Posts Tagged ‘legislative update’
Let’s Celebrate: Ticket to Work and Employment First legislation signed into law!
Governor Parson signed all but one of the remaining Truly Agreed and Finally Passed (TAFP) bills into law. The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) tracked legislation in each of our four priority areas through the legislative session. Of those priority areas, “Equitable Community Inclusion” saw some exciting legislation get signed into law yesterday by Governor Parson. We…
Read MoreThe energy! The advocacy! The excitement!
On March 1, 2023, more than 500 disability self-advocates and advocates from across the state came together in person and virtually to have their voices heard. The day consisted of a rally, 3 virtual breakout sessions, and appointments with legislators. We are grateful to have the chance to advocate with you. This legislative session was…
Read MoreMay 5 Legislative Update: Things are moving fast!
It was a busy week at the Capitol and continues to be! With session wrapping up on May 12th, things are starting to move quickly. The Budget Conference Committee convened and engaged in final negotiations between the House and the Senate. There were some key budget points that came out of the Conference Committee: The…
Read MoreJan. 6 Legislative Update and Advocacy Training
The 2023 Legislative Session began this week! Now is a great time to start getting to know some of the bills that have been filed by our elected officials. There are a few ways to do this: To find bills filed by your representative, click here: Missouri House of Representative – Members (mo.gov) Bill to Watch: HB…
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