Show-Me KC Tenants Shut Down?!?

This bit of legislation is important because it could thwart the protesting efforts of one of Kansas City's loudest advocacy groups.

Read closely as GOP push back against pandemic talking points moves its way into law . . .

State Rep. Chris Brown, R-Kansas City, is sponsoring a measure that would prohibit any county, municipality, or political subdivision from imposing or enforcing a moratorium on eviction proceedings unless specifically authorized by state law.

He says the public health orders hurt landlords, particularly on retirees who rely on that rental income.

“These people have lease agreements, obviously, with these tenants,” Brown said, “and I certainly believe also it’s a violation of property rights.”

The bill passed the House earlier this month, 102-36, and now is waiting to be heard by the Senate Committee on Local Government and Elections.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Missouri Republicans push plan to prohibit local eviction moratoriums * Missouri Independent

Eviction moratoriums designed to keep people in their homes during the pandemic have drawn the ire of Missouri lawmakers, with Republicans pushing a plan to prohibit them in the future. State Rep. Chris Brown, R-Kansas City, is sponsoring a that would prohibit any county, municipality, or political subdivision from imposing or enforcing a moratorium on eviction proceedings unless specifically authorized by state law.