Submitted by
Dee Loflin, SMT Writer
Jefferson City, Missouri - As the last remnants of winter made their way through Jefferson City this week your Missouri House started on the People’s Agenda with all committees listening to a host of bills while making their way through the process to the floor. Listed below are three that made it through the House this week.
The Missouri House passed legislation this week sending a strong message about our support of your right to farm here in Missouri. There are many special interest groups that would like to curb or punish our number one industry, Agriculture. We are fully committed to standing in defense of the traditions, values and rights we Missourians have held dear for generations. HCS HJR 11 & 7, would approve a constitutional amendment giving voters the opportunity to make their voices heard on this important issue in the next statewide election.
HJR 8, proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the State Lottery Commission to develop and begin selling a “Veterans Lottery Ticket” by July 1, 2015. The net proceeds from the sale of these tickets would be deposited into the Veterans Commission Capital Improvements Trust Fund to provide vital services to our veterans. This select group has already given for us, should we not try and return the deed? This legislation has received resounding support and no opposition.
HB 34,established the School Construction Act which exempts construction and maintenance work done for rural school districts from the prevailing wage rate requirement upon the school board’s approval. This should be a major help to communities struggling to meet the safety and advancement for our future generation.
Rep. Hampton was pleased to have Hannah Stoelting, a Junior from Holcomb High School, as a Legislative Shadow on February 20th, 2013.
A group of 8th grade students from Caruthersville Middle School also visited the Capital on February 18th and 19th and were excited to meet Hampton.
As always, it is an honor to serve you in the Missouri House. If you would like to discuss any issue, please contact 573-751-3629. You can also email me at Kent.Hampton@house.mo.gov. I look forward to hearing from you.
Photo courtesy of Shana Beasley, Legislative Assistant to Rep. Kent Hampton, serving the 150th District.
