Bob Nance Capitol Report for December 22nd, 2009
By: Rep. Bob Nance
36th District
“In regard to the Senate vote on the amended healthcare bill on Sunday morning at 1 a.m. … I told my children when they were growing up, nothing good can happen if you are out after midnight.”
- Bob Nance
The year is winding down and the excitement of the next legislative session is beginning to take hold. Session begins on January 6th.
Federal Impact on State and Family Budgets:
It will certainly be a challenging year with the weak economy and the resulting loss of sales tax revenue needed to pay for critical services and federally unfunded mandates.
The potential cost of Healthcare Reform in Washington is still not known. One thing for sure is that the federal government will expect the states to spend more on Healthcare.
If passed, Cap and Trade Legislation will affect rural states like Missouri the most because of our use of coal for electricity generation. The utility companies expect the increase in cost to reach $1000-$1160 a year per household. That number does not include normal increases that take place.
I am filing several bills for consideration this year and will share those in the coming month.
I wish all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
In your service,
Bob Nance
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