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.