Moving Legislation, Defending the Map We’ve reached the point in the legislative session when bills have begun to clear one chamber and move to the other chamber for consideration. This week, my Senate Bill 807 passed out of the Senate and is now in the …
Keeping Race Out of the Classroom There’s been a lot of discussion in recent months about what children are being exposed to in our public schools. Much of this discussion has focused on something loosely described as “critical race theory,” which seeks to …
Working Together While much of the news coming out of the Missouri Senate this week focused on the continuing struggle to pass a congressional redistricting bill, I turned my attention to moving legislation through the upper chamber. I’m happy to report …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses Senate Bills 775, 751 & 640, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to sexual offenses; Senate Bill 834, a measure that would create provisions relating to a …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bill 850, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to criminal laws; Senate Bill 726, a measure that would establish “Hypoplastic Left-Heart Syndrome Awareness Day” in Missouri; …
Great News, Bad News I have some great things to report this week, and some not so great things. I am incredibly pleased my Senate Bill 775 passed unanimously out of the Senate and is now in the hands of the House of Representatives. This legislation is …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 1, 1872, the last day of the 26th General Assembly’s adjourned session.
Senator Bill White’s Capitol Report for March 31, 2022 Working Toward a Legislative Five by Five The military term, “five by five,” refers to transmitted signals that receive perfect “5” scores based on the signal’s strength and clarity, more commonly …
Legislation Provides Clarity and Additional Protections for Survivors JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation affirming rights for survivors of sexual assaults is one step closer to becoming law with the Missouri Senate’s approval of Senate Bill 775, 751 and 640. The …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, was pleased to welcome members of Lafayette High School’s “Dead Patriots Society” to the Missouri State Capitol. The after-school club focused on history and government travels to Jefferson City …
This week, three of my bills were heard in committee. Senate Bill 1096 was heard in the Missouri Senate Insurance and Banking Committee. This measure would modernize several aspects of state law to enhance how the Missouri Division of Finance operates. It …
Moving Through the Legislative Process It was another busy week in the Missouri State Capitol, as lawmakers continue to shepherd priority bills through the legislative process. On March 28, the Senate’s Agriculture Committee, which I chair, heard testimony …
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer has received recognition for his voting record by the American Conservative Union Foundation. JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, announces he has received a Conservative Achievement award from the American …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 31, 1875, third day of the Special Session of the 28th General Assembly.
For Immediate Release: March 30, 2022 Contact: Sen. Mike Moon, 573-751-1480 Senator Mike Moon Continues to Oppose New Congressional Map JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Mike Moon, R-Ash Grove, has repeatedly vocalized his opposition to the congressional …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 30, 1927, the day the Missouri General Assembly passed legislation designating the bluebird as the official state bird.
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, to increase funding for the Kansas City Police Department moved one step closer to becoming law as the House of Representatives Public Safety Committee took testimony on …
Senate Passes Congressional Redistricting Bill Following months of debate, the Senate voted on March 24 in favor of a plan to redraw Missouri’s eight congressional districts, however, the bill faces an uncertain reception when it returns to the House of …
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 29, 1883, the day the Missouri General Assembly created the State Board of Health.
Last week, Senate Bill 743 was passed by the Missouri Senate. The bill would authorize the cities of Clinton and Lincoln to propose a levy for public safety. It also exempts various other sales taxes. My proposal now heads to the Missouri House of …
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