Missouri Legislature

Both Senate bills now go to the House. In addition to the special session, the annual veto session ended on Wednesday, with no legislation overridden by lawmakers this year.

The bills the Missouri Senate advanced on Tuesday do contain an income tax cut and a series of agriculture tax credits, but do make significant changes compared to what Gov. Mike Parson initially requested.

The session, called by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, is supposed to center around a permanent income tax cut as well as tax credits for agriculture. However, some lawmakers are filing unrelated bills in hopes of passing them this time around.

Gov. Mike Parson wanted a starting date of Sept. 6 for a special session on an income tax cut and agriculture tax credits. However, Republican leadership in a joint statement said they intend to use this week for further negotiations.

Gov. Mike Parson in July announced his intent to hold a special session to address two vetoes he issued. The legislature will consider language on both tax credit programs related to agriculture and a permanent income tax cut.

The caucus frequently clashed with Republican leadership but now members say they want a united front to pursue GOP platform policies.

The Holts Summit legislator is almost guaranteed to win election to the Senate in November and says he’ll have a lot to learn next session.

The state made changes to both the certification requirements and the limits for retired teachers.

Parson’s announcement comes after he vetoed a bill Friday authorizing a one-time, nonrefundable tax credit. On Thursday, he vetoed the $500 million allocated for the credit, foreshadowing a rejection of the credit itself.

The more than 50-page bill contains not only a photo ID requirement in order to vote, but also new rules for election authorities across the state, leading some to wonder how they will be enforced.