The Missouri House Budget Committee is on deck to work on state budget bills. The roughly $53 billion budget plan includes the state’s obligations to fund Medicaid services for low-income people and residents with disabilities; public education; public safety; the state’s prison system, among other things.

Once the committee passes the budget proposal, the House will debate and vote on the bills. Then the Senate digs into the budget request.

*Ban Missouri law enforcement from enforcing federal gun laws. Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, is attempting to pass a similar bill, also know as the “Second Amendment Preservation Act,” that was previously struck down by a federal court.

*Increase the income tax credit amount and income thresholds to help offset the property taxes of low-income senior citizens. The tax credit, also known as the “Circuit Breaker,” has not been updated since 2008.

*Regulate hemp products that can make children sick and high. Sen. Nick Schroer, R-Defiance, wants intoxicating cannabis edibles and vaping products to be sold at Missouri marijuana dispensaries only. People buying hemp drinks at grocery and liquor stores would be required to be at least 21 years old.

Meanwhile, Gov. Mike Kehoe plans to sign House Bill 495 this week to shift control of the St. Louis Police Department back to a state board. The board will be made up of the St. Louis mayor and St. Louis citizens who are approved by the governor and Missouri Senate.

The bill signing is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Missouri Capitol.