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Missouri鈥檚 House speaker declined to sign a letter calling for passage of the 鈥淏ig Beautiful Bill,鈥 citing its potential impact on the state鈥檚 Medicaid program.
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The heaviest lift appears to be passing legislation that would allow the state to help fund new stadiums or improvements for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals.
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At a post-legislative session news conference Friday, Kehoe also touted what he considered successful legislation, which included passing several of his priorities, such as placing the St. Louis police department under a state-appointed board.
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Some legislators in both chambers objected to the move since the House unexpectedly failed to pass the part of the budget funding capital improvement projects across the state last week.
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In addition to passing the budget, a Missouri House committee is slated to advance a proposed constitutional amendment that overturns parts of Amendment 3, which enshrined abortion rights in the state constitution.
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This year鈥檚 supplemental budget includes money for services for the developmentally disabled and avian flu response, among other programs.
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The money will fund the state government through the end of the current fiscal year. The legislature is required to pass a full budget for the next fiscal year before the legislative session ends.
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Missouri officials doubt the state could stop accepting Medicaid expansion applicants if the federal government provides less money.
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Speaking with reporters after groundbreaking for a new multi-agency state laboratory, Parson had two criticisms for the budget plan 鈥 it goes overboard on earmarks and shortchanges essential state services.
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With more than 400 line items directed at particular districts or organizations, totaling $2.1 billion, lawmakers have continued to pile extras into spending bills as the state enjoys a near-record surplus