The Senate Minute
February 2015
Feb. 26, 2015 — On Wednesday, the Missouri Senate perfected Senate Bill 174, which would create the “Missouri Achieving a Better Life Experience Program,” and Senate Bill 82, which would require the Department of Health and Senior Services to strongly encourage all long-term care facilities to institute policies that will facilitate familial involvement in the well-being and support of its residents. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Glendale, and Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 25, 2015 — The Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee hears Senate Bill 199 and Senate Bill 42, both of which would repeal a provision that allows a law enforcement officer to use deadly force in certain instances. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Bob Dixon, R-Springfield, and Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 24, 2015 — Missouri senators send Senate Bill 24 to the Missouri House of Representatives. The measure would modify provisions of law relating to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance programs. We’ve included actualities from Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville, and Sen. Paul LeVota, D-Independence, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 23, 2015 — Most of the time spent last week on the Senate floor was on Senate Bill 1, which would modify provisions relating to elementary and secondary education. Debate is expected to resume on the measure this week. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Glendale, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 19, 2015 — The Senate Progress and Development Committee hears Senate Bill 237, which would bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The Senate Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee hears Senate Bill 330, which would allow bonds issued by the State Board of Public Buildings for state projects to be used for new construction. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Joseph Keaveny, D-St. Louis, and Sen. Mike Parson, R-Bolivar, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 18, 2015 — Debate begins on Senate Bill 1, a measure that would modify provisions relating to elementary and secondary education. Missouri senators started discussing the measure on Tuesday afternoon. We’ve included actualities from Sen. David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, and Sen. Paul LeVota, D-Independence, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 17, 2015 — Missouri senators may start debate on Senate Bill 1 this week. The measure would modify provisions relating to elementary and secondary education. The measure is a combination of four, related bills. We’ve included actualities from Sen. David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, and Sen. Paul LeVota, D-Independence, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 12, 2015 — Missouri senators spend time debating Senate Bill 24, which aims to modify Missouri’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, or SNAP, programs. The measure receives preliminary approval, but still needs one more vote before going to the Missouri House of Representatives for similar consideration. We’ve included actualities from Sen. David Sater, R-Cassville, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 11, 2015 — The Missouri Senate Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee hears two measures relating to campaign contribution limits: Senate Bill 2 and Senate Bill 96. We’ve included actualities from Sen. David Pearce, R-Warrensburg, and Sen. Paul LeVota, D-Independence, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 10, 2015 — Senate Bill 14, legislation that would require all departments and divisions of the state — including statewide offices — to post copies of contracts entered into for the provision of legal services from outside firms on the Missouri Accountability Portal, receives preliminary Missouri Senate approval. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Brian Munzlinger, R-Williamstown, and Sen. Jill Schupp, D-Creve Coeur, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 9, 2015 — The Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee hears a presentation on Senate Bill 21, a measure that would modify and enact provisions relating to law enforcement officers. The panel has not yet made a final decision on the proposal. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, and Sen. Bob Dixon, R-Springfield, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 5, 2015 — Senators give initial approval to Senate Bill 11, which relates to the ethical behavior of public officials and lobbyists, and Senate Bill 15, which would create a commission to study Missouri’s tax code. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Tom Dempsey, R-St. Charles, and Sen. Paul LeVota, D-Independence, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 4, 2015 — The Senate Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee hears Senate Bill 44, which would prohibit employers from inquiring into or considering the criminal records of applicants before offering a conditional proposal of employment. Senate Bill 44 awaits final committee action. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis, and Sen. Doug Libla, R-Poplar Bluff, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 3, 2015 — Missouri senators adopt Senate Concurrent Resolution 5, which would continue the work of the Missouri Lead Industry Employment, Economic Development and Environmental Remediation Task Force. The resolution now goes to the Missouri House of Representatives for similar consideration. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Gary Romine, R-Farmington, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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Feb. 2, 2015 — Missouri senators say “no” to a pay raise. House Concurrent Resolution 4 disapproves the salary recommendations made by the Missouri Citizens’ Commission on Compensation for Elected Officials. The measure is now approved and heads to the governor’s desk. We’ve included actualities from Sen. Rob Schaaf, R-St. Joseph, and Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, D-University City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.
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