Legislative Update, Jan. 2013
By Mary Anne McCollum, Vice-President, and Chair – Legislative Committee
The 97th General Assembly convened Wednesday, January 9, 2013, with the swearing in of House and Senate members. Tim Jones (R-Eureka) was elected Speaker of the House and Tom Dempsey (R-St. Charles) was elected Senate President pro tempore. Both Houses have veto proof majorities.
Committee chairs and members have been announced, and several committees have already begun holding organizational meetings. Senator Kurt Schaefer, a member of the MO Film Commission, will continue to chair the Senate Appropriations Committee. Another Film Commission member, State Representative Denny Hoskins (R-54), will chair the House Appropriations – Revenue, Transportation and Economic Development Committee.
Statewide officials were sworn into office Monday, January 14. Governor Jay Nixon is scheduled to deliver his State of the State/Budget address January 28 @ 7 p.m. If any money is recommended for the film office, it will be under the proposed tourism budget in the Department of Economic Development.
Beginning January 1, MOMMA retained the services of Jeff Brooks with the firm of Gamble and Schlemeier, to represent our interests before members of the General
Assembly. Stay tuned – in the coming weeks we will be providing updates from our lobbyist and asking for your help
as legislators begin the process of hearing bills.
2013 Legislative Dates of Interest
January 9 – Legislative session begins; swearing – in ceremony (MO General Assembly)
14 – Inauguration of Statewide Elected Officials; Inaugural Ball in the evening
March 14 – Spring Break begins upon adjournment; ends on the 25th
28 – Easter Break begins upon adjournment; ends on April 2nd
May 17 – Legislative session ends @ 6 p.m.
