JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, to increase election integrity in Missouri was heard by the Senate Local Government and
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Sen. Eric Burlison’s Gun Free Zone Legislation Passes Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce his Senate Bill 752 passed the Senate General Laws Committee on March 1.
Sen. Steven Roberts Files Refugee Bill in Wake of Ongoing Crises in Ukraine and Afghanistan
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, has filed legislation to assist refugees following the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine this past week,
Sen. Eric Burlison Sponsors Legislation to Combat Porch Piracy
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, presented Senate Bill 919 to the Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee on Monday, Feb.
Sen. Greg Razer Presents Texting Ban Legislation to Senate Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, presented legislation that would prohibit drivers from using cellphones while operating a vehicle on Missouri roads,
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. 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. Eric Burlison’s Bill to Defend Life and Defund Planned Parenthood Passes Senate Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce his legislation to stop abortion providers from receiving Medicaid funding or any other
Sen. Rick Brattin Files Pro-Second Amendment Bills
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, announces he has filed two important pro-Second Amendment bills in the Missouri Senate. The first bill expands
Sen’s. Jill Schupp and Steven Roberts Co-Sponsor “Truth in Medicine Act”
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, is co-sponsoring legislation carried by Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, aimed at providing more transparency in
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. Doug Beck’s Legislation to Protect Taxpayers from Attorney General’s Lawsuits Gains Momentum
Senator Doug Beck’s Legislation to Protect Taxpayers from Attorney General’s Lawsuits Gains Momentum Jefferson City — State Sen. Doug Beck, D-St. Louis, applauds Missouri House
Sen. Lauren Arthur Files Legislation to Help Catch Predators and Achieve Justice for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Senator Lauren Arthur Files Legislation to Help Catch Predators and Achieve Justice for Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Senator Arthur says organizations that cover
Sen. Greg Razer Files Legislation to Convey Land for KC Current Soccer Stadium
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, has filed legislation to convey a piece of excess property currently owned by the Missouri Department
Sen. Steven Roberts To Host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic and Food Drive
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, announces he will host a COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and food drive on Sunday, Jan. 23, from
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. Rick Brattin Files Bill to Fight Jackson County COVID Tyranny
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, filed legislation this week fighting back against an effort in the Jackson County Legislature to circumvent state
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
Sen. John Rizzo Files “Back the Blue Act” to Protect Missouri’s Law Enforcement Community
Senator John Rizzo Files “Back the Blue Act” to Protect Missouri’s Law Enforcement Community JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. John Rizzo, D-Independence, has filed the
Sen. Greg Razer Proposes Bill to Cut Down on Distracted Driving
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, has introduced legislation that would prohibit drivers from using cellphones while operating a vehicle on Missouri
Sen. Bill White Sponsors Legislation to Honor Veterans and Help Military Members and their Families
For Immediate Release: Jan. 6, 2022 Contact: Mike Kelley, 573-751-2173 Senator Bill White Sponsors Legislation to Honor Veterans and Help Military Members and their Families
Sen. Dave Schatz Announces New Chief of Staff
Senator Dave Schatz Announces New Chief of Staff Jefferson City — Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, named Matthew Thompson to the position
Sen. Steven Roberts Files Jobs Bill
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, has pre-filed legislation aimed at workforce development in the Show-Me State, specifically aimed at both veterans
Sen. Lauren Arthur Files Legislation to Help Missourians with Diabetes by Capping Insulin Costs at $30
Senator Lauren Arthur Files Legislation to Help Missourians with Diabetes by Capping Insulin Costs at $30 JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Lauren Arthur, D-Kansas City,
Sen. Steven Roberts to Host Online Fountain Park – Lewis Place Development Meeting
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, will be hosting a Zoom meeting with developer Kevin Baker and community members to discuss the
Sen. Lauren Arthur Files Legislation to Reduce Gun Crimes by Closing the Domestic Violence Loophole
Senator Lauren Arthur Files Legislation to Reduce Gun Crimes by Closing the Domestic Violence Loophole JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Lauren Arthur, D-Kansas City, has
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. Bill White Sponsors Legislation to Protect Missourians in Residential Care Facilities
For Immediate Release: Dec. 6, 2021 Contact: Mike Kelley, 573-751-2173 Senator Bill White Sponsors Legislation to Protect Missourians in Residential Care Facilities Jefferson City —
Sen. Lauren Arthur Files Legislation to Improve Student Achievement and High School Graduation Rates
For Immediate Release: Dec. 6, 2021 Contact: Elliott Usher, 573-751-5282 Senator Lauren Arthur Files Legislation to Improve Student Achievement and High School Graduation Rates JEFFERSON
Sen. Bill White Pre-Files Legislation to Secure and Strengthen the Election Process
For Immediate Release: Dec. 2, 2021 Contact: Mike Kelley, 573-751-2173 Senator Bill White Pre-Files Legislation to Secure and Strengthen the Election Process JEFFERSON CITY —
Sen. Denny Hoskins Seeks State Regulation of Video Lottery Terminals
JEFFERSON CITY — Under legislation filed by State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, illegal gaming devices currently in use throughout the state would be replaced with
Sen. Jill Schupp Files Legislation to Extend Health Care for Women After Childbirth
JEFFERSON CITY — New moms accessing insurance through Medicaid would receive health care for an entire year following childbirth if legislation introduced by State Sen.
Sen. Eric Burlison Pre-Files Legislation to Strengthen Stand Your Ground Law
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, announces he has pre-filed legislation to strengthen Missouri’s Stand Your Ground law. “Sadly, we have recently watched the
Sen. Eric Burlison Pre-Files Legislation Prohibiting Medicaid Funding for Abortion Providers
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, has pre-filed legislation to prohibit abortion providers from receiving Medicaid funding or any other type of state
Sen. Eric Burlison Promotes Election Integrity through Pre-Filed Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, pre-filed legislation in the Missouri Senate to promote election integrity in the Show-Me State. The legislation prohibits
Senate Interim Committee Concludes Medicaid Accountability Investigation
For Immediate Release: Dec. 1, 2021 Contact: Mike Kelley, 573-751-2173 Senate Interim Committee Concludes Medicaid Accountability Investigation Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate Interim Committee
Sen. John Rizzo Proposes Parents’ Bill of Rights Ahead of Legislative Session
Senator John Rizzo Proposes Parents’ Bill of Rights Ahead of Legislative Session Jefferson City — State Sen. John Rizzo, D-Independence, announces he has pre-filed legislation
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