The Missouri Senate Minute

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November 
Nov. 28: A couple of new transportation laws are now in effect. Both Senate Bill 222 and Senate Bill 225 became law on Aug. 28. This comes at the same time the 21st Century Missouri Transportation System Task Force is about to complete its mission. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Jeanie Riddle, R-Callaway County, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Nov. 21: New rules for foster families are now part of Missouri law. Senate Bill 160 modifies provisions relating to child protection, and took effect on Aug. 28. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Nov. 14: A measure that did not survive the executive branch this year is Senate Bill 128, which would have modified various provisions relating to crime; however, Senate Bill 139, which modifies provisions relating to health care, did become law this year. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Bob Dixon, R-Springfield, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Nov. 7: The 21st Century Missouri Transportation System Task Force has two hearings scheduled for this month. The first will be held tomorrow (11/8) at the Capitol. The second will be on Nov. 15 in Cape Girardeau. We’ve included actualities from task force member, Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Spring, and Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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October
Oct. 31: Senate Bill 5 modifies several provisions relating to abortion, and took effect on Oct. 24. A legal question over the measure was set aside by a judge last week, but a new lawsuit against the new law has been filed this week. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Oct. 24: A new Missouri law continues to be looked at by a variety of interests. Senate Bill 43 modifies the law relating to unlawful discrimination, and took effect on Aug. 28. There are some people who say the new law will result in the state receiving less federal money. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Ed Emery, R-Lamar, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Oct. 17: The 21st Century Missouri Transportation System Task Force holds its second hearing in just as many weeks. At the same time, some Missouri senators are still talking about a legislative transportation victory from earlier this year. We’ve included actualities from task force co-chair, Sen. Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Oct. 10: The 21st Century Missouri Transportation System Task Force plans to return to Jefferson City for its next hearing this week. The panel has been holding hearings all across Missouri since this summer. We’ve included actualities from committee member, Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Spring, and Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Oct. 3: Senate Bill 108 grants re-employment rights to members of the military. The new law took effect on Aug. 28. In the meantime, the Missouri Senate-House work group tasked with finding a funding solution for approximately 8,000 Missourians who require in-home care reaches its three-week deadline. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Gary Romine, R-Farmington, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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September
Sept. 26: Health care the focus of a couple of new state laws. Senate Bill 88 establishes a two-year statute of limitation for claims of malpractice or negligence against veterinarians. Senate Bill 50 relates to health care registries. We’ve included actualities from both bill sponsors, Sen. Dan Brown, R-Rolla, and Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Sept. 19: A Missouri senator will co-chair a work group aimed at finding solutions to in-home care that could be lost to some 8,000 Missourians, since lawmakers were unsuccessful in overriding the veto of House Committee Bill 3. The work group has been given a three-week deadline. We’ve included actualities from work group co-chair, Sen. Mike Cunningham, R-Rogersville, and Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Sept. 12: When Missouri senators return to Jefferson City for this week’s annual veto session, several Missourians will be watching House Committee Bill 3, legislation that focused on funding for vulnerable senior citizens. The measure is one of five that saw a veto. Veto session will start tomorrow (9/13) at noon. We’ve included actualities from Missouri Senate Majority Floor Leader Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, and Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Sept. 5: Another new law comes from Senate Bill 52, legislation that creates several provisions relating to suicide awareness and prevention. In addition, lawmakers are starting to look ahead to the next legislative session. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, and Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard, R-Joplin, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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August
Aug. 29: Senate Bill 34 is among the measures that became law on Monday (8/28). The new law modifies and creates new provisions relating to criminal offenses. Among these is creation of the Blue Alert System a reality in Missouri. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Mike Cunningham, R-Rogersville, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Aug. 22: The Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Labor Reform meets for the first time. The topic for the first hearing was prevailing wage. Other subjects could be talked about in future gatherings. We’ve included actualities from committee chair, Sen. Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Aug. 15: Among the measures set to become law later this month is Senate Bill 66, which will modify provisions of law relating to workers’ compensation. The new law will take effect on Aug. 28. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Aug. 8: Most Missouri laws take effect on Aug. 28. There are exceptions. For instance, Senate Bill 8, a proposal that changes the law relating to flashing lights on motor vehicles and equipment, which became law when it signed by the governor on June 28. Senate Bill 16 exempts delivery charges from sales and use taxes. It will take effect on Aug. 28. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Brian Munzlinger, R-Williamstown, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Aug. 1: Senate Bill 5 is the result of the Second Extraordinary Session of the 99th General Assembly. The measure modifies several provisions relating to abortion and will become law in late October. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, and Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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July
July 25: Missouri senators return to Jefferson City to resume the Second Extraordinary Session of the 99th General Assembly. They are, again, considering Senate Bill 5. The measure relates to abortion. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Ryan Silvey, R-Kansas City, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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July 18: Another measure relating to tort reform is set to become law. On June 30, the governor signed Senate Bill 43, which will modify the law relating to unlawful discrimination. The new law will take effect on Aug. 28. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Gary Romine, R-Farmington, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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July 11: Among the measures that have seen a veto this year is House Committee Bill 3, which sought to modify provisions relating to funds for vulnerable senior citizens. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Dan Brown, R-Rolla, and Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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July 4: Missouri’s “Foster Care Bill of Rights” is closer to creation. Senate Bill 160 will modify provisions relating to child protection. While some provisions of the measure took effect when it was signed on June 22, others will become law on Aug. 28. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville, and Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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 June
June 27: Missouri’s next fiscal year will start on July 1. Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2018 operating budget totals $27.6 billion. Fiscal Year 2018 will last through June 30, 2018. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Mike Cunningham, R-Rogersville, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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June 20: Both Senate Bills 108 and 279 are signed into law. Each measure relates to members of the military and will take effect on Aug. 28. In addition, the Second Extraordinary Session of the 99th General Assembly is in its second week. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Gary Romine, R-Farmington, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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June 13: Missouri senators are set to debate Senate Bill 5, Senate Bill 6 and Senate Bill 1 — which closely mirrors Senate Bill 67 from this year’s regular session. The governor called the Second Extraordinary Session of the 99th General Assembly last week. It started yesterday (6/12). We’ve included actualities from Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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June 6: The governor signs Senate Bill 182, which will modify provisions of law relating to project-labor agreements, into law. The new law will take effect on Aug. 28. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, and Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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May
May 30: It only took five days to send House Bill 1 to the executive branch. The measure would authorize the Missouri Public Service Commission, or PSC, to approve a special rate for certain facilities. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Mike Cunningham, R-Rogersville, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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May 23: Missouri senators begin the Extraordinary Session of the 99th General Assembly. The session was called by the governor in order to secure a smelter and steel mill in southeast Missouri. By law, an extraordinary — or special — session can last up to 60 days. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Gary Romine, R-Farmington, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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May 16: The First Regular Session of the 99th General Assembly comes to a close, which has some Missouri senators looking back at what worked and what didn’t. We’ve included actualities from Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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May 11: Missouri senators start a dialogue on House Bill 1194 and 1193, a measure that seeks to prohibit political subdivisions from requiring a minimum wage that exceeds the requirements of state law. The proposal has been set aside for further discussion. We’ve included actualities from bill handler, Sen. Dan Hegeman, R-Cosby, and Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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May 10: Missouri senators amend and return to the Missouri House of Representatives House Bill 151, legislation that would allow the Missouri Department of Revenue to issue Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards. Session will conclude at 6 p.m. this coming Friday. We’ve included actualities from bill handler, Sen. Ryan Silvey, R-Kansas City, and Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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May 9: House Committee Bill 3, which seeks to modify provisions relating to funds for vulnerable senior citizens, is back in the Missouri House of Representatives. Missouri senators made additional changes to the measure yesterday, after having passed it last week. We’ve included actualities from bill handler, Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, and Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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May 8: Missouri senators send Senate Bill 313 to the Missouri House of Representatives for consideration. The measure seeks to modify provisions relating to elementary and secondary education. Only one week remains in the First Regular Session of the 99th General Assembly. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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May 4: Missouri senators begin discussion on the final version of the Fiscal Year 2018 operating budget for the Show-Me State. The Missouri Senate-House conference committee completed its work in a single day. Missouri’s financial blueprint for the next fiscal year has to delivered to the governor by 6 p.m. tomorrow (May 5). We’ve included actualities from Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, Sen. Dan Brown, R-Rolla, and committee member, Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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May 3: Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2018 operating budget now moves to a Missouri Senate-House conference committee. By law, the budget must be sent to the executive branch no later than 6 p.m. on Friday (May 5). We’ve included actualities from Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee member, Sen. Dan Hegeman, R-Cosby, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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May 2: The Missouri Senate Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee hears Senate Bill 73, a measure that seeks to create new provisions of law relating to financial disclosure under campaign finance laws. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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May 1: Now that Missouri senators have crafted their version of a financial plan for the state, it’s up to Missouri Senate and House conferees to get a budget through both chambers and to the executive branch by 6 p.m. this coming Friday (May 5). We’ve included actualities from Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, Sen. Dan Brown, R-Rolla, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April
April 27: Missouri senators say yes to their version of the state operating budget for Fiscal Year 2018. From here, the proposed financial plan will go to a conference committee of Missouri Senate and House members. We’ve included actualities from Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, Sen. Dan Brown, R-Rolla, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 26: Missouri senators add funding to education. An amendment to House Bill 2, which funds elementary and secondary education, would still need to go a Missouri Senate-House conference committee. Missouri senators began working on the Fiscal Year 2018 state operating budget yesterday (April 25). We’ve included actualities from Sen. Gary Romine, R-Farmington, and Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee member, Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 25: House Bill 302 would create the “Blue Alert System” for notifying the public when law enforcement officers are seriously injured or killed. Missouri senators discussed the measure yesterday afternoon (April 24) and laid over the bill for future talks. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Bob Dixon, R-Springfield, and Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 24: Missouri senators could discuss the Fiscal Year 2018 state operating budget this week. The budget has to be approved by the full Missouri General Assembly by 6 p.m. on Friday, May 5. We’ve included actualities from Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee member, Sen. Mike Cunningham, R-Rogersville, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 20: Missouri senators make changes to House Bill 339, a measure that would modify provisions relating to settlement agreements in tort claims and establish a statute of limitations for claims against veterinarians. The proposal now returns to the Missouri House of Representatives with a Missouri Senate amendment. We’ve included actualities from bill handler, Sen. Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, and Sen. Jacob Hummel, D-St. Louis, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 19: Missouri senators spend hours talking about House Committee Bill 3, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to funds for vulnerable senior citizens. The measure has been set aside for future discussion. We’ve included actualities from bill handler, Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester, and Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 18: The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee is nearing the end of its goal for the year. The panel could have the Fiscal Year 2018 state operating budget ready for the full Missouri Senate before week’s end. The budget has to be delivered to the executive branch by May 5. We’ve included actualities from committee member, Sen. Dan Hegeman, R-Cosby, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 17: The full Missouri Senate could begin discussing the Fiscal Year 2018 state operating budget this week. The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee spent most of last week going through the 13 bills that comprise the state’s spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. We’ve included actualities from committee chair, Sen. Dan Brown, R-Rolla, and committee member, Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 13: Both Senate Concurrent Resolution 14 and Senate Bill 22 are sent to the Missouri House of Representatives. Senate Concurrent Resolution 14 asks Congress for the calling of an Article V convention of states to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution regarding term limits for members of Congress. Senate Bill 22 would modify provisions relating to contaminated homes. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, and Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 12: Missouri senators give preliminary approval to Senate Bill 204, legislation that seeks to require every individual who is 17 years or older — and is arrested for a felony offense — to provide a biological sample for DNA profiling, and return to the Missouri House of Representatives House Bill 130, a measure that would enact provisions relating to transportation network companies. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, and Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 11: Missouri senators give first-round approval to Senate Bill 313, a measure that would modify provisions relating to elementary and secondary education. A second positive vote would send the proposal to the Missouri House of Representatives for similar consideration. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Andrew Koenig, R-Manchester; Sen. Jacob Hummel, D-St. Louis; and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 10: Missouri senators make changes to the supplemental budget for the remainder of the current fiscal year. House Bill 14 now returns to the Missouri House of Representatives for renewed consideration. Fiscal Year 2017 will end on June 30. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Spring, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 6: Missouri senators consider a couple of different measures, both of which have been tabled for later discussion. Senate Bill 220 seeks to provide that a person who is injured by a product has 10 years after the sale or lease of the product to bring a suit for damages. Senate Bill 373 would establish the Missouri Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Jeanie Riddle, R-Callaway County, and Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 5: Missouri senators talk about two measures that relate to women’s health. Senate Bill 41 would provide protection for alternatives-to-abortion agencies. Senate Bill 67 seeks to modify provisions of law relating to abortion, including donation of fetal tissue, tissue reports, abortion reports, employee disclosure policies and abortion facility inspections. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, and Sen. John Rizzo, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 4: Missouri senators give first-round approval to Senate Bill 434, a measure that would allow school districts to allocate less than 1 percent, but no less than .5 percent, of money received under the school foundation formula to the professional development committee of the district when certain requirements are met. Another positive vote would send the proposal to the Missouri House of Representatives for similar consideration. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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April 3: Senate Bill 375 gets a hearing in the Missouri Senate Seniors, Families and Children Committee. The measure would change the law regarding consent for a minor to obtain an abortion. The committee has yet to take action on the proposal. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March
March 30: Missouri senators give preliminary approval to Senate Bill 213, which would establish requirements for certain settlement offers of tort claims which must be accepted within a specified period of time. The measure would still need another “yes” vote before it could be sent to the Missouri House of Representatives for similar consideration. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 29: Missouri senators spend several hours talking about Senate Bill 190, which seeks to modify provisions relating to ratemaking for public utilities. Following a second day of discussion, the measure has been laid over for further dialogue. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Ed Emery, R-Lamar, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 28: Missouri senators give first-round approval to Senate Bill 293, a measure that seeks to modify the per-ton fee that is paid to the Division of Fire Safety for the use of explosives under the Missouri Blasting Safety Act. Another positive vote would send the proposal to the Missouri House of Representatives for similar consideration. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Gary Romine, R-Farmington, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 27: The second half of the 2017 legislative starts today. In the remaining seven weeks of session, education measures may see more of a role, including Senate Bill 428. This measure would authorize charter schools to be operated in any school district in the state. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Spring, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 23: Many Missouri senators have legislation that has yet to be heard on the Missouri Senate floor. Legislative mid-session recess will conclude on March 27, at which point there will be seven weeks remaining in the First Regular Session of the 99th General Assembly. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Dan Hegeman, R-Cosby, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 22: Missouri senators look ahead to the second half of the 2017 legislative session. Many unresolved issues remain, with only seven weeks left before May 12. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 21: Many of the bills that have seen time on the Missouri Senate floor this session relate to labor reform. Among these is House Bill 251, which would create new provisions relating to public labor organizations. Missouri senators continue to be on mid-session recess, and will return to the Capitol on March 27. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Ed Emery, R-Lamar, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 20: Missouri senators reach the recognized halfway mark of the First Regular Session of the 99th General Assembly. With 11 weeks now concluded, lawmakers have sent one Senate measure and two House bills to the executive branch. Session will continue on March 27. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Mike Cunningham, R-Rogersville, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 16: Missouri senators send to the governor House Bill 153, which would modify provisions relating to expert witnesses. Lawmakers are now on their annual mid-session recess, and will return to Jefferson City on March 27. We’ve included actualities from bill handler, Sen. Doug Libla, R-Poplar Bluff, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 15: Missouri senators spend time on two measures. Senate Bill 10 seeks to modify the Missouri Works and Missouri Works Training programs. This measure has received first-round Missouri Senate approval, and still needs another affirmative vote before it could move to the Missouri House of Representatives for similar consideration. The Missouri Senate also continues to discuss House Bill 251, which would create new provisions relating to public labor organizations. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Jay Wasson, R-Nixa, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 14: Debate begins on House Bill 251, a measure that would require authorization for certain labor unions to use dues and fees to make political contributions and require consent for withholding earnings from paychecks. The proposal has been laid over for further discussion. We’ve included actualities from bill handler, Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 13: The Missouri Senate Small Business and Industry Committee hears Senate Bill 69, legislation that would create new provisions of law relating to leave from employment. Committee action has not yet been taken on the measure. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, and Sen. Doug Libla, R-Poplar Bluff, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 9: Missouri senators begin floor discussion of House Bill 130. The measure would create regulations relating to transportation network companies. A second day of talk continued into this afternoon. We’ve included actualities from bill handler, Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, and Sen. John Rizzo, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 8: Preliminary Missouri Senate approval is given to Senate Bill 34, legislation that would create the crime of illegal reentry. Another “yes” vote would send the measure to the Missouri House of Representatives for similar consideration. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Mike Cunningham, R-Rogersville, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 7: Missouri senators give preliminary approval to Senate Bill 66, which seeks to make changes to some of the laws relating to workers’ compensation. Another “yes” vote would send the proposal to the Missouri House of Representatives for similar consideration. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 6: The Missouri Senate Education Committee continues to hear legislation, as Missouri senators move toward the second half of the First Regular Session of the 99th General Assembly. The panel is considering Senate Bill 378, a measure that would modify provisions relating to early childhood education, and Senate Bill 23, which seeks to make numerous changes to provisions relating to elementary and secondary education. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsors, Sen. Wayne Wallingford, R-Cape Girardeau, and Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 2: A rare move is made in the Missouri Senate. Senate Bill 128, a measure that would repeal provisions designating the number and location of the divisions of the 16th Judicial Circuit, has been left on the Missouri Senate Consent Calendar — pending further study. Consent bills are those considered noncontroversial and/or without a fiscal note. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Bob Dixon, R-Springfield, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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March 1: Senate Bill 43 receives first-round Missouri Senate approval. The measure would make changes to the law relating to unlawful discrimination. The proposal still needs another affirmative Missouri Senate vote before it could be sent to the Missouri House of Representatives for similar consideration. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Gary Romine, R-Farmington, and Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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February
Feb. 28: Discussion begins on Senate Bill 43, a measure that would make changes to the law relating to unlawful discrimination. The proposal has been set aside for future debate. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Gary Romine, R-Farmington, and Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 27: Missouri senators continue to hear legislation in committee. Senate Joint Resolution 12 would cap annual appropriations and reduce income tax rates, upon a vote of the people. Senate Bill 344 seeks to expunge certain criminal records relating to prostitution. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Spring, and Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 23: Missouri senators spend time discussing Senate Bill 37 and 244, which would allow the Missouri Department of Revenue to issue Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses and identification cards, and Senate Bill 74, legislation that seeks to establish a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in Missouri. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, and Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 22: Missouri senators talk about Senate Bill 457 as soon as they first hear about it. The measure seeks to remove certain roads from the responsibility of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and direct certain sales and use tax funds into the state road fund. The bill was introduced today (2/22) and has not yet been assigned to a Missouri Senate committee. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Spring, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 21: Missouri senators spend time talking about Senate Bill 113, legislation that would modify the law relating to discharge of employees under workers’ compensation statutes. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, and Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 20: Senate Bill 360, legislation that would make changes to laws governing virtual public schools, has been heard by the Missouri Senate Education Committee. The measure is one of several that relate to virtual education in Missouri. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, and Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 16: A preliminary vote is given to Senate Bill 45 by the Missouri Senate. The proposal would make changes to laws regarding arbitration agreements between employers and at-will employees. Another vote is still needed before the measure could be sent to the Missouri House of Representatives for its consideration. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Gary Romine, R-Farmington, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 15: Missouri senators begin discussion of Senate Bill 45, legislation that would modify laws regarding arbitration agreements between employers and at-will employees. The measure has been laid over for further consideration. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Gary Romine, R-Farmington, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 14: Missouri senators give first-round approval to Senate Bill 237, a measure that would change the definitions of “employee” and “physician employee” in actions against health care providers for personal injury or death. The proposal still needs another vote from the Missouri Senate before it could move on to the Missouri House of Representatives for its consideration. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 13: The Missouri Senate Seniors, Families and Children Committee hears legislation. The panel hears Senate Bill 245, legislation that would require health carriers and health care providers to establish shared-savings incentive programs, and Senate Bill 363, which would require long-term care facilities to institute policies facilitating familial involvement. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsors, Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville, and Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 9: Missouri senators give preliminary approval to Senate Bill 182, which seeks to make changes to provisions of law relating to project labor agreements. The measure awaits a final vote before it could be sent to the Missouri House of Representatives for its consideration. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, and Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 8: Missouri senators continue to discuss Senate Bill 182, which relates to project-labor agreements. The measure has been the main point for lawmakers for two consecutive days on the Missouri Senate floor. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, and Sen. John Rizzo, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 7: Missouri senators begin floor discussion of Senate Bill 182, a measure that would make changes to laws relating to project labor agreements. The legislation has been set aside for future dialogue. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 6: Missouri senators get their first look at the proposed budget for Missouri’s upcoming fiscal year. Fiscal Year 2018 will start on July 1, 2017. Lawmakers are required to have the budget delivered to the governor by 6 p.m. on May 5. We’ve included actualities from Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, Sen. Dan Brown, R-Rolla, and Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 2: The Missouri Senate Seniors, Families and Children Committee hears Senate Bill 104, which would make changes to procedures in guardianship and conservator proceedings for incapacitated or disabled people. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Wayne Wallingford, R-Cape Girardeau, and Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 1: Senate Bill 31, which would affect the “collateral source” rule, is taken up by Missouri senators. The measure would undo a judge’s decision on tort reform legislation from 2010. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Ed Emery, R-Lamar, and Sen. Jacob Hummel, D-St. Louis, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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January 2017
Jan. 31: Missouri senators vote to turn down a proposed pay raise for them and statewide elected officials. House Concurrent Resolution 4 opposes recommendations made by the Missouri Citizens Commission on Compensation for Elected Officials. Missouri senators vote 25-two to reject the recommended pay hikes. We’ve included actualities from resolution handler, Senate Majority Floor Leader Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, and Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 30: Missouri senators prepare to finish the first month of the 2017 legislative session. As they do, hundreds of measures are making their way through the varying committees in the Missouri Senate. These include Senate Bill 190, which would make changes to some of the ratemaking rules for public utilities, and Senate Bill 28, which would have the Missouri Department of Social Services apply for a waiver for MO HealthNet. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Ed Emery, R-Lamar, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 26: Missouri senators send Senate Bill 19 to the Missouri House of Representatives for its consideration. The measure, called Right to Work by supporters, passed today on a 21-12 vote. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Dan Brown, R-Rolla, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 25: Committee hearings continue in the Missouri Senate. The Missouri Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee hears Senate Bill 46, which would increase penalties against those convicted of assault and manslaughter on law enforcement and emergency responders. The panel has yet to act on the measure. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Doug Libla, R-Poplar Bluff, and Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 24: Missouri senators spend time discussing Senate Bill 19, the measure that would implement Right to Work in the Show-Me State. More time could be spent on this proposal today. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Dan Brown, R-Rolla, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 23: The first measures to be discussed on the Missouri Senate floor could be brought up this week. Right to Work is represented by Senate Bills 19 and 21, plus House Bill 91, all of which await action by the full Missouri Senate. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Mike Cunningham, R-Rogersville, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 19: Missouri senators continue to react to the this week’s address from the governor. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 18: Missouri senators are talking about the first address to them from the new governor. What’s known as the “State of the State” was delivered yesterday evening (1/17), even though the executive branch does not plan to release budget recommendations until early next month. We’ve included actualities from Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, and Sen. Mike Cunningham, R-Rogersville, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 17: Committee hearings continue in the Missouri Senate, as lawmakers enter into the third week of session. Senate Bill 31, known as the “collateral Source” rule, was heard last week. The panel has not yet taken action on the measure. Senate Bill 117, which would require employees and volunteers of specified public and private institutions to receive an influenza vaccination every year, is scheduled for committee tomorrow (1/18). We’ve included actualities from Sen. Ed Emery, R-Lamar, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 16: The Missouri Senate will not be in session today, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday. Missouri senators will return to the Capitol tomorrow (1/17). When they do, there is a chance they might begin full Missouri Senate debate of Senate Bill 19, which is more commonly referred to as Right to Work. The measure received a Missouri Senate committee hearing last week. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 12: The first committee hearings are held in the Missouri Senate. Yesterday (1/11), the Missouri Senate General Laws Committee heard Senate Bills 19 and 21, which supporters call Right to Work and “paycheck protection,” respectively. Also, the Missouri Senate Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee met to hear Senate Bill 22, which seeks to make changes to provisions relating to hazardous waste. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Dan Brown, R-Rolla, and Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 11: The Missouri Senate Seniors, Families and Children Committee meets for the first time this year. The panel heard Senate Bill 28, which would require the Missouri Department of Social Services to apply for a global waiver for MO HealthNet. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 10: Right to Work will take center stage this week in one Missouri Senate committee. The Missouri Senate General Laws Committee will hear Senate Bills 19 and 21 tomorrow (1/11). We’ve included actualities from committee chair, Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 9: The next order of business for Missouri senators will be committee hearings. Those are set to begin this week. The regular legislative session started last week. We’ve included actualities from Senate Majority Floor Leader Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 5: Missouri senators complete the first week of the 2017 legislative session. They go into week No. 2 knowing their committee assignments. This includes the five, new Missouri senators for the 99th General Assembly. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 4: The First Regular Session of the 99th General Assembly is officially underway. The session started at noon today. Among the known priorities for some Missouri senators is passage of Right to Work legislation, which critics argue is unnecessary. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 3: At noon tomorrow (1/4), Missouri senators will begin the First Regular Session of the 99th General Assembly. Among the issues that could be debated this year is some sort of education reform. What form this would take remains to be seen. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Jan. 2: In just two days, lawmakers will return to the State Capitol for the start of the 2017 legislative session. Most of the priority measures have been established. What remains is how soon those bills could be debated and what else could come before May. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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December
Dec. 27: Missouri senators prepare to return to Jefferson City for the start of the First Regular Session of the 99th General Assembly, which is set to commence at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Dec. 20: Among the issues that could be discussed during next year’s legislative session could be health care. The potential of changing federal law exists, which means Missouri lawmakers would like to have a say in what may be implemented as a replacement. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Dec. 13: Already, nearly 200 measures have been prefiled in the Missouri Senate, as lawmakers prepare for the next legislative session. The 2017 session will start on Jan. 4. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Dec. 6: The start of the next regular legislative session is only five weeks away. Prefiled legislation will receive bill numbers for 2017 on Dec. 1. We’ve included actualities from Senate Majority Floor Leader Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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November
Nov. 29: The start of the next regular legislative session is only five weeks away. Prefiled legislation will receive bill numbers for 2017 on Dec. 1. We’ve included actualities from Senate Majority Floor Leader Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Nov. 22: Legislation addressing transportation funding and adding a religious freedom clause to the Missouri Constitution were both considered by Missouri senators this year. Both could be among several issues that may be brought back during next year’s regular legislative session. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Doug Libla, R-Poplar Bluff, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Nov. 15: Missouri senators pick leadership for the upcoming two years. The First Regular Session of the 99th General Assembly will start in January. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Gina Walsh, D-Bellefontaine Neighbors, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Nov. 8: Education is the focus of some of Missouri’s new laws in 2016. Senate Bill 711 requires CPR instruction and training during high school. House Bill 1559 designates July 1 as “Lucile Bluford Day” in Missouri. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Dan Brown, R-Rolla, and Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Nov. 1: A new law addresses crime victims. Senate Bill 921 took effect on Aug. 28. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Jeanie Riddle, R-Callaway County, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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October
Oct. 25: So far this interim, five committees have held hearings, including the Senate Interim Committee on MO HealthNet Pharmacy Benefits and the Legislative Task Force on Dyslexia. Some of these panels plan to have recommendations ready before the end of this year. We’ve included actualities from Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Oct. 18: A couple of measures that have become law this year are aimed at suicide prevention. Senate Concurrent Resolution 50 designates the month of September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in Missouri. Additionally, House Bill 2379 also addresses dyslexia screening in public schools. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, and Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Oct. 11: Senate Bill 641 creates an income tax deduction for payments received as part of a program that compensates agricultural producers for losses from disaster or emergency. The measure was vetoed earlier this year, but that was overridden by lawmakers last month. The new law will take effect on Friday. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Oct. 4: House Bill 1414 will prohibit certain agricultural data from being subject to public disclosure laws. The measure was vetoed by the executive branch earlier this year, but the veto was overridden by lawmakers last month. We’ve included actualities from Missouri Senate bill handler, Sen. Brian Munzlinger, R-Williamstown, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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September
Sept. 27: Senate Bill 844 modifies provisions relating to livestock trespass liability. It is one of the measures that will become law next month, thanks to its veto being overridden by the Missouri General Assembly earlier this month. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Mike Parson, R-Bolivar, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Sept. 20: Senate Bill 608 modifies provisions relating to health care. The measure was vetoed earlier this year, but that veto was overridden by the Missouri General Assembly last week. The new law will take effect next month. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Sept. 13: Missouri senators are set to start veto session. Among the measures that could be considered for an override is Senate Bill 656, which would make changes to laws relating to self-defense, unlawful weapons use and concealed-carry permits. Veto session will start at noon tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 14). We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Brian Munzlinger, R-Williamstown, and Sen. Jason Holsman, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Sept. 6: Most of the legislation introduced this year didn’t go as far as supporters would have hoped. Senate Bill 816 would have repealed the death penalty in Missouri. Senate Bill 653 would have banned gender discrimination in the Show-Me State. These measures may be introduced again next year. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Paul Wieland, R-Imperial, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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August
Aug. 30: There are three new laws now in effect in Missouri that address ethics reform. House Bills 1979, 1983 and 2203 all makes changes to different aspects of campaigning and running elections in Missouri, and all three took effect on Aug. 28. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Brian Munzlinger, R-Williamstown, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Aug. 23: Among the measures set to take effect on Aug. 28 is Senate Bill 579, which relates to infection reporting of health care facilities and telehealth services. Most of the measures that were either signed into law or allowed to become law without the governor’s signature will take effect on Aug. 28. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, and Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Aug. 16: A comprehensive higher education measure is set to become law. Senate Bill 997 has several components to it, all of which will take effect within the next year. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Aug. 9: House Bill 1646 creates the Missouri Civics Education Initiative. Even though the measure will become law on Aug. 28, its provisions will not take effect until July 1, 2017. We’ve included actualities from bill handler, Sen. Jeanie Riddle, R-Callaway County, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Aug. 2: Missouri is about to have a new election law. Senate Bill 786 modifies the law relating to the prosecution of election offenses and will become law on Aug. 28. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Will Kraus, R-Lee’s Summit, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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July
July 26: Certain parts of a person’s criminal record can soon be taken away. Senate Bill 588 makes changes relating to petitions for the expungement of criminal records. The new law will take effect on Jan. 1, 2018. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Bob Dixon, R-Springfield, and Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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July 19: Among the measures not signed into law — but allowed to take effect without the governor’s signature — is Senate Bill 607, which will modify provisions relating to public assistance programs. The new law will take effect on Aug. 28. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville, and Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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July 12: House Bill 1631 would require a person to show photo identification in order to vote. The measure was vetoed by the executive branch on July 7. House Bill 1631 could be taken up at the annual veto session, which is set to start on Sept. 14. We’ve included actualities from bill handler, Sen. Will Kraus, R-Lee’s Summit, and Sen. Shalonn “Kiki” Curls, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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July 5: The executive branch vetoes Senate Bill 656, which seeks to modify provisions relating to county sheriffs, self-defense, unlawful use of weapons and concealed-carry permits. When lawmakers return to Jefferson City for the annual veto session in September, this measure could be considered for a veto override. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Brian Munzlinger, R-Williamstown, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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June
June 28: Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2017 operating budget will start on Friday (July 1). The budget for the upcoming fiscal year totals $27 billion. We have included actualities from Senate Appropriations Committee Chair, Sen. Kurt Schaefer, R-Columbia, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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June 21: An addition to last year’s municipal court reform is now set to become law. Senate Bill 572 will take effect on Aug. 28. The new law will make changes to nuisance abatement ordinances, disincorporation procedures for various cities and municipal courts. We’ve included actualities from bill sponsor, Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Glendale, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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June 14: A new law will oversee the online world of fantasy sports in Missouri. House Bill 1941 will provide licensing and taxation for daily fantasy sports games. The measure will take effect on Aug. 28. We’ve included actualities from Senate Minority Floor Leader Joseph Keaveny, D-St. Louis, and Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Glendale, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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June 7: A new law that relates to bullying in schools and suicide prevention is set to take effect. House Bill 1583 was signed into law on June 3, and will become law on Aug. 28. The measure modifies several provisions relating to student safety. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Glendale, and Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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May 2016
May 31: Some changes could be in store for some parts of Missouri law that deal with crime. None of these measures has yet been considered by the executive branch, which has until July 14 to sign, veto or let legislation become law without a signature. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Bob Dixon, R-Springfield, and Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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May 24: A majority of Missouri senators consider Senate Bill 656 to have been an important issue for this year’s regular legislative session. The measure seeks to modify provisions relating to county sheriffs, self-defense, unlawful use of weapons and concealed carry permits. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Ron Richard, R-Joplin, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Joseph Keaveny, D-St. Louis, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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May 17: The Second Regular Session of the 98th General Assembly ended on May 13. For some Missouri senators, the goal was to get legislation sent to the executive branch. For others, it was a question of keeping certain things from making it to the finish line. We’ve included actualities from Senate Majority Floor Leader Mike Kehoe, R-Jefferson City, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Joseph Keaveny, D-St. Louis, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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