The Second Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly begins today at noon. Roughly 400 measures have been pre-filed in the Missouri Senate.
Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz of Sullivan wants to tackle redistricting first:
New maps for Missouri’s state Senate and House districts, plus the congressional districts, have been public since last week.
Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader John Rizzo of Kansas City believes redistricting should reflect fairness:
The first committee hearings could begin as early as next week. Lawmakers will hear the governor’s annual budget address in two weeks.
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