SJR 43 Missouri Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Modifies provisions relating to MO HealthNet

Based solely on the provided information, this bill (SJR 43) is a procedural resolution that modifies provisions related to MO HealthNet (Missouri's Medicaid program). The official abstract states only that it "modifies provisions" without specifying the exact changes, and no concrete policy details are included in the context. The bill is currently in committee (Families, Seniors and Health) after a hearing, with a "Do Pass" recommendation from the committee. Without specific language or provisions described in the available context, a detailed summary of its policy impact or affected groups cannot be provided.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Dec 2024

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Dec 1, 2024 Last action Mar 5, 2025

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Introduced → Senate Committee Substitute - Committee Version · 7 edits

MODERATE

The bill was revised from a version proposing work requirements for MO HealthNet recipients to a version that repeals an existing section and adopts new language establishing eligibility based on income and age, while allowing the General Assembly to authorize work requirements. The revision simplifies the constitutional amendment language and shifts focus from detailed work requirements to establishing baseline eligibility criteria.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from adding a new section with detailed work requirements to repealing an existing section (36(c)) and adopting new eligibility criteria, with work requirements made optional rather than mandatory.

ELIGIBILITY

Age requirements changed from 18-50 years to 19-65 years for MO HealthNet eligibility.

Income threshold changed from 133% of federal poverty level plus 5% to a specific calculation based on federal poverty level guidelines.

REQUIREMENT

Detailed work and community engagement requirements (80 hours monthly) were removed from the constitutional text.

Specific exemptions for disabilities, pregnancy, primary caregiver status, and other circumstances were removed from the constitutional text.

New language allows the General Assembly to authorize work and community engagement requirements rather than mandating them.

TIMELINE

Implementation timeline references changed from July 1, 2021 to January 1, 2019 for statutory references.

TECHNICAL

New official summary statement added for voter information ballot language.

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Committee

Mar 5, 2025

Upper · Passed

SCS Voted Do Pass S Families, Seniors and Health Committee (0067S.02C)

upper

Feb 19, 2025

Upper · Passed

Hearing Conducted S Families, Seniors and Health Committee

upper

Dec 1, 2024

Introduced

Prefiled

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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors