Weekly Poll - February 8

Survey conducted February 6, 2015 - February 7, 2015. 680 likely voters participated in the survey. Survey weighted to match expected turnout demographics for the 2016 General Election. Margin of Error is +/-3.8%. Totals do not always equal 100% due to rounding. Survey conducted by Remington Research Group on behalf of Missouri Scout.

There is new legislation in the Missouri Legislature. I will read you a summary of each proposed bill. Please indicate whether you support or oppose the proposed legislation.

Q: Senate Bill 44 makes it an unlawful employment practice for a public employer to inquire into or consider the criminal record of an applicant during the interview process. The law allows the employer to inquire into and consider criminal records ONLY after a conditional job offer has been made. The law does not apply to any position when federal or state law expressly permits the review of criminal histories of applicants. Do you support or oppose this legislation?

Support...........................31%

Oppose............................45%

Don't know.....................24%

Q: Senate Bill 145 requires that health benefit plans provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders including coverage for a broad array of specialist services as prescribed by the patient's treatment team. Do you support or oppose this legislation?

Support...........................47%

Oppose............................37%

Don't know.....................17%

Q: Senate Bill 174 creates the "Missouri Achieving a Better Life Experience Program." Under this act, a person may make tax-deductible contributions to an account established for the purpose of financing the qualified disability expenses of a beneficiary. Do you support or oppose this legislation?

Support...........................56%

Oppose............................19%

Don't know.....................25%

Q: Senate Bill 287 allows veterans and their spouses and dependent children, as well as spouses and dependent children of deceased veterans, with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level, to be eligible for MO HealthNet benefits. Do you support or oppose this legislation?

Support...........................71%

Oppose............................19%

Don't know.....................11%