JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, that will place authority to cap property assessment increases before voters has cleared the Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives. Pending ballot approval, …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 20, 1835, the day St. Louis hosted the first Missouri railroad convention.
Sickle Cell Awareness Week Advances to House On April 14, the Missouri Senate passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 35. This legislation, which I sponsored, establishes the third full week in September as “Sickle Cell Awareness Week.” For those unfamiliar …
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate passed legislation creating additional protections for victims of sexual assault. Senate Bills 775, 751 and 640 make several changes to state law designed to protect the rights of survivors and make the criminal …
I believe one of state government’s biggest roles is to assist those who need a hand up, and not a handout. This is why this past week, I voted for a measure that is designed to cut some of the red tape and speed up the care and consideration needed for …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 19, 1878, the day the first telephone exchange was established in Missouri.
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 17, 1802, the day former lawmaker John Bullock Clark, Sr., was born.
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bill 756, a measure that seeks to modify provisions relating to public utilities; Senate Bill 683, legislation that would make changes to rules governing child care; House Joint Resolution …
Progress and Property Rights When many people think of the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution, they envision someone sitting on the witness stand in a courtroom refusing to testify against themselves during a trial. But if you look a little closer, the …
History Made On April 7, history was made with the confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to sit on the United States Supreme Court. This is an incredibly important moment in the history of our country and one that was long …
Legislation with Real Impact The Senate continued to move legislation forward this week. We passed several Senate bills and sent them onto the House of Representatives for its consideration. We’ve also begun taking up House bills and amending them to …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce that Senate Concurrent Resolution 25 was passed by the Missouri Senate on April 14. This resolution calls for an Article V convention of the states to impose term limits on …
There are still a lot of unanswered questions about the 2020 election, which was, perhaps, the most important election of our lifetimes. Why were state election laws unilaterally rewritten by courts? According to the Constitution, legislatures pass laws, …
More legislation is moving through the process as the 2022 legislative session heads into its final month. House Bill 1606 was voted out of the Missouri Senate Local Government and Elections Committee, which I chair. This bill provides a number of reforms …
A Productive Week in the Senate Senator Hoskins welcomed Carolyn Crooker, executive director of the Sedalia Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, left, and Warrensburg CVB Executive Director Marcy Barnhart, right, to the Capitol this week. The Missouri …
Easter Reflections Easter is a time of renewal. As we turn our thoughts to the resurrection of Christ, we’re reminded that he is our example. Just as he sacrificed himself on the cross and rose from the dead, we are also called to death and resurrection. …
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for April 14, 2022 Utility Bill Receives Approval I’m pleased to report my utility bill, Senate Bill 756, was perfected on April 11, and after one more vote of approval, it will head to the House of Representatives for …
As the General Assembly enters the final four weeks of the 2022 legislative session, I have several pieces of good news to report. For starters, the Missouri Senate recently passed my Senate Bill 997. Currently, state employees have the option to be paid …
Moving Legislation Forward Recognizing Historically Black Colleges and Universities This session, I co-sponsored Senate Bill 718, which designates the third week of September as “Historically Black College and University Week” in Missouri. This …
Senator Elaine Gannon’s Capitol Report for April 14, 2022 The Golden Rule Easter weekend begins with Maundy Thursday, a day for Christians to reflect on the final, selfless acts of Jesus. Knowing he would soon be denied, betrayed and crucified before …
