Holsman calls for legislative focus on the environment

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, took to social media Monday to call for this next legislative session to focus on the environment in light of the flooding.

Holsman wrote:

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“On 4th of July the water level at Lake Ozark topped 660 feet to flood the entire area. The experts said this was a historic rain and shouldnt be a consistent issue. This picture was taken this morning on Dec 28th. Less than 5 months later in the middle of winter the level hits a new high of 663.5. What more evidence do we need that it is time to get serious about addressing climate change and extreme weather?

“This session should be dedicated to working with all stakeholders to reduce our carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and chart a strategy for a clean energy future. Its not too late, but the clock is ticking.”

Holsman has pre-filed bills with consideration towards improving and developing alternative energy, particularly solar. The senator has also pre-filed bills addressing ethics and medical marijuana.

SB 629

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Modifies the definition of “customer-generator” in the Net Metering and Easy Connection Act

SB 630

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Modifies provisions relating to community solar gardens

SB 631

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Prohibits planned communities from barring the installation of solar energy systems

SB 693

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Modifies provisions requiring LLC’s owning rental or unoccupied property in Kansas City to list a property manager with the city clerk

SB 694

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Allows qualified motorcycle operators to operate motorcycles and motortricycles without protective headgear under certain conditions

SJR 27

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Creates new constitutional provisions relating to ethics

SJR 28

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Modifies certain constitutional amendments relating to members of the General Assembly

SJR 29

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Creates a right to access medical marijuana

PHOTO/SEN. JASON HOLSMAN

Rachael Herndon Dunn

Rachael Herndon was the editor at The Missouri Times and also produced This Week in Missouri Politics, published Missouri Times Magazine, and co-hosted the #MoLeg podcast. She joined The Missouri Times in 2014, returning to political reporting after working as a campaign and legislative staffer.

Rachael studied at the University of Missouri – Columbia. She lives in Jefferson City with her husband, Brandon, and their two children.