During the 2023 legislative session, two bills that relate to transgender issues went on to be signed into law. Some Missourians are speculating these new laws may prompt lawmakers to look into additional legislation in 2024.

Diversity, equity and inclusion became a part of the appropriations process during 2023. Some Missouri senators say they may revisit DEI when they return to Jefferson City in January.

Missouri senators spent part of this year’s regular legislative session talking about foreign ownership of Missouri land. It is possible similar legislation could be introduced when lawmakers return to the Capitol in January.

Both Senate Bill 658 and Senate Bill 8 were a part of the 2023 legislative session. Senate Bill 658 related to local control. Senate Bill 8 dealt with property taxes. Neither saw final passage. Both could be introduced again during next year’s regular legislative session. 

Senate Bill 398 enacts provisions relating to motor vehicles. Most of the provisions of this legislation became law on Aug. 28. The portion that relates to texting while driving will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

Senate Bill 106 modifies provisions relating to public health. This legislation became law in the Show-Me State on Aug. 28.

Senate Bill 63 creates new provisions relating to financial institutions. This new law took effect on Aug. 28.

Senate Bill 51 modifies provisions relating to physical therapists. This measure became a part of state law on Aug. 28.

Senate Bills 45 & 90 modifies provisions relating to health care. This legislation became law on Aug. 28.

Senate Bill 40 modifies provisions relating to background checks. This new law took effect on Aug. 28.

The Missouri Senate Health and Welfare Committee and the Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight are among several panels that gathered during last week’s annual veto session.

Senate Bills 189, 36 & 37 is the only measure to see the governor’s veto this year, aside from line items contained in the Fiscal Year 2024 state operating budget.

Senate Bill 39 establishes guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex. This new law took effect on Aug. 28.

Senate Bill 39 and Senate Bill 63 are among some of the measures that were passed by the Legislature during this year’s regular legislative session. Both of these became law yesterday (8.28)

Senate Bill 34 authorizes school districts and charter schools to offer elective social studies courses on the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament. This new law will take effect on Aug. 28.

Senate Bill 28 modifies provisions relating to access to public records of the Missouri Highway Patrol. This new law will take effect on Aug. 28.

Senate Bill 25 authorizes an income tax deduction for certain federal grant money. This new law will take effect on Aug. 28.

Senate Bill 24 relates to vulnerable persons. This new law will take effect on Aug. 28. The governor held a ceremonial bill signing for this measure last week.

Among the measures set to become law on Aug. 28 is Senate Bill 20. This new law will modify provisions relating to retirement.

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 13 modifies provisions relating to financial institutions. This new law will take effect on Aug. 28.

JEFFERSON CITY — Of all the legislation sent to the governor this year, Senate Bills 189, 36 & 37 is the only measure to receive a veto, aside from line items in appropriations measures.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators are reflecting on some of the individual subjects that made up the 2023 regular legislative session. Among these is education.

JEFFERSON CITY — Fiscal Year 2024 will start on July 1. Missouri senators sent the state’s next operating budget to the executive branch on May 5.

Jefferson City — There are two supplemental appropriations bills to help Missouri through the end of the current fiscal year. House Bill 14 was signed into law on Feb. 27. House Bill 15 was signed on May 15.

Jefferson City — The governor signs Senate Bill 39, which will establish guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex, and Senate Bills 49, 236 & 164, which will establish the "Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation,” or SAFE Act.

Jefferson City — Senate Bill 13 modifies provisions relating to financial institutions. House Bill 131 will allow state employees to be paid bi-weekly. Senate Bill 111 also eliminates the Personnel Advisory Board. These are among five measures expected to be signed into law this week.

Jefferson City — Senate Bill 51 relates to physical therapists. This new state law was signed on April 27 and will take effect on Aug. 28.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators are looking back at some of the successes from this year’s regular legislative session. They are also starting to prepare for legislation that could comprise the agenda next year.

Jefferson City — The First Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly wrapped up on Friday, May 12. The governor still has two months to decide on those measures that made it to his desk this year.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 827, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to student enrollment in the Missouri Course Access and Virtual School Program.

Jefferson City — Senate Bill 75 would modify provisions relating to retirement systems. This measure has been sent to the executive branch. Senate Bills 45 & 90 awaits final action for the same consideration.

Jefferson City — Senate Bills 45 & 90 is back in the Missouri Senate. This measure would modify provisions relating to health care.

Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate is now in the final week of the 2023 regular legislative session. Senators were able to finish the Fiscal Year 2024 state operating and send it to the governor on Friday afternoon.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators prepare to send the Fiscal Year 2024 state operating budget to the executive branch. By law, the budget must be delivered to the governor no later than 6 p.m. on Friday, May 5.

Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate considers House Bill 301, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to public safety. This measure has been held over for further discussion.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 268, legislation that seeks to establish the Regulatory Sandbox Act. This measure has been laid over for future consideration.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators face a 6 p.m. deadline, this Friday (5/5), to have the Fiscal Year 2024 state operating budget completed and delivered to the governor’s desk. Fiscal Year 2024 will start on July 1.

Jefferson City — House Joint Resolution 43 would ask voters to modify provisions for constitutional amendments. There are two weeks left in the 2023 regular legislative session. 

Jefferson City — Missouri senators spend approximately 12 hours putting together their version of the Fiscal Year 2024 state operating budget. Next up will be Missouri Senate-House conference committees to iron out differences between the two chambers’ fiscal blueprints. 

Jefferson City — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 402, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to hospitals. This measure has been laid over for further talks.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators plan to create their own version of the Fiscal Year 2024 state operating budget this week. The budget has to be complete by 6 p.m. on Friday, May 5.

Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate could begin discussing the Fiscal Year 2024 state operating budget next week. By law, the budget has to be delivered to the executive branch no later than 6 p.m. on Friday, May 5.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators take a look at Senate Bill 74, legislation that would create a DWI diversion program. This measure has been placed on the Missouri Senate Informal Calendar for future consideration.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators amend and return to the Missouri House of Representatives House Bills 903, 465, 430 & 499, a measure that seeks to change the laws regarding the foreign ownership of real property.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators are now in the final month of this year’s regular session. Some senators are reflecting on not only how work is progressing this year, but how it compares with recent sessions.

Jefferson City — Senate Bill 413 seeks to establish the Missouri Angel Investment Incentive Act. This measure has been set aside for further discussion.

Jefferson City — Senate Bill 317 would establish the Interstate 70 Improvement Fund. This measure has been placed on the Missouri Senate Informal Calendar for future discussion.

Jefferson City — With only five weeks left in the First Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly, lawmakers are looking at major issues nearly every day that remains in this session.

Jefferson City — There are five weeks left in the 2023 legislative session. Senate Bill 60 would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Senate Joint Resolution 42, upon voter approval, would create provisions relating to sheriffs.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators spend several hours discussing sports betting. Senate Bill 30 seeks to authorize sports wagering.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators spend time talking about Senate Bill 184, a measure that would modify provisions relating to tax relief for child-related expenses.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators give first-round approval to Senate Bill 35, a measure that seeks to modify provisions relating to child custody and child support enforcement.

Jefferson City — The Fiscal Year 2024 state operating budget will soon be in Missouri senators’ hands. The Missouri House of Representatives approved its version of the budget blueprint last week.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators discuss House Joint Resolution 43, legislation that would — upon voter approval — modify provisions for constitutional amendments.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators give Senate Bills 56 & 61, which would enact provisions relating to operating motor vehicles, preliminary approval. Another “yes” vote would send this legislation to the Missouri House of Representatives for its consideration.

Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate gives Senate Bill 22 first-round approval. This legislation would modify provisions relating to eligibility for parole.

Jefferson City — During the second half of the regular legislative session, Missouri senators tend to spend more time on legislation that comes to them from the Missouri House of Representatives.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 85, legislation that seeks to provide for the designation of local control school districts.

Jefferson City — Senate Joint Resolution 35, upon approval from Missouri voters, would modify provisions relating to property taxes. Missouri senators have given this resolution first-round approval.

Jefferson City — Senate Bill 39 seeks to establish guidelines for student participation in athletic contests organized by sex. Senate Bill 49 would establish the "Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act." Both of these measures now have preliminary Missouri Senate approval.

Jefferson City — House Joint Resolution 43 would, upon voter approval, modify provisions for constitutional amendments. Senate Bill 131 would modify provisions relating to firearms tax relief.

Jefferson City — The second half of the 2023 legislative session will commence at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 20. The First Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly will end at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 12.

Jefferson City — Senate Bill 17 would modify terms used in the elementary and secondary school funding formula. Senate Bill 75 seeks to modify provisions relating to public school retirement systems, including retirement allowance multiplier, working after retirement and increases for members in domestic partnership with reduced monthly payments.

Jefferson City — Senate Bills 3 & 69 seeks to modify provisions relating to the promotion of business development. Senate Bill 21 would modify the duration of unemployment benefits based on the unemployment rate.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators are away from the Capitol this week for lawmakers’ annual mid-session recess. The First Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly will resume on March 20.

Jefferson City — Among the measures that relate to foreign ownership on Missouri land is Senate Joint Resolution 38, which — upon voter approval — would prohibit foreign ownership of agricultural land in Missouri after Aug. 28, 2023.

Jefferson City — Among the measures that relate to foreign ownership on Missouri land is Senate Joint Resolution 38, which — upon voter approval — would prohibit foreign ownership of agricultural land in Missouri after Aug. 28, 2023.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bills 49, 236 & 164, a measure that would establish the "Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation, or SAFE, Act."

Jefferson City — Missouri senators return to Senate Bill 131, which would modify provisions relating to firearms tax relief, after the sponsor asks for a reconsideration of the vote on his proposal from last week.

Jefferson City — Senate Joint Resolution 41, upon voter approval, would create the Joint Committee on State Security. This is among several measures related to foreign ownership of Missouri land in-play this session.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators give Senate Bill 131 preliminary approval. This measure would modify provisions relating to firearms tax relief.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 151, which would authorize a property tax exemption for certain property used for childcare. This proposal would go on a future ballot.

Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate Local Government and Elections Committee hears Senate Bill 210, legislation that seeks to allow for the curing of incomplete absentee ballot envelopes.

Senate Bills 45 & 90 awaits another Missouri Senate vote to send it to the Missouri House of Representatives. This measure would modify provisions relating to MO HealthNet.

Jefferson City — House Bill 14 is a supplemental budget for the current state fiscal year. Senate Bill 34 would authorize school districts to offer elective social studies courses on the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators give Senate Bills 45 & 90 preliminary approval. This measure would modify provisions relating to MO HealthNet services for pregnant and post-partum women.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators give Senate Bill 82 preliminary approval. This measure would modify provisions relating to public assistance.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators are more than one and one-half months into the 2023 legislative session. Session started on Jan. 4 and will end on May 12.

Jefferson City — Senate Bill 75 would modify provisions relating to public school retirement systems. Missouri senators gave this measure preliminary approval earlier this week.

Jefferson City — Senate Bills 94, 52, 57, 58 & 67 receives first-round Missouri Senate approval. This measure would establish tax credits for the production of certain entertainment.

Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate Local Government and Elections Committee hears Senate Joint Resolution 10, which would — upon voter approval — modify the initiative petition process.

Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate Select Committee on the Protection of Missouri Assets from Foreign Entities has been formed.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators give Senate Bills 4, 42 & 89 preliminary approval. This legislation would modify provisions regarding transparency in public schools and create the Parents' Bill of Rights Act of 2023.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 21, legislation that seeks to modify the duration of unemployment benefits, based on the unemployment rate.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators give Senate Bill 100 first-round approval. This measure would modify provisions relating to gold and silver.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators may soon discuss how initiative petitions are put onto ballots in our state. House Joint Resolution 43 would ask voters to modify provisions for constitutional amendments.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bills 4, 42 & 89. This measure would modify provisions regarding transparency in public schools and create the Parents' Bill of Rights Act of 2023.

Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate Emerging Issues Committee hears Senate Bill 165. This proposal would create the "Save Women's Sports Act."

Jefferson City — Senate Bill 57 and Senate Bill 170 seek to establish the Entertainment Industry Jobs Act. Both of these measures await approval from a Missouri Senate committee.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators could begin discussing legislation on the floor of the Missouri Senate. There are currently four measures on the Missouri Senate calendar.

Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee hears Senate Bill 78, a proposal that would modify provisions relating to the operation of certain law enforcement agencies.

Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee hears Senate Bill 5, a measure that seeks to allow the enrollment of nonresident students in public school districts.

Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate Local Government and Elections Committee hears Senate Bill 44, legislation that seeks to modify the process for maintaining voter registration rolls.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators move forward, after having heard legislative priorities from the executive branch last week. Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget is due in May. 

Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate Health and Welfare Committee hears Senate Bill 45 and Senate Bill 90, both of which seek to modify provisions relating to MO HealthNet services for pregnant and postpartum women.

Jefferson City — The Missouri Senate Economic Development and Tax Policy Committee hears Senate Bill 8. This legislation seeks to reduce the assessment percentage of personal property.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators will have a clearer picture of their expectations from the executive branch after the governor addresses lawmakers for his annual State of the State address.

Jefferson City — The current legislative session may mean revisiting a relatively new concern for some Missouri senators, under the umbrella of criminal justice reform.

Jefferson City — Among the issues Missouri senators may consider this year is starting salaries for our state’s teachers.

Jefferson City — The state’s economy may dictate such things as further tax cuts or new workforce development legislation. Committee assignments were made public yesterday (1/10). 

Jefferson City — Education remains a top priority for Missouri senators, especially those in leadership. Lawmakers hope to get the first legislation of the year moving soon, with the first committee hearing on the schedule this week.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators could learn new committee assignments this week. Committee hearings could start before the end of this month.

Jefferson City — Missouri senators await their committee assignments. Once these are made, lawmakers can start to hear the legislation that has been filed for the new legislative session. 

Jefferson City — The 2023 regular legislative session started Jan. 4 at noon. Of the 34 Missouri senators, eight are new to the upper chamber.

Jefferson City — Some Missouri senators may want to expand upon changes made to state tax code this past October. The 2023 regular legislative session will start Jan. 4.

Jefferson City — Some Missouri senators are already thinking ahead to the next fiscal year. In the meantime, the First Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 4.