Exciting news from the Capitol!
The long anticipated Autism Insurance Coverage legislation (HB 1311 and 1341) was Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed today, having made its way through the Joint Conference Committee where differences between the House and Senate versions of the legislation were worked out. Governor Jay Nixon has pledged to sign the bill into law. This reform will allow families to receive much needed care for their children with autism. DIagnosis and treatment can be life-changing.
You read about the Sham "Ethics "legislation [SB844]. Today, there is hope that within the next two (final) days of session, actual ethics legislation might be resurrected, making its way back to the House for consideration. Those of us who support true Ethics reform are looking for some meaningful campaign contribution limitations. It has been almost two years since contribution limits were completely eliminated in Missouri. Prior to that, a maximum contribution of $325 per candidate per election cycle was the limit. Closing the revolving door that allows a legislator to immediately transition to becoming a lobbyist, and ending the practice of money laundering through committee-to-committee transfers are moves in the right direction. I look forward to letting you know about the status of this legislation in the next issue.
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