Purpose

Ensures dialogue with local, state and federal elected officials. Creates a forum for Chamber members with an interest in legislative action supporting their businesses. This committee recommends a slate of legislative priorities to the Board of Directors who vote in support of an annual legislative agenda reflecting the membership.  The committee plans monthly Legislative Briefings with Local, State, and Federal Representatives and co-sponsors the Chamber’s Legislative Day in Jefferson City in partnership with Eastern Jackson County Chambers of Commerce and the State of the Schools luncheon in the fall.

Details

  • Meets the third Friday of the month, 8:30 AM
  • Legislative Briefing follows committee meeting at 9:00 AM on in-session months
  • Time commitment: Attending one half-hour meeting monthly & as needed for other projects throughout the year
  • Committee is open to join year-round
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Committee Chairperson

Eileen Weir, Centric

Staff Liaison

Valerie Byrnes, President
valerie@ichamber.biz
816.463.3510

2026 Missouri Legislature Issue Tracking

2026 Independence Chamber
Legislative Agenda

Our Legislative Agenda is developed by the Public Policy Committee and communicates the Chamber’s positions on issues at the local, state, and federal levels of government. Working together with various legislative organizations helps promote public policy decisions that reflect the priorities of the Independence business economy. Below is our stance on our economy’s pressing issues, as of January 2026.

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LEGISLATIVE AGENDA