Missouri lawmakers are advancing key bills amid a bustling legislative session. The House approved House Bill 2273 with bipartisan support to protect child sex trafficking victims, ensuring they are not charged under current prostitution laws, according to Missouri News Network reports. A House committee advanced House Bill 3155 to streamline felony sentencing with stricter parole minimums, passing on party lines. Senate debates continue on Senate Bill 863, pushing for state oversight of the Missouri State High School Activities Association, while Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination in its board selection, as detailed by Missouri News Network and Missouri NEA updates.

In education, the House perfected bills mandating cursive writing instruction and assessments starting in 2028-29, supported by the Missouri NEA for countering excessive screen time. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce backs expansions to the MOST 529 plan for broader education savings, including K-12 and apprenticeships. Business interests gained traction with Senate Bill 916 extending sovereign immunity to MoDOT private contractors to speed infrastructure projects, and Senate Bill 1202 lowering broadband equipment tax assessments, per the Voice of Missouri Business.

Locals rallied at the Capitol for voting rights, urging felon enfranchisement and early voting expansion, amid lawsuits challenging a gerrymandered congressional map splitting Kansas City, as KCUR reports. No major weather events disrupted the state recently.

Grandview C-4 School District progresses bond-funded upgrades, including new training centers and modernized classrooms at multiple schools.

Looking Ahead: Trials on the gerrymandered map begin this week, Senate debates on air pollution funding and Hope Missouri workforce programs loom, and filibusters may delay Governor appointments before constitutional deadlines.

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