Free, Fair, and Secure Elections  |  SJR78

SJR78 proposes to amend the Missouri Constitution to provide a U.S. citizenship voting requirement; specifies that all elections shall be by “paper ballot” or “mechanical methods prescribed by law;” and restricts ranked-choice voting (RCV) to only nonpartisan municipal elections in cities that had a previous ordinance in effect.

The House passed SJR78 on May 17, 2024, by a vote of 97 to 43. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the American people—who, owing true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, and are not subject to any foreign power—alone retain the “right of Representation in the Legislature.” In addition, the complicated multiple-round method of RCV weakens election integrity by allowing a candidate to potentially win without genuine support from a plurality of voters, causing voter disenfranchisement and potentially denying voters the ability to select the one and only candidate of their choice. Missouri should exercise its authority under Article I, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the 14th and 26th Amendments, to implement free, fair, and secure elections, thereby ensuring equal protection of “the right of citizens of the United States to vote.”

Enforcing Federal Drug Pricing Mandates  |  SB751

SB751 ensures that pharmaceutical manufacturers comply with the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.   

The House passed SB751 on May 17, 2024, by a vote of 133 to 18. We have assigned pluses to the nays because Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act, which requires pharmaceutical manufacturers participating in Medicaid to sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices, is unconstitutional. Medicaid, along with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is not authorized under Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution, as neither health care nor social welfare is the legitimate object of government. Government-subsidized health care or drug mandates, not to mention the ‘benefits’ provided to illegal aliens, are financed by immoral and anti-constitutional forms of taxation (e.g., personal or corporate income taxes) that violate the Bill of Rights and 14^th Amendment by taking from citizens the wages they have rightfully earned. The General Assembly should act instead to nullify all unconstitutional federal laws and end reckless economic incentives.

Ban on State-Sponsored DEI Initiatives  |  HB2619

HB2619 prohibits state departments from spending money on “diversity, equity, and inclusion” initiatives.  

The House passed HB2619 on May 8, 2024, by a vote of 102 to 47. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) movement promotes divisive myths and false historical narratives propagated by critical race theorists, feminists, LGBTQIA+ activists and others who wish to restrict liberty of conscience, freedom of association, and private property. It is nothing but a modern and subtle outgrowth of efforts by earlier Marxist radicals to alter or destroy the American way of life through a ‘long march through the institutions.’ The goal is a complete disruption of our moral, social, political order so as to impose conformity on citizens and end all opposition to the welfare state—the modus operandi of totalitarian regimes for centuries. Justice in the hands of ‘social justice’ warriors seeking parity in every aspect of life will only lead to tyranny. Our Constitution’s Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment were written to promote the “general Welfare” of all Americans by means of securing each person’s “unalienable Rights” to life, liberty, and property through “equal protection of the laws.”

Enforcing Federal Drug Pricing Mandates  |  SB751

SB751 ensures that pharmaceutical manufacturers comply with the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.   

The Senate passed SB751 on April 29, 2024, by a vote of 28 to 3. We have assigned pluses to the nays because Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act, which requires pharmaceutical manufacturers participating in Medicaid to sell outpatient drugs at discounted prices, is unconstitutional. Medicaid, along with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is not authorized under Article I, Section 8, of the Constitution, as neither health care nor social welfare is the legitimate object of government. Government-subsidized health care or drug mandates, not to mention the ‘benefits’ provided to illegal aliens, are financed by immoral and anti-constitutional forms of taxation (e.g., personal or corporate income taxes) that violate the Bill of Rights and 14^th Amendment by taking from citizens the wages they have rightfully earned. The General Assembly should act instead to nullify all unconstitutional federal laws and end reckless economic incentives.  

Constitutional Money Act  |  SB735

SB735 creates the “Constitutional Money Act,” declaring gold and silver coins as “legal tender” while exempting them from capital-gains taxes and preventing their seizure by government entities.    

The Senate passed SB735 on April 29, 2024, by a vote of 21 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because this bill is a necessary step toward restoring sound money and enforcing the U.S. Constitution’s monetary provisions. According to Article 1, Section 10, of the Constitution, “No State shall…make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts.” The States can and must act now to protect Americans’ financial freedom and privacy by both ending the Federal Reserve’s unconstitutional monopoly on money and thwarting government plans to impose a Central Bank Digital Currency.

‘Rule of Law’ for the Missouri Constitution  |  SJR74

SJR74 would, if approved by the voters, require that any amendments to the Missouri Constitution receive a majority of votes cast both statewide and in a majority of congressional districts.  

The House passed SJR74 (House Committee Substitute) on April 25, 2024, by a vote of 102 to 49. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because constitutional amendments in Missouri should not be proposed by popular initiatives subject to simple majority votes. The current threshold of only more than 50 percent of votes cast statewide is an insufficient safeguard for protecting the rights and liberties of Missourians—in every part of the state—from the “dangers of democracy” or a “tyranny of the majority.” Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, expressly guarantees to “every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government,” which implies government limited to the ‘rule of law,’ as opposed to mere unchecked ‘majority rule.’

Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Abortion  |  HB2634

HB2634 specifies that no public funds will be expended to any abortion facility, or affiliate thereof, including Medicaid providers.

The House failed to pass the emergency clause for HB2634 on April 24, 2024, by a vote of 106 to 50 (two-thirds vote required). We have assigned pluses for the ayes because the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government. No person has a right to kill a preborn child using the pretext of “reproductive health services,” let alone tax their neighbor to pay for it. Missouri ought to not only forbid abortion entirely, upholding the sanctity of life for every person. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and “unalienable” right protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.  

Expanding Government-Run Education  |  SB727

SB727, among other provisions, increases the minimum salary for public school teachers from $25,000 to $40,000, and expands the maximum amount of annual refundable tax credits allocated to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program from $50 million to $75 million.

The House passed SB727 on April 18, 2024, by a vote of 82 to 69. We have assigned pluses to the noes because education is not the role of government. A child’s education is the responsibility of his or her family. Moreover, not only does this bill provide a massive and unwarranted ‘pay raise’ for certain public-school teachers and allow homeschool families to be further entangled with government regulations, but Missouri’s ESA program involves the parents of “qualified students,” such as those with “limited English proficiency” or who are eligible for “free or reduced-price lunch,” being given “priority” distribution of government funds to pay for their child’s education. Educational and economic freedom cannot be achieved by forcing other citizens to furnish their hard-earned taxpayer dollars to fund all that now entails a compulsory, failing, and government-run K-12 school system.

Free, Fair, and Secure Elections  |  SJR78

SJR78 proposes to amend the Missouri Constitution to provide a U.S. citizenship voting requirement; specifies that all elections shall be by “paper ballot” or “mechanical methods prescribed by law;” and restricts ranked-choice voting (RCV) to only nonpartisan municipal elections in cities that had a previous ordinance in effect.

The Senate passed SJR78 on April 9, 2024, by a vote of 24 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the American people—who, owing true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, and are not subject to any foreign power—alone retain the “right of Representation in the Legislature.” In addition, the complicated multiple-round method of RCV weakens election integrity by allowing a candidate to potentially win without genuine support from a plurality of voters, causing voter disenfranchisement and potentially denying voters the ability to select the one and only candidate of their choice. Missouri should exercise its authority under Article I, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the 14th and 26th Amendments, to implement free, fair, and secure elections, thereby ensuring equal protection of “the right of citizens of the United States to vote.”

Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Abortion  |  HB2634

HB2634 specifies that no public funds will be expended to any abortion facility, or affiliate thereof, including Medicaid providers.

The Senate passed the emergency clause for HB2634 on April 9, 2024, by a vote of 23 to 10. We have assigned pluses for the yeas because the care of human life—not its destruction—is the greatest responsibility of government. No person has a right to kill a preborn child using the pretext of “reproductive health services,” let alone tax their neighbor to pay for it. Missouri ought to not only forbid abortion entirely, upholding the sanctity of life for every person. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and “unalienable” right protected by the Fifth and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Expanding Government-Run Education  |  SB727

SB727, among other provisions, increases the minimum salary for public school teachers from $25,000 to $40,000, and expands the maximum amount of annual refundable tax credits allocated to the Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program from $50 million to $75 million.

The Senate passed SB727 on March 14, 2024, by a vote of 19 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the nays because education is not the role of government. A child’s education is the responsibility of his or her family. Moreover, not only does this bill provide a massive and unwarranted ‘pay raise’ for certain public-school teachers and allow homeschool families to be further entangled with government regulations, but Missouri’s ESA program involves the parents of “qualified students,” such as those with “limited English proficiency” or who are eligible for “free or reduced-price lunch,” being given “priority” distribution of government funds to pay for their child’s education. Educational and economic freedom cannot be achieved by forcing other citizens to furnish their hard-earned taxpayer dollars to fund all that now entails a compulsory, failing, and government-run K-12 school system. 

‘Rule of Law’ for the Missouri Constitution  |  SJR74

SJR74 would, if approved by the voters, require that any amendments to the Missouri Constitution receive a majority of votes cast both statewide and in a majority of congressional districts.  

The Senate passed SJR74 (Perfected) on February 22, 2024, by a vote of 22 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because constitutional amendments in Missouri should not be proposed by popular initiatives subject to simple majority votes. The current threshold of only more than 50 percent of votes cast statewide is an insufficient safeguard for protecting the rights and liberties of Missourians—in every part of the state—from the “dangers of democracy” or a “tyranny of the majority.” Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, expressly guarantees to “every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government,” which implies government limited to the ‘rule of law,’ as opposed to mere unchecked ‘majority rule.’

Show MO Act  |  HB675

HB675 reauthorizes a tax credit for specific expenses associated with the production of qualified motion media production projects in Missouri. The bill enables a tax credit equal to 20% of qualifying expenses, as defined in the act, linked to the production of a qualified motion media production project.

The Missouri State Senate passed HB675 on February 27, 2023 by a vote of 20 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the nays because providing tax credits to a specific industry, particularly the film industry, is not appropriate because a majority of the film industry supports woke Marxist ideology. Taxpayers should not be financially responsible for supporting movie productions that are associated with leftists. Furthermore, government should not intervene in the marketplace by selectively granting tax incentives to specific industries.

SAFE Act  |  SB49

SB49 provides that no healthcare provider shall perform gender transition surgeries on any minor.

The Missouri State Senate passed SB49 on March 23, 2023 by a vote of 24 to 8. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the Left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas like this for years. The indoctrination that leads people to believe that they can choose their pronouns and identify as a different gender is immoral. Scientifically and biblically, there are only two genders. Additionally, minors are not yet capable of giving informed consent and should not have the ability to choose a gender that contradicts their scientific classification, causing irreversible damage.

Constitutional Amendments  |  HJR43

HJR43 proposes a constitutional amendment to raise the threshold for approving future constitutional amendments from a simple majority to a supermajority on a ballot.

The Missouri State House of Representatives passed HRJ43 on February 2, 2023 by a vote of 108 to 50. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the United States was designed to be a constitutional republic, with limited government and protection of individual rights from the “tyranny of the majority.” This resolution aims to restore a republican form of government in Missouri.

SAFE Act  |  SB49

SB49 provides that no healthcare provider shall perform gender transition surgeries on any minor.

The Missouri State House of Representatives passed SB49 on May 10, 2023 by a vote of 108 to 50. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the Left has been promoting radical Marxist ideas like this for years. The indoctrination that leads people to believe that they can choose their pronouns and identify as a different gender is immoral. Scientifically and biblically, there are only two genders. Additionally, minors are not yet capable of giving informed consent and should not have the ability to choose a gender that contradicts their scientific classification, causing irreversible damage.

Show MO Act  |  HB675

HB675 reauthorizes a tax credit for specific expenses associated with the production of qualified motion media production projects in Missouri. The bill enables a tax credit equal to 20% of qualifying expenses, as defined in the act, linked to the production of a qualified motion media production project.

The Missouri State House of Representatives passed HB675 on April 3, 2023 by a vote of 104 to 50. We have assigned pluses to the nays because providing tax credits to a specific industry, particularly the film industry, is not appropriate because a majority of the film industry supports woke Marxist ideology. Taxpayers should not be financially responsible for supporting movie productions that are associated with leftists. Furthermore, government should not intervene in the marketplace by selectively granting tax incentives to specific industries.

Concealed Carry Expansion  |  HB282

HB282 permits concealed carry permit holders to lawfully carry firearms on public transportation and in churches. It also broadens the range of items that fulfill the criteria for concealed carry permit applications. Additionally, the bill reduces the minimum age requirement for concealed carry permits from 19 to 18 years old.

The Missouri State House of Representatives passed HB282 on April 17, 2023 by a vote of 105 to 41. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this is a significant initial stride towards upholding the true intention of the U.S. Constitution and this recognition paves the way for further progress in the future. The U.S. Constitution safeguards the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms, with specific emphasis on the 2nd, 9th, and 10th Amendments.

Voting Rights  |  HJR66

HJR66 was introduced as a constitutional amendment that clarifies that only citizens of the United States are recognized as legal voters. It also affirms that voters are entitled to cast only one vote for each office or issue on a ballot. Furthermore, it establishes that the candidate who receives the highest number of votes in a primary election will be the sole representative for that party in the subsequent general election, effectively prohibiting ranked choice voting.

The Missouri State House of Representatives passed HJR66 on May 5, 2023 by a vote of 102 to 44. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because it is a significant stride towards preserving elections as intended by our founders. Ranked choice voting adds complexity to the election process and raises concerns about potential election manipulation. Moreover, ranked choice voting could potentially result in voter disenfranchisement or errors that undermine the integrity of elections.

Cybersecurity Grant  |  HB668

HB668 enables the Department of Economic Development to allocate one-time grants to employers with the objective of enhancing cybersecurity. The grants can cover up to 90% of the costs associated with cybersecurity enhancements.

The Missouri State House of Representatives passed HB668 on March 20, 2023 by a vote of 111 to 40. We have assigned pluses to the nays because funding cybersecurity matters should not be the responsibility of the government. Government-issued grants often grant the government or bureaucracy the authority to choose winners and losers, leading to an expansion of government and increased interference in the private sector.

Constitutional Amendments  |  HJR43

HJR43 proposes a constitutional amendment to raise the threshold for approving future constitutional amendments from a simple majority to a supermajority on a ballot.

The Missouri State Senate passed HRJ43 on April 27, 2023 by a vote of 24 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the United States was designed to be a constitutional republic, with limited government and protection of individual rights from the “tyranny of the majority.” This resolution aims to restore a republican form of government in Missouri.

Sound Money  |  SB100

SB100 requires the State Treasurer to keep in the custody of the state treasury an amount of gold and silver greater than or equal to 1% of all state funds.

The Missouri State Senate passed SB100 on February 9, 2023 by a vote of 21 to 12. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because this bill is a strong step toward restoring constitutional money and the gold standard.

COVID & Military  |  SB542

SB542 stipulates that no member of the Missouri National Guard can be compelled by the Governor or the Adjutant General to receive a COVID-19 vaccination as a prerequisite for state service.

The Missouri State Senate passed SB542 on April 17, 2023 by a vote of 24 to 9. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because we believe that an individual’s personal healthcare decisions should not be subject to government control, whether at the federal, state, or local level in the United States. Forcing individuals to receive vaccinations or undergo medical procedures would infringe upon their fundamental rights, freedoms, privileges, or immunities protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Grocery Store Tax Credit  |  SB143

SB143 amends current law, which permits tax credits for donations made to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters. Under the current law, these tax credits are capped at annual authorizations of $1.75 million. This act raises the maximum number of annual authorizations to $2.75 million. Additionally, this act introduces a new provision authorizing a tax credit for expenses related to the establishment of a full-service grocery store situated in a food desert.

The Missouri State Senate passed SB143 on April 6, 2023 by a vote of 28 to 6. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this constitutes an improper allocation of government funds that disproportionately benefits a specific industry or group of individuals. This as an instance of government interference in the free market, as it grants preferential treatment to one industry over others.

Election Security  |  HB1878

HB1878 requires all registered voters in Missouri to provide a photo ID to vote and makes the paper ballot the official ballot. It also modifies several other provisions relating to elections, including prohibiting the use of mail-in ballots, ballot drop boxes for absentee ballots, and electronic vote counting machines.

The Senate passed HB1878 on May 9, 2022, by a vote of 23 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because states should exercise their authority, under Article 1, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, to implement free, fair, and secure elections, guaranteeing equal protection of the right of citizens of the United States to vote.

Appropriation of Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds  |  HB3020

HB3020, as passed by the General Assembly, appropriates approximately $3.4 billion, including nearly $2.9 billion in funds from the American Recovery Plan Act.

The Senate passed HB3020 on May 5, 2022, by a vote of 26 to 5. We have assigned pluses to the nays because this bill allocates a substantial amount of unconstitutional federal COVID-19 relief funds, contributing to the state’s record $48.4 billion budget for FY 2023. States should oppose the use of federal taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.

Article V Convention: Term Limits  |  SCR25

SCR25 applies to Congress for the “calling of an Article V convention of the states to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution regarding term limits for members of Congress.”

The Senate passed SCR25 on April 14, 2022, by a vote of 20 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the nays because term limits conflict with the right of the American people to choose their representatives. Moreover, states should act immediately to nullify all unconstitutional federal laws, rather than risk an Article V convention. Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not the failure of elected officials to uphold their oath of office.

Nullifying Federal Firearms Laws  |  HB85

HB85 creates the “Second Amendment Preservation Act,” declaring as invalid all federal laws that infringe on the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article 1, Section 23, of the Missouri Constitution.

The Senate passed HB85 on May 13, 2021, by a vote of 22 to 10. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms should not be infringed, as guaranteed by the 2^nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Whenever the federal government assumes unconstitutional firearms restrictions, state nullification of such acts is protected by the 10^th Amendment.

Article V Convention: Constitutional Amendments  |  SCR4

SCR4 applies to Congress for the “calling of an Article V convention of states to propose certain amendments to the United States Constitution which place limits on the federal government.”

The Senate passed SCR4 on April 29, 2021, by a vote of 23 to 11. We have assigned pluses to the nays because states should act immediately to nullify all unconstitutional federal laws, rather than risk an Article V convention. Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not the failure of elected officials to uphold their oath of office.

Oversight of State and Local Emergency Powers  |  SB12

SB12 would prohibit political subdivisions from issuing restrictive public health orders for longer than 15 calendar days in a 180-day period, unless authorized by a two-thirds vote of the respective governing body; with a simple majority vote being sufficient to terminate such an order. It also contains several provisions that would protect individual rights during a declared state of emergency relating to public health.

The Senate failed to pass SB12 on March 24, 2021, by a vote of 11 to 19. We have assigned pluses to the yeas because oversight of state and local emergency powers is a proper function of the respective legislative bodies of government within a system of checks and balances. Each state, under Article IV, Section 4, of the U.S. Constitution, is guaranteed a republican form of government, which requires a limitation and separation of powers.   

Article V Convention: Term Limits  |  SCR25

SCR25 applies to Congress for the “calling of an Article V convention of the states to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution regarding term limits for members of Congress.”

The House passed SCR25 on May 10, 2022, by a vote of 82 to 66. We have assigned pluses to the noes because term limits conflict with the right of the American people to choose their representatives. Moreover, states should act immediately to nullify all unconstitutional federal laws, rather than risk an Article V convention. Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not the failure of elected officials to uphold their oath of office.

Appropriation of Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds  |  HB3020

HB3020, as passed by the General Assembly, appropriates approximately $3.4 billion, including nearly $2.9 billion in funds from the American Recovery Plan Act.

The House passed HB3020 on May 6, 2022, by a vote of 114 to 16. We have assigned pluses to the noes because this bill allocates a substantial amount of unconstitutional federal COVID-19 relief funds, contributing to the state’s record $48.4 billion budget for FY 2023. States should oppose the use of federal taxpayer money for purposes not authorized under Article 1, Section 8, of the U.S. Constitution.

Abortion Restrictions  |  HB2012

HB2012 creates the “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.” It also provides new provisions on the prohibited uses of fetal organs or tissue resulting from an abortion, establishes criminal offenses for trafficking abortion-inducing drugs and hoarding human remains, and declares the “right of the people of Missouri” to restrict public funds from being used for abortion.  

The House passed HB2012 on April 6, 2022, by a vote of 91 to 37. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because states should act to ban abortion and guarantee the right to life for all persons. The right to life is the most fundamental, God-given, and unalienable right asserted in the Declaration of Independence and protected by the 5th and 14th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates  |  HB1686

HB1686 prohibits government entities from requiring any person to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. It also provides for employees certain religious and medical-based exemptions from requirements to receive medical treatment as a condition of employment.

The House passed HB1686 on February 22, 2022, by a vote of 110 to 41. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because vaccine mandates should be opposed, as an individual’s non-injurious activities, including personal health care decisions, are not the legitimate object of government, nor should be under federal, state, or local jurisdiction in the United States. To compel American citizens to receive medical treatment would be to violate their fundamental rights protected by the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Nullifying Federal Firearms Laws  |  HB85

HB85 creates the “Second Amendment Preservation Act,” declaring as invalid all federal laws that infringe on the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article 1, Section 23, of the Missouri Constitution.

The House passed HB85 on May 14, 2021, by a vote of 111 to 42. We have assigned pluses to the ayes because the fundamental right of the American people to keep and bear arms should not be infringed, as guaranteed by the 2^nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Whenever the federal government assumes unconstitutional firearms restrictions, state nullification of such acts is protected by the 10^th Amendment.

Article V Convention: Constitutional Amendments  |  SCR4

SCR4 applies to Congress for the “calling of an Article V convention of states to propose certain amendments to the United States Constitution which place limits on the federal government.”

The House passed SCR4 on May 13, 2021, by a vote of 89 to 64. We have assigned pluses to the noes because states should act immediately to nullify all unconstitutional federal laws, rather than risk an Article V convention. Article V of the U.S. Constitution was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not the failure of elected officials to uphold their oath of office.