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The Missouri Senate Minute for April 6: Education
JEFFERSON CITY — More time may soon be dedicated to Senate Bill 55, 23 & 25, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to elementary
The Missouri Senate Minute for April 5: Critical Issues
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 138, which would modify the law relating to work requirements for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and Senate
This Week in the Missouri Senate for April 2: Priority Issues
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: Senate Bill 53 & 60, a measure that seeks to modify provisions relating to law
Audio: Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Podcast for the Week of March 29
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, discusses Senate Bill 494, legislation that would modify provisions relating to the placement of veteran designations on
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of March 29
This week, many legislative proposals were discussed at length. Two of those bills that received first-round approval from the Missouri Senate are Senate Bill 120 and
Sen. Rick Brattin’s Capitol Report for the Week of March 29: Saying “No” to Vaccine Passports
You may have read about or watched a report recently about the state of New York creating the first-in-the-nation “vaccine passport.” For those who don’t
The Missouri Senate Minute for April 1: Personal Delivery Devices
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators give first-round approval to Senate Bill 176, which would enact provisions relating to personal delivery devices. Another positive vote would
This Date in Missouri Senate History: April 1, 1872
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 1, 1872, the last day of the 26th General Assembly’s adjourned session.
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 31: Unemployment and Bus Safety
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 622, which would modify the duration of unemployment benefits, based on the unemployment rate, and Senate Bill 609, which would
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 31, 1875
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 31, 1875, third day of the Special Session of the 28th General Assembly.
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 30: Law Enforcement and PDMP
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators approve Senate Bill 53 & 60, legislation that would modify provisions relating to law enforcement officers. They also give first-round
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 30, 1927
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 Missouri Senate Minute for March 29: Budget Coming
JEFFERSON CITY — Among the priorities for Missouri senators is the Fiscal Year 2022 state operating budget, which has to be completed by May 7.
Sen. Hegeman’s Column for the Week of March 29: Looking Out for Missourians
As we begin the second half of the 2021 legislative session, my colleagues and I approved important legislation this week designed to move our state
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 29, 1883
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 29, 1883, the day the Missouri General Assembly creates the State Board of Health.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for March 26: Second Half
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: Senate Bill 53 & 60, legislation that seeks to would modify provisions relating to law
Audio: Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Podcast for the Week of March 22
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, discusses several measures heard either in committee or discussed on the floor of the Missouri Senate this
Audio: Sen. Doug Beck’s Podcast for the Week of March 22
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Doug Beck, D-St. Louis, discusses Senate Bill 188, which seeks to establish a tax credit for grocery stores in a
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of March 22
We have moved into the second half of the 2021 legislative session, which means longer days and nights discussing legislation, plus more bills coming not
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 25: Public Health
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 12, 20, 21, 31, 56, 67 & 68 would modify provisions relating to public health. The proposal receives lengthy debate
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 25, 1905
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 25, 1905, the day the Northwest Missouri State Teachers College in Maryville is created
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 24: Law Enforcement
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 53 & 60, which would modify provisions relating to law enforcement officers, receives preliminary Missouri Senate approval. Another “yes” vote
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 24, 1911
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 24, 1911, the day the Missouri General Assembly passed legislation to pay for a
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 23: Liquor Sales
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators give Senate Bill 283 first-round approval. This measure seeks to modify provisions relating to liquor sales.
Audio: Sen. Karla May’s Podcast for the Week of March 22
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, tracks the status of important legislation and gives an update on upcoming COVID-19 vaccinations in St.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 23, 1903
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 23, 1903, the day the Legislature passed a measure requiring licensing vehicles.
Sen. Hegeman’s Column for the Week of March 22: Half Down, Half to Go
We have completed the first half of the 2021 legislative session. Much like last year, this has been a different session than most. Fortunately, it
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 22: Benefit Overpayment
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators may consider a measure that relates to COVID-19. Senate Bill 481 would create new provisions relating to the recovery of
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 22, 1913
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 22, 1913, the day Missouri’s official state flag was adopted.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 21, 1826
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 21, 1826, the day the Missouri General Assembly met in St. Charles for the
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 20, 1907
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 20, 1907, the day the Missouri Legislature established the Missouri Library Commission.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for March 19: Mid-Session
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews several undecided measures, as lawmakers reach the halfway mark of the 2021 legislative session: Senate
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 19, 1870
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 19, 1870, the day the First District Normal School was established by the Missouri
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 18: SB 63 and SB 145
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 63 would modify provisions relating to the monitoring of certain controlled substances. Senate Bill 145 would create new provisions of
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 17: SB 53 & 60
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 53, which would modify provisions relating to law enforcement officers, now includes Senate Bill 60, which would create and modify
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 17, 1905
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 17, 1905, the day the Southwest Missouri State Teachers College was established in Springfield.
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 16: SB 12 and SB 78
JEFFERSON CITY— Missouri senators’ mid-session recess continues. Senate Bill 12 would modify provisions relating to public health. Senate Bill 78 would modify the process for
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column for the Week of March 15: Reaching the Halfway Point
We have reached the midway mark of the First Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly. It is amazing how quickly these past two and
Sen. Holly Rehder’s Legislative Column for March 15
Mid-term Reflections The First Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly has reached the halfway point. The Legislature will take a one-week spring recess and
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 15: SB 10 and SB 57
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators have reached the halfway mark of the 2021 legislative session. Among the measures yet decided are Senate Bill 10, which
Audio: Sen. Holly Rehder’s Podcast for the Week of March 8
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses the first half of the 2021 legislative session and Senate Bill 63, which would put
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Podcast for the Week of March 8
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Senate Bill 152, legislation that would modify provisions relating to education; Senate Bill 153 & 97,
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 15, 1907
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 15, 1907, the day state representatives approved a Missouri Senate resolution that gave the
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 14, 1782
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 14, 1782, the day Thomas Hart Benton was born.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 13, 1915
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 13, 1915, the day the Missouri Commission for the Blind was created.
Audio: Sen. Karla May’s Podcast for the Week of March 8
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, discusses several pieces of legislation as the Missouri General Assembly completes the first half of the
This Week in the Missouri Senate for March 12: First Half
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: Senate Bill 24, legislation that would reduce the personal property assessment rate from 33.3 to
Audio: Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Podcast for the Week of March 8
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, discusses Senate Joint Resolution 16, which — if approved by Missouri voters — would amend the Missouri
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 12, 1849
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 12, 1849, the day the Missouri-Pacific Railroad was chartered.
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of March 8
We have reached the halfway mark of the 2021 legislative session, and have done quite a bit of heavy lifting in 10 weeks. While it
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 11: Wayfair
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 153 & 97 seeks to modify provisions relating to taxation. Missouri senators discussed this proposal on March 10.
Video: Sen. Onder Presents SB 224
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, presents Senate Bill 224 to the Missouri Senate Health and Pensions Committee. His legislation would
Video: Sen. Onder Presents SB 403
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, presents Senate Bill 403 to the Missouri Senate Health and Pensions Committee. His proposal seeks
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 10: Transportation Issues
JEFFERSON CITYy — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 262 and the Missouri Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee hears Senate Bill 317.
Video: Sen. Bob Onder Adds an Amendment to SB 128
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, offers an amendment during discussion on Senate Bill 128, which relates to Missouri correctional centers.
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 9: Personal Property Taxes
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 24, which relates to personal property taxes.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 9, 1899
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 9, 1899, the day the State Historical Society of Missouri was incorporated.
Sen. Hegeman’s Weekly Column for the Week of March 8: Bringing Jobs to Missouri
As a lawmaker, one of my top priorities has been to support legislation that helps provide jobs to the men and women serving our country
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 8: Preview
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators are looking at what could be a busy week for them, before they adjourn for their annual mid-session recess next
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 8, 1988
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 8, 1988, Missouri’s first foray into a presidential primary, after years of holding a
Audio: Sen. Karla May’s Podcast for the Week of March 1
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, discusses several measures making their way through the Missouri Senate this week.
Audio: Sen. Rick Brattin’s Podcast for the Week of March 1
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, discusses the need for Missouri lawmakers to consider tax cuts. To download audio, please right click
This Week in the Missouri Senate for March 5: Education
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: Senate Bill 152, legislation that would modify provisions of the Missouri Education Savings Program; Senate
Audio: Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Podcast for the Week of March 1
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, discusses Senate Bill 585, legislation that would create provisions relating to funding allocations for institutions of higher
Audio: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Discusses Important Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses Senate Bill 180, legislation that would modify provisions relating to the adoption and review of
Sen. Rick Brattin Files Legislation to Reject Unconstitutional Executive Orders
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, filed legislation this week that would allow the state of Missouri to reject unconstitutional executive orders, rules
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of March 1
As the calendar turns to March, we are seeing more legislation make its way through the legislative process. We have already completed two months of
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 4: Education Assistance
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 43 would require health benefit plans to cover at least those hearing aids covered for those receiving benefits under MO
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 4, 1849
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 4, 1849, the day a Missourian served as U.S. president — if only for
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 3: Education Savings
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators give first-round approval to Senate Bill 152, a measure that seeks to modify provisions of the Missouri Education Savings Program.
Audio: Sen. Holly Rehder Discusses SB 55
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses Senate Bill 55, 23 & 25, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to elementary
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 2: Agriculture
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee hears Senate Bill 140, legislation that would authorize a tax credit for
Sen. Lincoln Hough Seeks to Reduce State Tax Burden by Championing Largest Tax Cut in Missouri History
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, has introduced legislation to create the largest tax cut in Missouri history. “My proposal has one intention:
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 2, 1860
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 2, 1860, fifth day of the Called Session of the 20th General Assembly.
The Missouri Senate Minute for March 1: Education
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators plan to revisit Senate Bill 55, 23 & 25 this week.
Audio: Sen. Denny Hoskins Discusses SB 26
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, discusses Senate Bill 26, which would create provisions relating to public safety, and an appointee he sponsored
Sen. Hegeman’s Column for the Week of March 1: Protecting the Rights of Every Missourian
The Missouri Senate spent a great deal of time discussing a measure this week that comes in response to some of the protests and other
This Date in Missouri Senate History: March 1, 1855
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews March 1, 1855, the day Central Methodist College in Fayette was incorporated by the Missouri
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Feb. 28, 1851
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 28, 1851, the day the Missouri General Assembly established the Missouri School for the
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Feb. 27, 1855
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 27, 1855, the day the Missouri Legislature placed the Missouri School for the Blind
Audio: Sen. Karla May’s Podcast for the Week of Feb. 22
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, discusses several key pieces of legislation either heard in committee or discussed on the floor of
Audio: Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Podcast for the Week of Feb. 22
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, discusses Senate Bill 26, legislation that seeks to create provisions relating to public safety; Senate Bill 55,
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Feb. 26: Priority Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: Senate Bill 26, legislation that seeks to create provisions relating to public safety; Senate Bill
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Feb. 26, 1781
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 26, 1781, the day former Missouri Sen. and Gov. Abraham Williams was born.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 25: Priority Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators send Senate Bill 189, which would create a special license plate, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 2, which asks the Missouri
Sen. Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 22
We are seeing more legislation move through the Missouri Senate, as we have completed the first two months of the 2021 legislative session. Things will
Sen. Rick Brattin’s Law Enforcement Protections Pass Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation championed by Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, protecting police department budgets and creating tougher penalties for harming law enforcement officers and violent
Video: Sen. Onder Presents SB 244 in Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, presents Senate Bill 244 to the Missouri Senate General Laws Committee. His proposal seeks to
The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 24: Education
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators spend several hours on Senate Bill 55, 23 & 25. This measure relates to education.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Feb. 24, 1870
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 24, 1870, the day both the College of Agriculture and the School of Mines
The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 23: Law Enforcement
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators give Senate Bill 26 first-round approval. The measure relates to public safety.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Feb. 23, 1853
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 23, 1853, the day the Missouri Legislature chartered Westminster College in Fulton.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Feb. 22: Education
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 55, 23 & 25 has become the omnibus education measure for this session. Full Missouri Senate discussion of this proposal
Sen. Hegeman’s Column for the Week of Feb. 22: Providing Jobs for Our Military Members
As a lawmaker, one of my top priorities has been to support legislation that helps provide job to the men and women serving our country
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Feb. 22, 1853
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 22, 1853, the day the Missouri Legislature granted charter to Washington University.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Feb. 19: Priority Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: Use tax legislation (Senate Bill 287, Senate Bill 97, Senate Bill 248 and Senate Bill
Sen. Hegeman’s Column for the Week of Feb. 15: Taking Care of Missourians During a Pandemic
In my opinion, looking after our most vulnerable citizens is the most important job of state government. We have been tested as much as we
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Feb. 17, 1892
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 17, 1892, beginning of the Extra Session of the 36th General Assembly.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Feb. 13, 1897
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Feb. 13, 1897, the approximate halfway point of the Regular Session of the 39th General