Hello,
As some of you are aware, new anti-mining legislation is being proposed in Missouri. A capitol visit to oppose this legislation is being organized by the Missouri Geologists' Consortium if you are interested in participating.
The "Shaking Hands" MO legislative visit will begin the day by meeting in the Atrium Coffee Shop at Capitol Plaza Hotel, 415 W McCarty St., Jefferson City, MO 65101, between 9 - 9:30 am, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 [where we will park our cars for the entire day]. We meet to divide up material to provide and to accept pairing up to meet with assigned legislators. To attend please reply by Noon Monday, 3 FEB, to all 3: Paco Gomez <fgomez@missouri.edu>, Greg Hempen <hempen69@me.com>, & Peter Price <petertprice54@gmail.com>. Include your texting phone # with your reply & your home city to carpool. We will reply to you with details on the visit. Greg Hempen, 314-608-5843, will help arrange carpooling from St. Louis to Jeff City, which depends on the number carpooling from where in the St. Louis area.
Please email Mike Roark, if you would care to have involvement with the Missouri Geologists' Consortium (MGC). Mission Statement- The MGC is a non-partisan grassroots organization that was created to support the sound practice of geology in the best interest of Missouri's citizens. The MGC monitors the Missouri legislature for proposed and pending legislative impacts to geologists and the practice of geology in Missouri. The MGC may endorse or oppose specific legislation. The MGC is dedicated to the best interest of long-term public safety and will advocate for actions that help to achieve this goal. The MGC will not endorse or oppose specific candidates for any elected office. With communication, participation, and coordination, the MGC also supports the activities of other Missouri geology entities and organizations that benefit this mission.
The bill that we may be concerned about is HB 184, Rep. Clemens. The bill is attached.
Have a great week!
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Gregory Sutton
Bunker MO United States
(314)616-6659
gsutton65@gmail.com------------------------------