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Legislation
Legislative Impact Committee
About the Legislative Impact Committee
For nearly 150 years, MSTA and its members have been a powerful force behind Missouri’s education legislation, and we are still a leader today. But the political environment is dramatically changing.
With the enactment of term limits in Missouri, we will have an entirely new legislature. MSTA’s old relationships will help us very little, if at all, in legislative battles.
It is imperative that we help elect lawmakers who will fight for our interests in the Missouri Legislature. The MSTA Legislative Impact Committee is a critical tool for advancing this goal.
In the past, we have focused primarily on passing important ballot issues and retiring campaign debts. Today, our activities begin much earlier in the political process — by supporting the campaigns of candidates who will be our champions on key education issues in the future.
The MSTA Legislative Impact Committee is directed by a Board of Directors that consists of 12 regional directors — one from each of MSTA’s districts. Each regional director has a Political Advisory Group within the region to provide information on candidates in their area, to interview candidates for possible support, and to take the Impact Committee’s message to their peers.
Criteria for Financial Support
The Board uses specific criteria to evaluate candidates for financial support:
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The candidate’s understanding and support for issues of concern to Missouri
educators and students.
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The candidate’s voting records or stated position on issues of direct concern
to MSTA and its members.
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The candidate’s current or likely position on key committees or in legislative
leadership.
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The candidate’s financial need and chances of being elected.
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The recommendations of local Political Advisory Groups.
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Special considerations, such as the candidate’s willingness to sponsor priority
legislation for MSTA.
Contributions
The voluntary contributions of MSTA regions, CTAs and members give us the
extra edge we need.
MSTA Legislative Impact Committee funds will be used to directly support the
election of candidates who will champion your interests and concerns as an MSTA
member, and to advocate MSTA’s positions on key ballot initiatives.
To make a contribution, send a check to:
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MSTA
P.O. Box 458
Columbia, Mo. 65205
Make the check payable to the MSTA Legislative Impact Committee.
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