From the Dome to Home: Senator Coleman's Capitol Report for March 28, 2025

Friday, March 28, 2025

 

 

For Immediate Release: March 28, 2025

Contact: Jaret Scharnhorst, 573-751-1492  

 

                     Capitol Building, Room 331-A

                     Jefferson City, MO 65101

   

A Successful Start to the Second Half of Session

During the General Assembly’s mid-session recess, which ran from March 14-24, I held a town hall meeting at the Jefferson County Library’s Northwest Branch to discuss bills that have passed through the Senate chamber so far and others that are likely to pass during the second half of session. It was nice to see so many of my constituents in attendance, highlight my legislative priorities and discuss issues important to the 22nd District.  

Lawmakers returned from recess and passed a number of consent bills as well as several other important pieces of legislation. Senate Bill 4, which modernizes outdated utility regulations, prevents power outages and strengthens Missouri’s energy infrastructure, was sent to the governor’s desk. The governor took action and signed into law House Bill 495, which ensures law enforcement agencies across the state have the support and resources needed to make communities safer. Public safety has been a top priority for the General Assembly this session.

Bills third read and passed this week in the Senate that now head to the Missouri House of Representatives include:

    • Senate Bill 61 – Streamlines professional licensing by recognizing out-of-state licenses and simplifying the process for qualified professionals to work in Missouri. 
    • Senate Bill 152 – Bans foreign entities from spending money on state ballot measure campaigns to protect Missouri elections from outside influence.  
    • Senate Bill 189 – Adds county and municipal park ranger vehicles to the legal definition of “emergency vehicle,” allowing them to use lights and sirens in official capacities.
    • Senate Bill 348 – Establishes new state symbols and designations to celebrate and preserve Missouri’s cultural and historical identity.   
    • Senate Bill 396 – Allows consolidated public library districts to adjust their fiscal year start and end dates to better align with budgeting needs.

    Government Efficiency Committee Investigates Conservation’s Handling of CWD

This week, the Senate Government Efficiency Committee had a hearing with the Department of Conservation about their handling of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The Department’s handling of the disease and money spent on management was one of the top issues sent into the Government Efficiency Portal. 

Weekly Photos

Senator Coleman visits The Collins House, a senior living facility, during the mid-session recess.

Senator Coleman meets with students from the district who came to the Capitol with PreventEd,
 an organization dedicated to preventing alcohol and substance abuse among young people.

 

Pro-life constituents visit the Capitol and encourage legislators to keep fighting for the unborn.

 


Senator Coleman’s youngest son, Gerhardt, visits the Capitol and mans the front desk in the office for a little while.

  

 

It is a privilege and honor to represent you in Jefferson City. I encourage you to visit the Missouri Senate’s website at senate.mo.gov, where you can view bill summaries and daily actions, listen to committee hearings in real time, and more. You can contact my office at 573-751-1492. To learn about my committee assignments or sponsored legislation, visit my official Missouri Senate webpage at senate.mo.gov/Coleman.