Tougher gun laws, education among priorities for Missouri lawmakers

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 12:00 AM

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri lawmakers traveled back to Jefferson City Thursday to file legislation for the upcoming session that starts in January.

The word both Republicans and Democrats used when asked how they felt about the upcoming session was “optimistic.” On the first day of prefiling, hundreds of bills were filed. According to bill summaries, Missourians can expect the General Assembly to discuss guns, sports betting, education, and topics related to abortion.

“Prefiling day is like the Super Bowl of the legislature in some ways,” said Crystal Quade, House Minority Leader, D-Springfield. “There are a lot of benefits to filing on opening day. You get the lower bill number, and there is some excitement around trying to be one of the first people to file a specific issue.”

The full article can be read at ozarksfirst.com.

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