First Bill of 2022 Passes The first bill passed during the 2022 session was signed by the governor. This week, the Senate approved House Bill
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Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Feb. 25, 2022
Supplemental Budget Approved This past week, the first bill to cross the legislative finish line during the 2022 session reached the governor’s desk. House Bill
Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Legislative Column for Feb. 25, 2022
Breaking the Logjam The past week in the Missouri Senate has brought significant accomplishment and incredible frustration. First, the good news. We finally broke through
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Tax Exemption for Law Enforcement Officers
JEFFERSON CITY — Law enforcement officers would owe no Missouri state income tax on their salaries once legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, is
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Feb. 21, 2022
Holding the Line The Senate has now perfected the first bill of the 2022 session, a renewal of the workforce incentive program, passed a resolution
Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Feb. 18, 2022
Getting Back to Workforce Development The Senate returned to some level of normalcy this week as we refocused our efforts on moving legislation forward. The
Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Feb. 15, 2022
The Redistricting Blues If someone had told me a week ago that I would be in Jefferson City listening to Senate floor debate on a
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for the Week of Feb. 7, 2022
Fighting for Representation Regular readers of my Capitol Report may have noticed we didn’t send out a column last week. The storm that dumped eight
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Welcomes Career and Tech Students to State Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, was pleased to welcome two groups of career and technical education students from the 34th Senatorial District
Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Legislative Column for Feb. 4, 2022
An Avalanche of Opposition It was a short but remarkable week at the Capitol. The Senate adjourned early due to our incoming snowstorm. Cutting this
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 28, 2022
Protecting Our Streets and Homeowners This week, I focused on moving my legislative priorities forward. I presented my bills to committees this week. In Monday’s
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Presents Property Assessment Cap to Senate Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, presented legislation to protect homeowners from runaway property tax assessments to the Missouri Senate Ways and Means
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
JEFFERSON CITY — Fully disabled military veterans would owe no Missouri property tax on their home if legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, is
Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Legislative Column for Jan. 28, 2022
Looking Past Redistricting This was supposed to be redistricting week in the Missouri Senate, but things didn’t turn out quite as planned. Last week, the
Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Jan. 28, 2022
A Busy Capitol Week It was an eventful week in the Missouri Senate, with committees taking testimony on proposed legislation, spirited discussions about congressional redistricting
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Jan. 24, 2022
Drawing Battle Lines All eyes at the Capitol this week were on the Senate Select Committee on Redistricting, the group of senators charged with vetting
New Children’s Book Recalls the Lives of Missouri’s 36 Female State Senators
Project Aimed at Encouraging Literacy and Inspiring Young Readers JEFFERSON CITY — Throughout the entire history of Missouri, more than 1,150 individuals have served in
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 21, 2022
Investing in Infrastructure The governor delivered his State of the State address to the General Assembly this week. His speech provides a preview of the
Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Jan. 21, 2022
Investing in Infrastructure One of the most anticipated events of the legislative session is the governor’s State of the State address. This week, the General
Sen. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Jan. 20, 2022
The State of the State The governor delivered his annual State of the State address to the Legislature this week. Traditionally, governors use this speech
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for the Week of Jan. 17, 2022
The State of the State It was a short, but full week at the State Capitol. We got a late start due to the Martin
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Presents Max’s Law to Increase Penalty for Killing K-9 Officers
JEFFERSON CITY — Causing injury or death to a police dog would be an enhanced felony offense under legislation presented to the Senate Judiciary Committee
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Bill to Increase KCPD Funding Advances Out of Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — Efforts by the City of Kansas City to defund the Kansas City Police Department received a blow this week as legislation increasing
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 18, 2022
Defending the Police During the second week of the 2022 legislative session, my colleagues and I in the Missouri Senate began presenting bills in committee
Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Legislative Column for Jan. 13, 2022
A Great Start to Session It’s January, and the Legislature is back at work in Jefferson City. It’s only the second week of session and
Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Jan. 13, 2022
Committee Work Begins Legislative activity is well underway as the Missouri General Assembly completes the second week of our 18-week session. More than 450 separate
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Jan. 10, 2022
The Legislative Process Begins It’s the second week of Missouri’s 2022 legislative session. Senate bills are being referred to committees and we’ve begun taking testimony
Sen. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Jan. 13, 2022
The 2022 Session Begins The 2022 legislative session is underway. Lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Jan. 5, and we’ve begun taking testimony on proposed
Senate Committee Hears Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Bills to Prevent KCPD Defunding
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation to increase funding for the Kansas City Police Department was among the first bills considered during the 2022 legislative session by
New Book by Missouri’s Female Senators Declares “You Can, Too!”
From the founding of our state 200 years ago, ordinary citizens from all walks of life have stepped forward to serve in Missouri’s General Assembly.
Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Jan. 6, 2022
The 2022 Session Begins This past week I returned to Jefferson City for the start of the 2022 legislative session. It was great to get
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Jan. 3, 2022
The Legislative Session Begins The Second Regular Session of Missouri’s 101st General Assembly got underway this week. Each Missouri “General Assembly” – the combined Legislature,
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 3, 2022
Legislative Resolutions for the New Year It’s a tradition this time of year to reflect on the past 12 months and consider things we’d like
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Dec. 27, 2021
Looking Toward Session The Second Regular Session of Missouri’s 101st General Assembly convenes on Jan. 5 and will continue through May 13. In just a
Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder’s Legislative Column for Dec. 16, 2021
The Greatest Gift Christmas is upon us, and there are so many things to do. Between decorating, baking, shopping for gifts (not to mention wrapping
Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Legislative Column for Dec. 16, 2021
Looking to the Year Ahead With Missouri’s 2022 legislative session just around the corner, you can expect to see more frequent communications from my office
Sen. Denny Hoskins’ Capitol Report for Week of Dec. 13, 2021
The Greatest Gift at Christmas There’s an old Christmas song with a classic line: “Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, will find it hard
Sen. Justin Brown’s Legislative Column for Dec. 15, 2021
The Promise of a Child “The Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Pre-files Property Tax Protections
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has pre-filed legislation to protect homeowners from runaway property tax assessments. Senator Luetkemeyer’s proposal to cap assessment
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Improvements to Election Security
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation filed by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, would make elections more secure and help prevent voter fraud in Missouri. A bill
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Files Bill Increasing Penalty for Killing K-9 Officers
JEFFERSON CITY — Taking the life of a police dog would carry additional penalties if the Legislature enacts a bill sponsored by State Sen. Tony
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Files Bill to Protect KCPD Funding
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, pre-filed legislation for the 2022 session that will shield the Kansas City Police Department from budget cuts