Forging Forward to Re-Election in November

Experience and Vision in the 24th Legislative District

Chris at micThis legislative session has been tough, but I hope I have been the kind of legislator this term that you want me to be––tough, reasonable, creative, and bipartisan. I firmly believe that the ideas that should be promoted in Jefferson City are the ideas that work best for Missouri citizens, not just those arising from one side of the aisle or the other.

As a member of the House Budget Committee, I saw the effects of record budget shortages first-hand this session. No amount of late night negotiations could remedy the drastic and debilitating cuts that were necessary in order to balance the budget. And next year, most agree, will likely be even worse, as federal stimulus dollars go away.

I'm ready, willing, and able to roll up my sleeves and get to work on the hard decisions we face in the General Assembly. I just need one thing from you––your vote in November. I'd appreciate your support.

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Chris Kelly is committed to:

  • Guiding Missouri as it rebounds from the current recession
  • Building a strong economy and 21st-century jobs for Boone County and the state
  • Supporting Missouri's flagship university
  • Prioritizing funding for PK-12 education
  • Bringing cooperation, civility, and bipartisanship to the legislative process

Hear Chris discuss his views on term limits in Missouri at the Holden Public Policy Forum in St. Louis.
Four Kelly-Sponsored Bills Pass

It has become far too common in the Missouri House for members of the minority party to be blocked from having their own sponsored bills move forward (even when they deal with local issues in the district).  This session, largely due to his bipartisan efforts, four of the bills sponsored by Rep. Kelly passed or were added as amendments to other bills that were ultimately passed:

HB1557 Ashland Guest Tax (passed as part of HB1442)
            Authorizes the cities of Ashland to impose, upon voter approval, a transient guest tax of between 2% and 5% per occupied room per night for the promotion of tourism.  This bill was a priority of the City of Ashland.

HB 1893 Distribution of Gaming Funds
            Changes the laws regarding the distribution of gaming funds so that they benefit early childhood education and veterans’ programs and requires an annual audit to be conducted on the fund accounts for three years. This bill has been promoted by Veterans’ organizations for several years and finally passed under the sponsorship of Rep. Kelly. As law, HB 1893 will mean more funds for outreach officers who provide services to veterans.

HB2070 Emergency Dispatching Services
            Currently, funds collected from a central fire and emergency dispatching services tax must be used solely for the purpose of establishing and providing the joint services (except in St. Louis County where the funds are used for equipment and services by cities, towns, villages, counties, or fire protection districts which contract with the joint central fire and emergency dispatching service except for salaries, wages, and benefits). This bill specifies that all funds derived from the tax, including any existing surplus funds, may be used by any city, town, village, county, or fire protection district or a central fire and emergency service board for these purposes.

HB2080 Availability of HPV Information to Parents (passed as part of HB1375)

            The Department of Health and Senior Services is required to develop an informational brochure relating to the connection between human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer and that an immunization against the infection is available. The department must make the brochure available on its web site and must notify each public school district of the availability of the brochure and that it must be provided directly to parents as the district deems appropriate. The brochure cannot be directly distributed to students.
           
Four Kelly-co-sponsored bills passed as well, and Kelly provisions were added to the DWI bill. Details here ...
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IntersectionChris Recaps Session on Radio Program: Hear It On-Demand

Columbia's 24th District State Representative, Chris Kelly, and House Budget Commitee chair Allen Icet recap the legislative session on the May 17 KBIA radio program, "Intersection." Click here to download an mp3 of the show.
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It's Time to Turn on the Porch Light!

In a two-year electoral cycle, there is no down time. I started walking door-to-door the week after the session ended. That's the best way I know to understand your needs and make sure I'm representing your best interests.

During the 2008 campaign, I personally knocked on more than 10,000 doors all across the 24th District. I talked with thousands of voters, each with his or her own opinions. I believe I've learned what the people of the 24th expect, but that doesn't mean there is any room for complacency. As your Representative, I'll continue to make every public event possible, talk to anybody who has an opinion, and knock on as many doors as time will allow. That's the best way I know to serve you.

I do not have a Primary Election challenger in August, but November will be here before we know it. Having a serious November opponent means that I also need your help––please consider displaying a yard sign, volunteering, or contributing to my campaign.

Act on your best intentions! Volunteer!

Chris



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