Senate Resolution 18 would modify Senate Rule 29 regarding seniority for assignment of Senate offices, seats in the Senate chamber and parking spaces. This rule change has been proposed. Senate Resolution 19 will change Senate Rules 25 and 28 regarding standing committees of the Senate. Missouri senators passed this change this past week.

Missouri senators are moving closer to hearing bills in committee. Committee assignments were made public yesterday (1/15). The first committee hearings could start as early as next week.

Some Missouri senators are thinking about utilities. Senate Bill 139, a measure that would create provisions relating to electric utilities, is among these proposals.

Missouri senators will soon learn their committee assignments for the year. Following this, these panels will then start to hear the legislation that has been filed for the 2025 legislative session.

Some Missouri senators hope to resume discussions on key issues from this past year. Among these items could be changing some rules governing initiative petitions and women’s health.

The First Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly is officially underway. Session began on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at noon. Lawmakers are awaiting their committee assignments for this and next years.

The First Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly gavels in at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Opening day is largely ceremonial. So far, Missouri senators have pre-filed nearly 550 bills.

Final preparations are underway for the start of the 2025 regular legislative session. The First Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly will begin at noon tomorrow.

The First Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly will begin at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 8.