Only two taxing jurisdictions in the state taxed veterans' organizations. One of the resolution's sponsors, Sen. Luann Ridgeway, R-Clay County, said veterans' organizations would have struggled if they had to pay property taxes.
"Of all the complaints against Voter ID, no one complained about this part," said Sen. Luann Ridgeway, R-Smithville, who had sponsored a similar straight-ticket voting ban.. Ridgeway said that she got the idea for the bill after talking to voters.
"Of all the issues that are on the Missouri ballot this is probably the least controversial and easiest yes votes for the people of the state of Missouri to clarify that we don't want any more taxes on our veterans organizations," said Sen. Luann Ridgeway, who sponsored the resolution in the Senate.
On Wednesday, Sen. Luann Ridgeway, R-Clay County, charged during Senate debate that the organization had sponsored an event at the statehouse last year in opposition to Medicaid cuts.
"We had to draw a line in the sand to send a message that this type of activity is unacceptable," said Kansas City area Republican Sen. Luann Ridgeway during Senate debate.
Kansas City area Republican Sen. Luann Ridgeway supported the measure in order to punish the agency for an illegal activity, using taxpayer money for political purposes.
Kansas City area Republican Sen. Luann Ridgeway supported the measure in order to punish the agency for an illegal activity, using taxpayer money for political purposes.
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