ethics

Mo. Senate Passes On Ethics Bill, Campaign Contribution Caps

The Associated Press — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:47:44 +0000

The Missouri Senate declined to vote on an ethics bill, including a proposal to reinstate campaign contribution limits.

The Senate on Wednesday debated the measure that also would have imposed a 10-year period before lawmakers could become lobbyists. The bill also would've required lawmakers to electronically report contributions of more than $25 during legislative sessions.

Bill Opponents Say Would 'Terrorize Rape Victims' Passes Missouri House

Marshall Griffin and The Associated Press — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:50:55 +0000

Updated 12:02 p.m. Edited formatting 12:44 p.m.

Health care workers could refuse to participate in procedures or research that violates their religious, moral or ethical principles under a measure passed by the Missouri House.

The House sent the measure to the Senate Tuesday with a 116-41 vote.

Earlier story:

Committee Approves Boost For Minority Participation, Ethics Legislation

Rachel Lippmann and Sean Sandefur — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:57:40 +0000

The St. Louis Board of Aldermen has taken a small step toward expanding then number of minorities and women working construction in the city.

Report: Campaign Finance Laws Worrisome

Chris McDaniel — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:59:52 +0000

All of the money given by small donors in the 2012 presidential race was matched by only 32 billionaires and corporations, according to a report released Thursday by MoPIRG, the Missouri Public Interest and Research Group.

No Retail Shopping On Thanksgiving, Other Bills, Prefiled In Mo. For 2013 Session

Marshall Griffin — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:32:46 +0000

Today is the first full day that Missouri lawmakers in both chambers can prefile bills for next year’s regular session.

One bill in particular comes in the wake of the annual holiday shopping surge that surrounds the Thanksgiving holiday weekend: HB 37 would make it illegal for retail stores to open for business on Thanksgiving Day. The proposal is sponsored by State Representative-Elect Jeff Roorda (D, Barnhart). He says it’s in response to the ongoing push by retailers to open for business on nationally-recognized holidays.