Posts Tagged ‘legislative update’
Attention: Public Comment Due Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 for the MO HealthNet Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver
REMINDER: Public Comments are Due Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 for theMO HealthNet Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Updates The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DSS) is making some changes…
Read MoreTime to Celebrate: Ticket to Work and Employment First legislation signed into law!
Yesterday, 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…
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…
Read MoreMODDC’s 2023 Legislative Session and Moving Forward
Overall Summary: In 2023, there were 2,251 pieces of legislation filed. Fifty-nine (59) of those made it through the General Assembly and are awaiting the signature of the Governor. After…
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…
Read MoreAdvocacy Opportunity: House Bill 971 Hearing Scheduled for March 8, 2023
We have been closely following Representative Melanie Stinnett’s legislation, House Bill 971, the Employment Programs for Persons with Disabilities. It has moved out of the Healthcare Reform Committee to 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…
Read MoreUrgent Attention Needed: Missouri Senate Advances Senate Bill 3.
The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 28th. What is the September 28th hearing about? The House Budget Committee will hold a hearing on the Senate-passed tax cut bill (Senate Bill 3)…
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