B|Estates: Condemning 'Gender Videos' in MI. Fossil Fuel-Free Standards in MA. 'Divisive Concepts' in MO.
Select highlights on state legislation you should pay attention to ... because it could end up where you live, too
State Legislatures Currently in Session …
Michigan
Democratic Governor | Republican House | Democratic Senate.
SB1187 (D): Elections: voting procedures; ranked choice voting; require for certain offices and elections.
HR0349 (R): A resolution to condemn the Michigan Department of Education’s teacher training videos on student gender orientation and reaffirm the fundamental right of parents to direct the education of their children.
HB4575 (R): Construction: housing; ordinance prohibiting the use of energy-efficient appliances in new or existing residential buildings; prohibit local units of government from enacting.
Massachusetts
Republican Governor | Democratic House | Democratic Senate.
H5317 (D): That the city of Boston be authorized to establish fossil fuel-free standards for new construction and major renovation projects. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.
H225 (D): For legislation to prohibit the use of procedures which cause physical pain or deny a reasonable humane existence to persons with disabilities. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
H829 (D): For legislation to further define felony convictions as relates to the disqualification of voters. Election Laws.
Missouri
Republican Governor | Republican House | Republican Senate.
SB21(R): Prohibits the teaching of divisive concepts.
SB20 (R): No athletic team or sport designated for biological 4 females shall be open to students that are biological males.
HB11 (D): Beginning on March 29, 2013, any contribution to a pregnancy resource center made on or after January 1, 2013, shall be eligible for tax credits as provided by this section.