Senate Leaders Express Disappointment in Ruling Against a Much Needed Reform Bill

Senate Leaders Express Disappointment in Ruling Against a Much Needed Reform Bill

“I’m disappointed with the Missouri Supreme Court decision to nullify the successful veto override of House Bill 150. The measure included important regulatory reforms for small businesses and would have helped insulate the state from any future economic downturns. This issue is vitally important to Missouri businesses and the state’s budget, and I expect the legislature to pursue these improvements next year with a new governor.”

Majority Floor Leader Mike Kehoe
R – Jefferson City
District 6
Bill Handler

“Today’s Supreme Court decision is just another example of an activist judiciary overstepping its constitutional authority. I agree with the three dissenting judges who believe this ruling violates the Court’s own history in interpreting the Constitution. It also tramples on the respect for a co-equal branch of government demanded by our state’s Constitution. The Legislature is the voice of the people of Missouri and with today’s decision the Court has substituted its own voice for theirs.”

Senate Leader Ron Richard
R – Joplin
District 32