Serving in the Missouri General Assembly since 2007
Legislative Column for the Week of January 15, 2018

Senator Curls' Biography
Senator Shalonn "Kiki" Curls, a Democrat, represents part of Jackson County (District 9) in the Missouri Senate. After serving in the Missouri House since 2007, she won a special election to the Missouri Senate in February 2011. Senator Curls won re-election to the Senate in 2012 and again in 2016. <<more

Capitol Office
201 W. Capitol Ave.
Room 434
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 751-3158


District Office
4609 Paseo Blvd.
Suite 102
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 923-6000

Affordable Care Act
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With more than 380 pieces of legislation filed in the Missouri Senate, I have filed the following measures for consideration during the Legislative Session.

Sen. Curls’ Sponsored Legislation for 2018

Bill Number

Description

Status

Senate Bill 779

Modifies provisions of law relating to long-term care certificates of need.

Second Read and Referred to Health and Pensions Committee.

Senate Bill 780

Allows certain people to enter abandoned property to secure it, remove trash and graffiti, and maintain the grounds and provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.

Second Read and Referred to Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.

Senate Bill 781

Establishes notice procedures for potential adverse action against a State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts licensee who is delinquent on state taxes or has failed to file state income tax returns in the last three years.

Second Read and Referred to Professional Registration Committee.

Senate Bill 787

Establishes the Missouri Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.

Second Read and Referred to Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee.

Senate Bill 855

Requires the State Board of Education to assign classification designations to charter schools in the same manner as school districts are assigned such designations.

First Read.

Senate Bill 856

Modifies provisions relating to the Public School Retirement System of Kansas City.

First Read.

Senate Bill 857

Modifies provisions of law relating to the placement of children.

First Read.

Senate Bill 858

Modifies provisions of law relating to investigations of child abuse or neglect.

First Read.

Senate Joint Resolution 32

Requires certain statewide elected officials, members of the General Assembly, and judges to receive cost-of-living adjustments if such adjustments are provided to all state employees.

First Read
(Requires Voter Approval)

I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, recognized on January 15. This year marks 50 years since his assassination and I am honored to be a beneficiary of his sacrifices and contributions to our society. As a member of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus, it is important to take a moment to reflect on Dr. King’s message to uphold the core values of peace, brotherhood and equality. For the citizens of Missouri, this means taking a look within ourselves and our communities with the intent to stand united when executing a peaceful action plan. As we celebrate his birthday, I hope you took a moment to reflect on his message and his contributions to our society as we continue to uplift each other and work towards our common goals.

Please know I value your input, and I invite you to visit my Capitol office if you are ever in Jefferson City. You may access my Senate website at http://www.senate.mo.gov/mem09/.

 

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