Governor Parson’s Statement on House Passage of STEM Education and Treatment Court Legislation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Governor Parson issued the following statement regarding the Missouri House of Representatives’ passage of STEM Education HB 3 (sponsored by State Representative Travis Fitzwater) and Treatment Court HB 2 (sponsored by State Representative Kevin Austin):

“While we are pleased that Missouri’s fiscally responsible budget was upheld, our focus remains on the special session priorities of STEM education and treatment courts. We would like to thank Rep. Fitzwater and Rep. Austin for their hard work ensuring the House passage. We look forward to working with Senator Libla, Senator Dixon, and the entire Senate on final passage of these two important issues for the State of Missouri.”