#hb222

Missouri Bill Would Set the Foundation to End Enforcement of Federal Rules and Regulations

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Dec. 19, 2016) – A bill prefiled in the Missouri legislature would create a process for the state to refuse to enforce rules and regulations issued by federal agencies, effectively nullifying such rules and regulation in practice within the state.

Rep. Mike Moon (R- Ash Grove) prefiled House Bill 222 (HB222) on Dec. 13. The legislation would require explicit state legislative…

You Are Being Heard: Vote on HB222 Postponed

Last week, we sent you an alert to inform you about a bill that would, if passed, punish women in recovery from drug addiction by withholding food from their families.

In short, House Bill 222 would impose a lifetime ban on benefits for people convicted of felony drug crimes. The ban is not just immoral, it’s ineffective as a deterrent. Prosecutors say refusing to give people in recovery the…

Action Alert: Tell PA Lawmakers Not to Punish Women in Recovery by Withholding Food

There is a very bad bill brewing in Harrisburg and we wanted to let you know about it, and ask that you take action by urging our representatives to oppose it.

In short, House Bill 222 punishes people in recovery from addiction by withholding food from their families by imposing a lifetime ban on benefits for people convicted of felony drug crimes. The ban is not just immoral, it’s ineffective as…