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News from Senator Richard
Missouri Senate Looks to Address Workers' Compensation Law in 2016 in Response to Supreme Court Ruling
Dec 11, 2015 9:15:51 AM
My top priority as a state lawmaker and public servant has always been, and will always be, growing a stronger, more resilient economy for the people of Missouri. This is why in each and every legislative session, I have focused on creating and supporting measures that attract and retain top employers across all industries.
House Speaker Todd Richardson and Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard Announce Joint Hearing to Examine Funding for Refugee Assistance Programs
Nov 20, 2015 1:06:30 PM
JEFFERSON CITY - House Speaker Todd Richardson and Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard today announced a joint hearing that will thoroughly examine the various programs the governor could utilize to provide assistance to refugees.

Click on the link below to view a Preliminary Draft of the Second Amendment Preservation Bill. Legislation regarding this issue will be filed for the upcoming session.

Click on the link below to view the Summary of the Proposed Second Amendment Preservation Bill

Committee Membership:
  Administration, Chairman
  Gubernatorial Appointments, Chairman
  Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics, Vice-Chairman
  Joint Committee on Life Sciences
  Missouri Job Training Joint Legislative Oversight Committee
  Senate Select Committee on Capital Improvements

Counties Represented:
  Dade, Jasper and Newton
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Legislative Service:
  Elected to the Senate:
    2010, 2014
  House of Representatives:
    2002 - 2010