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Senator Karla May Celebrates Bill Signings by the Governor
Wednesday, July 10, 2024Several of Sen. May's legislative priorities are set to become law.
Senator Karla May's May Report for May 20, 2024
Monday, May 20, 2024On the Floor This last week was a whirlwind of activity as legislators made the final push to get their priority bills across the finish line and to the governor’s desk.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of May 6, 2024
Friday, May 10, 2024On the Floor This week, the Senate began discussion on a number of bills. House Bill 1659 modifies various provisions relating to public safety, including my Senate Bill 760, which adds firefighters as eligible first responder personnel to receive services from the Critical Incident Stress Management Program in the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of April 29, 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024On the Floor This week brought a lengthy filibuster against Senate Bill 748, which renews the Federal Reimbursement Allowance (FRA), before it was eventually granted first round approval early Thursday morning.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of April 22, 2024
Friday, April 26, 2024On the Floor This week, the Senate began discussion on Senate Bill 740, which modifies several provisions relating to utilities, as well as Senate Bill 936, which creates provisions relating to a post-consumer paint recycling program.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of April 15, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024On the Floor This week, the Senate began discussion on Senate Bill 782, which would require a water exportation permit issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to withdraw water from any water source for export outside the state of Missouri.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of April 8, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024On the Floor This week, the Senate began discussion on House Bill 1803, which increases the limit on investments in linked deposits by the State Treasurer.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of April 2, 2024
Friday, April 5, 2024On the Floor The Senate began discussing Senate Bill 739, which would prohibit the Missouri Department of Natural Resources from issuing a permit for the operation of a solid waste disposal area located in the city of Kansas City without receiving approval from an adjoining municipality if such area is located within one mile of such municipality, instead of the current half-mile standard.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of March 25, 2024
Friday, March 29, 2024On the Floor I returned to Jefferson City this week, rejuvenated after spending time in our community and ready to get back to work after our mid-session break.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of March 4, 2024
Friday, March 8, 2024On the Floor Despite the fact that the Senate has had a slow, somewhat chaotic start to this year’s session, I am still working hard to advance my legislative priorities as we near the halfway point of session.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of Feb. 26, 2024
Friday, March 1, 2024On the Floor This week, we began floor debate on several bills this week:• Senate Bill 742 authorizes child care tax credits.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of Feb. 19, 2024
Friday, February 23, 2024On the Floor This week, the Senate passed Senate Joint Resolution 74, which would make it harder to pass constitutional amendments, including initiative petitions, in Missouri.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of Feb. 12, 2024
Friday, February 16, 2024On the Floor This week, we debated Senate Joint Resolution 74, which would make it harder to pass initiative petitions in Missouri.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of Feb. 5, 2024
Friday, February 9, 2024On the Floor This week, the Senate passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 23, which would disapprove and suspend the final order of rulemaking for a rule proposed by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education relating to the Virtual Instruction Program.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of Jan. 22, 2024
Friday, January 26, 2024On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the governor gave his final State of the State Address to a joint session of the General Assembly.
Senator Karla May's May Report for the Week of January 15, 2024
Friday, January 19, 2024On the Floor This week, more committee hearings were held. Witnesses can testify in support or opposition to bills. This is an important part of the legislative process because it gives constituents the opportunity to speak directly to lawmakers about their concerns with proposed laws.
Statement from Sen. Karla May Regarding Death of Lincoln University Administrator
Friday, January 12, 2024JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, today issued the following statement the death of Lincoln University’s Vice President of Student Affairs: