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Government Relations. 2011 Legislative Session Highlights. Appropriations approved by General Assembly $406M core appropriated, 5.45% reduction $2M for UMKC/MSU pharmacy program $1M for competitive grants for nursing schools Steady funding for MRC, Historical Society

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Government Relations

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  1. Government Relations

  2. 2011 Legislative Session Highlights • Appropriations approved by General Assembly • $406M core appropriated, 5.45% reduction • $2M for UMKC/MSU pharmacy program • $1M for competitive grants for nursing schools • Steady funding for MRC, Historical Society • More reliable funding for Hospital • Governor’s additional restrictions • 7% cut to all higher ed institutions • Additional 1.1% for UM • 3% traditional withholding • $384M disbursed for FY12 core budget a

  3. 2011 Legislative Session Highlights • Passed • Curator selection language • Dental teaching license • Nursing Education Incentive grants • Other legislation of note • Bonding plan for capital projects • MOSIRA • Tax Credit Reform b

  4. Current Fiscal Situation • Federal Stabilization dollars no longer available in FY 2013 • In FY 2012, $401M federal stabilization used to balance budget • $189M for K-12 • $212 for enhanced Medicaid match • No FSF remains in the higher ed budget • YTD net general revenue collections are up 2.7% compared to 2010 • FY 12 budget built on a consensus revenue of 4% • Total restrictions of $172M made June 10 by Governor • $57M General Revenue, $115M restricted items • Disaster recovery: $25M Joplin, $25M floods c

  5. Special Session • Calling a Special Session • House/Senate may call by a super-majority (75%) vote in each chamber • Governor may call legislature into special session • Veto session - September 14 • Possible Issues • Tax Credit Reform • Disaster Relief • Nuclear power d

  6. Changes in the Legislature, 2011 • Senate • 26 Republicans , 8 Democrats • 12 members newly elected to the Senate • Republicans picked up 3 seats • 15 Senators with 2 years of legislative experience or less • House • 106 Republicans, 57 Democrats • 79 members newly elected to the House • Republicans picked up 18 seats • 115 Representatives with 2 years of legislative experience or less • 65 Legislators graduated from or attended one of the UM Campuses e

  7. Bringing UM to the Capitol Gov. Nixon with President Owens at UM Legislative Day with 450 alumni and friends. Chancellor George with Rep. Cole McNary at the RCGA breakfast sponsored by UMSL. Rep. Charlie Denison with S&T student David Leck at Undergraduate Research Day. UM Caucus Co-chairs Speaker Steve Tilley and Pro Tem Rob Mayer spoke at the UM Caucus kickoff. f

  8. Bringing legislators to UM Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls, Reps. Steve Webb, Karla May, and Tommie Pierson at Chancellor Deaton’s Black Caucus dinner. Chancellor Morton with Treasurer Clint Zweifel at a MOST announcement. Governor Nixon gives the commencement address at the UMKC School of Law. 8th Congressional district debate with Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson and other candidates at S&T. Rep. Diane Franklin was one of over 45 legislators to attend the freshman tour at MU. Rep. Churie Spreng with UMSL staff during UMSL Alumni weekend. g

  9. Redistricting: Congressional districts • State drops from 9 to 8 • Drawn by General Assembly • Initial map vetoed by Governor • Legislature overrode veto in May • New districts now finalized • Take effect for 2012 elections h

  10. Senate/House Redistricting • Reapportionment Commissions picked by Governor Nixon, have until Sept. 18 to agree on new district maps • If no agreement reached, Missouri Appellate Apportionment Commission appointed by Missouri Supreme Court to draw districts by early December • New boundaries take effect for 2012 elections i

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