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MO SB986

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Richard Sifton

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the Missouri Commission on Human Rights from eleven to nine members, with no less than one member from each congressional district
  • Decreases the maximum number of members from the same political party at any one time from six to four
  • Maintains six-year appointment terms and appointment by the governor with senate consent
  • Preserves the commission's function to encourage fair treatment and discourage discrimination against racial, ethnic, religious, and other protected groups
  • Maintains local commissions' authority to address discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodation if established prior to August 13, 1986

Legislative Description

Decreases the membership of the Missouri Commission on Human Rights

Last Action

SCS Voted Do Pass S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee (6300S.02C)

4/8/2014

Committee Referrals

Financial And Governmental Organizations And Elections3/26/2014

Full Bill Text

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