JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Justin Brown, R-Rolla, has been named to chair the Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Illegal Immigration, a panel established to examine varying aspects of illegal immigration and its effects on the Show-Me State. “I am …
Wrapping Up A Successful Session The 2022 legislative session has come to a close. While at times the session was stressful and outcomes were uncertain, I believe the General Assembly still managed to do a lot of good for the people of Missouri. First and …
American Rescue Plan Act Website Launched On May 16, the governor announced the launch of a public website to help guide access to Missouri’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The website, moarpa.mo.gov, enables visitors to learn about how ARPA State …
JEFFERSON CITY — Conservative state Sen. Rick Brattin’s, R-Harrisonville, legislation protecting students from pornographic materials in schools passed the Missouri Legislature on May 12. Senator Brattin originally filed the language in Senate Bill 1224 …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, discusses Mental Health Awareness Month: The Need for Transformative Investments into Behavioral Health Care. The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Our focus this month should be …
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer presents a certificate of recognition honoring former K-9 officer Ajax to Platte County Sheriff Deputy Jessica Harrison, the dog’s handler. JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has presented a certificate of …
The Session Ends The 2022 legislative session has come to a close. It was a contentious four and half months but, in the end, we were able to accomplish quite a bit of good with a number of important measures crossing the legislative finish line. We passed …
The End of Session The Second Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly has come to a close. The Senate ended legislative activity Thursday evening with the approval of a new congressional redistricting map. All told, we passed more than 60 separate …
Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for May 16, 2022 Another Legislative Session Is in the Books The final gavel fell on May 12, drawing the 2022 legislative session to a close for the Missouri Senate. While I am disappointed my proposal to extend …
On the Floor The 2022 legislative session came to an early close in the Missouri Senate on May 12. Despite ending a day early, the Senate managed to pass a number of important bills. For instance, Senate Bill 775 makes several updates to the state’s Sexual …
KCPD Funding Bill Passes The 2022 legislative session ended on May 13. During the final hours, I was able to get one of my top legislative priorities across the finish line. Legislation sent to the governor’s desk last week will thwart future efforts to …
A Success End to Session In the final week of the 2022 legislative session, several of my priority pieces of legislation were passed by the General Assembly. On May 10, the General Assembly passed House Bill 1720, an agriculture omnibus bill. Contained …
Another legislative session has come and gone in Missouri. The Legislature spends four and a half months in Jefferson City each year with the goal of making life easier for everyone in our state. This may sound like a grandiose plan, but it is something …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, issued the following statement regarding the 2022 legislative session: “My colleagues and I have wrapped up the 2022 legislative session. Each session provides its own unique set of challenges. This …
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for May 16, 2022 The Final Gavel Falls The final gavel fell on the evening of May 12, signaling the end of the Senate’s 2022 legislative session. Many of my sponsored bills were “Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed” as …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 15, 1861, final day of the Called Session of the 21st General Assembly.
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 14, 1932, the day Missouri’s first female, African-American Missouri senator — Gwen Giles — was born.
2022 Session Ends The Missouri Senate ended its participation in the 2022 legislative session nearly a day before the constitutional deadline after passing a hastily presented congressional redistricting map late Thursday afternoon. Invoking a rarely used …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce his Senate Bill 918 was truly agreed to and finally passed as a part of House Bill 2485. Senate Bill 918 revises the process by which the Missouri Department of Natural …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce his Senate Bill 820 was passed by the Missouri General Assembly and is headed to the governor’s desk for his consideration. This bill prevents homeowner’s associations (HOAs) …
