Another provision would increase annual fees on electric vehicles by 20% per year over a five-year ....

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