After collecting nearly 300 signatures from visitors to ACT4MO.org’s website, we are thrilled to announce that ACT4MO.org is endorsing Justin Sparks for Speaker of the Missouri State House of Representatives. Justin Sparks has consistently demonstrated his commitment to conservative values and effective leadership, making him the ideal candidate for this important role.
Supporting Points for Endorsement:
1. Commitment to Protecting Minors:
Justin Sparks sponsored and voted for the SAFE Act, which prohibits transgender surgeries for minors. In contrast, Jon Patterson voted against this crucial legislation.
2. Conservative Voting Record:
Justin Sparks has some of the highest conservative ratings for his votes across all categories, while Jon Patterson has some of the least conservative ratings.
3. Support for IP Reform:
Justin Sparks voted for IP reform, demonstrating his dedication to improving intellectual property laws. On the other hand, Jon Patterson voted against this reform.
4. Advocacy for Life:
Justin Sparks sponsored HJR131 to provide an alternative ballot question to Amendment 3, which would have enshrined a ban in our Constitution. Unfortunately, Jon Patterson personally blocked it from coming to a vote. Furthermore, Justin Sparks has pledged to champion and advocate for legislation to dismantle Amendment 3, while Jon Patterson has implied that it will not be touched and is the law of the land.
5. Ethical Leadership and Decentralization of Power:
Jon Patterson will continue to support unethical practices that have been in place since Republicans took the majority. In contrast, Justin Sparks will make significant changes to decentralize the power of the Speaker, including:
- Allowing any caucus member to call for a removal vote of the sitting Speaker, thus empowering representatives and returning power to the people.
- Ensuring all bills are referred to committees and then to the floor for a vote.
- Eliminating the Rules Committee.
- Holding the unelected bureaucratic deep state in all branches of Missouri government accountable through forming a special committee with subpoena power.
- Eliminating the current process of the House Republican Campaign Committee (HRCC) awarding chairmanships based on financial pledges and instead implementing an ethical practice of merit-based assignments.
Act4Mo.org believes that Justin Sparks’ dedication to conservative principles, ethical leadership, and commitment to decentralizing power make him the best choice for Speaker of the Missouri State House of Representatives. We proudly endorse Justin Sparks and look forward to the positive changes he will bring to our state.