Governor considering special legislative session

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson gives a thumbs up after a press conference Wednesday July 11, 2018 at the Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson gives a thumbs up after a press conference Wednesday July 11, 2018 at the Governor's Mansion in Jefferson City.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Gov. Mike Parson said he is considering calling the Missouri Legislature into a special session next month.

Parson told reporters Monday at the Capitol that he has had discussions with House and Senate members about whether to have a special session and, if so, what topics to address.

The governor's comments came after he was asked whether he was considering calling a special session - potentially to include ethics legislation.

A special session likely would occur around the time of the annual veto session Sept. 12.

That could allow lawmakers to weigh in with their own ethics bill before voters consider a November ballot measure. An initiative is seeking to amend the constitution to limit lobbyist gifts, revamp campaign contribution limits and change the way legislative districts are drawn.