AAMO 28 - The Podcast is back with weekly updates!

In this fast-paced Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, , Adam and Wes bring you up to speed on the latest in the fight for abolition in Missouri. With SJR 8 still awaiting placement on the calendar, the focus now shifts to the key issues that need your support—or opposition.They break down the current status of the Equal Protection bills, HB 1072 and HB 1417, which have both been heard and are now awaiting crucial committee votes. Meanwhile, a desperate and iniquitous effort to replace Amendment 3 has taken shape in HJR 73, sponsored by Brian Seitz—now heading to the Senate for debate.These issues need your attention! Stay informed, stay engaged, and let your legislators hear from you.The Next Steps:SJR 8 still needs to be put on the calendarCall YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33  Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultCall President Pro Tem Senator Cindy O'Laughlin and ask her to place SJR 8 on the calendar 573-751-7985HJR 73 Must Be OpposedCall YOUR senator and ask them to oppose HJR 73 as it is the same as SJR 33.HB 1072 and HB 1417 need to be voted “Do Pass”Call YOUR Representitive and ask them to support 1072 and 1417 and . Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/default. This will also show your representative.Call Chairwoman Holly Jones of the Children and Families Committee and ask her to call a vote for HB 1072 and 1417.  Her number: 573-751-7535Call Speaker of the House Representative Jonathan Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 9 and HJR 14 to committee. His Number: 573-751-0907

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In this Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, Adam and Wes discuss the news of the “do pass” vote of the new HJR 54 and the continuing need of support for SJR 8, HB 1072/1417. The Next Steps:SJR 8 needs to be put on the calendarCall YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33  Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultCall President Pro Tem Senator Cindy O'Laughlin and ask her to place SJR 8 on the calendar 573-751-7985HB 1072 and HB 1417 need to be assigned a hearingCall YOUR Representitive and ask them to support 1072 and oppose HJ4 54. Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/default. This will also show your representative.Call Chairwoman Holly Jones of the Children and Families Committee and ask her to assign a hearing for HB1072.573-751-7535Call Speaker of the House Representative Jonathan Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 9 and HJR 14 to committee and oppose HJR 54. 573-751-0907

4 Huhti 24min

The Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast is back after the legislative Spring Break. Adam and Wes discuss the air in the busy Capitol about SJR 8 and SJR 33. They also take a moment to reflect on the AAMO Rally that happened this past Monday. There is also some good news about Justin Sparks’ Equal Protection bill, HB 1072, along with Burt Whaley’s HB 1417. The Next Steps:SJR 8 needs to be put on the calendarCall YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33  Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultCall President Pro Tem Senator Cindy O'Laughlin and ask her to place SJR 8 on the calendar 573-751-7985HB 1072 needs to be assigned a hearingCall YOUR Representitive and ask them to support 1072 and oppose HJ4 54. Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/default. This will also show your representative.Call Chairwoman Holly Jones of the Children and Families Committee and ask her to assign a hearing for HB1072.573-751-7535Call Speaker of the House Representative Jonathan Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 9 and HJR 14 to committee and oppose HJR 54. 573-751-0907

28 Maalis 28min

In this Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, Wes and Adam discuss the news about what isn’t happening. While there may seem to be a lull in the action, that doesn’t mean nothing is happening. We must remain active, especially as we head into the Rally following the Session’s spring break.The Next Step: SJR 8 needs to be put on the calendarCall to ActionCall YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33  Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultCall President Pro Tem Senator Cindy O'Laughlin and ask her to place SJR 8 on the calendar 573-751-7985Call YOUR Representative and continue to ask them to oppose HJR 54 and ask for support on HJR 9, HJR 14, HB 1072.Call Speaker of the House Representative Jonathan Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 9, HJR 14, HB 1072 to committee and oppose HJR 54. 573-751-0907

14 Maalis 21min

In this Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, Wes and Adam get down to the brass tacks of what is now the state of SJR 8 and 33 that both were voted “do pass.”The Next Step: SJR 8 needs to be put on the calendarCall to ActionCall YOUR senator and ask them to support SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33  Senator Lookup: https://www.senate.mo.gov/legislookup/defaultCall President Pro Tem Senator Cindy O'Laughlin and ask her to place SJR 8 on the calendar 573-751-7985Call YOUR Representative and continue to ask them to oppose HJR 54 and ask for support on HJR 9, HJR 14, HB 1072.Call Speaker of the House Representative Jonathan Patterson and ask him to assign HJR 9, HJR 14, HB 1072 to committee and oppose HJR 54. 573-751-0907

7 Maalis 14min

In this Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, recorded in the evening after the hearing of SJR 33 and SJR 8, Wes provides insight into the room where it happened. SJR 33 appears to be the frontrunner, much like its sibling in the House (HJR 54). However, SJR 8 also seemed to receive strong support during its hearing. Listen to hear more about the day’s events.The Next Step: The Committee VoteCall to ActionContact the following senators and urge them to take action:Sen. Carter – Ask for a committee vote on SJR 8. Constituents should also urge her to vote yes on SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33.573-751-2173Sen. Moon – Call to thank him for this resolution and his fight for Equal Protection.573-751-1480Sen. Nichols – Constituents should urge him to vote yes on SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33.573-751-3074Sen. Hudson – Constituents should ask him to vote yes on SJR 8 and oppose SJR 33.573-751-1882Continue pushing the other bills discussed.Attend the Rescheduled AAMO Rally – Monday, March 24, 1–3 p.m., Capitol Rotunda.

28 Helmi 32min

In this Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, we bring exciting news—SJR 8 has been assigned a hearing date! Thanks to all who contacted Sen. Carter’s office—your efforts made a difference! Listen to the podcast to understand the next steps (briefly listed below) as SJR 8 heads to the Families, Seniors, and Health Committee. This resolution needs your support!HJR 54 remains stalled after its hearing, but its counterpart in the Senate (SJR 33) will be heard in the same hearing as SJR 8. The same steps need to be taken in opposition. Your opposition is needed.A new AAMO Rally date has been set for March 24th, 1–3 PM, in the Capitol Rotunda. Thank you for your patience and grace as we rescheduled due to weather conditions.Wes has some public speaking engagements in the meantime, so if you haven’t already, go to www.abolishabortionmo.com to sign up for email updates.Senate Support/Opposition Instructions:Go to Missouri Senate Witness System. https://www.senate.mo.gov/senatewitnesssystem/Sign up or sign in with your email and password.Click the arrow in the committee box and select “Families, Seniors, and Health Committee.”Click “Find Hearings.”Click SJR 8 (scheduled for 2/26/25 at 8 AM).Fill out the required information, check “Support,” and provide a brief statement on why you support SJR 8.Do the same, but in opposition to, with SJR 33.

21 Helmi 30min

Wes and Adam continue to update each week with the latest news from the Capitol.In this Weekly Legislative Update of the AAMO Podcast, you’ll get the latest on the resolutions and bills we are championing. You'll hear an update on the status change of SJR 8, what needs to be done next, and how to effectively call legislators. You’ll also hear about the importance of Personhood and Equal Protection and get a pointed breakdown of the facts surrounding HJR 54, the House’s compromised bill.We hope to see you at the Rally on the 19th, from 1–3 PM in the Capitol Rotunda. Arrive at 10 AM to join us as we meet with legislators and discuss abolition. Until then:Call Jill Carter’s office TODAY and tell her you want a hearing for SJR 8 scheduled as soon as possible!  1-573-751-2173  email: jill.carter@senate.mo.govYou can also reach out to the Families, Seniors, and Health Committee and ask them to schedule a hearing as well: https://www.senate.mo.gov/Committees/CommitteeDetails/87As always, contact your own legislators and urge them to co-sponsor and support these bills and resolutions!

14 Helmi 31min