JEFFERSON CITY — Most new laws take effect on Aug. 28. These include Senate Bill 51 & 42, which establishes provisions relating to civil actions
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This Week in the Missouri Senate for Aug. 20: Public Safety
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bill 26, which creates provisions relating to public safety. This new law will take
The Missouri Senate Minute for Aug. 17: Public Safety
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 26 creates provisions relating to public safety. This new law will take effect on Aug. 28.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Aug. 13: Interim Medicaid Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews the second hearing of the Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection.
The Missouri Senate Minute for Aug. 10: Interim Medicaid Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection meets for the second time.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Aug. 10, 1821
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Aug. 10, 1821, the day Missouri became the 24th state.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for Aug. 6: COVID Liability
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bill 51 & 42, a new law that will establish provisions relating to civil
This Date in Missouri Senate History: Aug. 4, 1825
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews Aug. 4, 1825, the day Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Abraham J. Williams was sworn
The Missouri Senate Minute for Aug. 3: COVID Liability
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 51 & 42 is set to become law on Aug. 28. This measure relates to COVID liability.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for July 30: Wayfair
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bill 153 & 97, legislation that relates to taxation.
The Missouri Senate Minute for July 27: Wayfair
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 153 is set to become law. This proposal relates to taxation.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: July 25, 1933
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews July 25, 1933, the day the Missouri Department of Agriculture was created by the Missouri
This Week in the Missouri Senate for July 23: Interim Medicaid Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews the first hearing of the Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: July 22, 1861
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews was July 22, 1861, the day Hamilton Gamble was appointed Missouri’s new governor.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: July 21, 1967
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews July 21, 1967, the day the Missouri Legislature chose to make Mozarkite the official state
The Missouri Senate Minute for July 20: Interim Medicaid Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection begins its work. After meeting for the first time last week,
This Date in Missouri Senate History: July 19, 1820
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews July 19, 1820, the day Missouri’s first constitution was adopted.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for July 16: Vetoed Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews House Bill 661, a measure that sought to make changes to some transportation rules; House
This Date in Missouri Senate History: July 15, 1820
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews July 15, 1820, the day former Missouri Gov. — and Sen. — Charles Henry Hardin
The Missouri Senate Minute for July 13: Vetoed Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — House Bill 661 is among three measures that have been vetoed by the governor. This proposal sought to make changes to some
This Date in Missouri Senate History: July 13, 1917
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews July 13, 1917, the day the Lead Belt Mining riot began.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for July 9: SB 57 and SB 36
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bill 57, legislation that modifies provisions relating to funding to certain organizations to deter
Sen. Sandy Crawford Applauds Governor for Signing Priority Bill into Law
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Sandy Crawford, R-Buffalo, announces House Bill 604, which relates to insurance regulation, has been signed into law. House Bill 604
The Missouri Senate Minute for July 6: SB 57 and SB 36
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 57 modifies provisions relating to funding to certain organizations to deter criminal behavior. Senate Bill 36 establishes the Capitol Complex
This Date in Missouri Senate History: July 3, 1919
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews July 3, 1919, the day the Missouri Senate ratified the 19th Amendment to the U.S.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for July 2: FRA and Budget
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: Senate Bill 1, which seeks to extend the sunset on certain health care provider federal
This Date in Missouri Senate History: July 1, 1917
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews July 1, 1917, the day Missouri’s first income tax took effect.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 30, 1949
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 30, 1949, the day the “Missouri Waltz” became our state’s official song.
Sen. Sandy Crawford Announces More Legislation Set to Become Law
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Sandy Crawford, R-Buffalo, is pleased to announce two more of her priority measures will take effect on Aug. 28. Senate
The Missouri Senate Minute for June 29: FRA
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators send Senate Bill 1 to the Missouri House of Representatives. This measure seeks to extend the sunset on certain health care
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 28, 1821
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 28, 1821, the final day of the First Extra Session of the First General
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 27, 1807
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 27, 1807, the day the Territorial Legislature passed a law allowing slaves to sue
This Week in the Missouri Senate for June 25: Missouri Works and FRA
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: Senate Bill 2, a new law that modifies provisions relating to the Missouri Works program,
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 25, 1866
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 25, 1866, the day Lincoln Institute was incorporated.
Sen. Sandy Crawford Sees Priority Legislation Become Law
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Sandy Crawford, R-Buffalo, announces two measures containing her legislation have been signed into law by the governor. Both House Bill
The Missouri Senate Minute for June 22: Missouri Works and FRA
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 2 is among the first measures to be sent to the executive branch during the regular legislative session. Also, Missouri
Governor Signs Senate Bill 63 into Law
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation designed to help families and those struggling with substance use disorders was signed into law by the governor. Senate Bill 63
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 19, 2003
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 19, 2003, the day the Missouri General Assembly commemorated Emancipation Day.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for June 18: Second Amendment Preservation Act
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews House Bill 85 & 310, which establishes the “Second Amendment Preservation Act.” This new law
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 17, 1916
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 17, 1916, the day the first African-American female to be elected to the Missouri
Sen. Sandy Crawford Applauds Governor for Signing Local Government Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Sandy Crawford, R-Buffalo, applauds the governor for signing one of her priority pieces of legislation into law. House Bill 271
The Missouri Senate Minute for June 15: Second Amendment Preservation Act
JEFFERSON CITY — House Bill 85 & 310 establishes the “Second Amendment Preservation Act,” which creates additional protections to the right to bear arms. Because
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 15, 1861
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 15, 1861, the day federal troops overtook Jefferson City in the early months of
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 12, 1861
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 12, 1861, the day then-Missouri Gov. Claiborne Fox Jackson issued a war proclamation.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for June 11: PDMP
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews Senate Bill 63, which modifies provisions relating to the monitoring of certain controlled substances.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 11, 1861
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 11, 1861, the day state leaders met to decide Missouri’s involvement in the Civil
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 10, 1929
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 10, 1929, the day the Legislature incorporated the University of Kansas City.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 9, 1813
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 9, 1813, the day James Minor was born.
The Missouri Senate Minute for June 8: PDMP
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 63 is set to take effect. This new law will modify provisions relating to the monitoring of certain controlled substances.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 8, 1872
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews was June 8, 1872, the day the governor calls lawmakers back into Jefferson City.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 6, 1865
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 6, 1865, the day the “Drake Constitution” was ratified by Missouri voters.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for June 4: Supplemental Budget
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews House Bill 16, the first measure to be signed into law this year. House Bill
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 4, 1812
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 4, 1812, the day Congress established the Territory of Missouri.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 3, 1850
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 3, 1850, the day the Town of Kansas was incorporated.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: June 2, 1862
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews June 2, 1862, the day loyalty oaths were adopted in Missouri.
The Missouri Senate Minute for June 1: Supplemental Budget
JEFFERSON CITY — The first measure to come from the 2021 legislative session and be signed into law is House Bill 16, the supplemental budget
This Date in Missouri Senate History: May 31, 1953
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 31, 1953, the day former Missouri Supreme Judge — and State Rep. — Ronnie
This Week in the Missouri Senate for May 28: Session Review
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: Senate Bill 53 & 60, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to the administration
The Missouri Senate Minute for May 25: Session Review
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators tout public safety reform as a success from the 2021 legislative session.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: May 22, 1899
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 22, 1899, the last day of the Regular Session of the 40th General Assembly.
Audio: Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Podcast for the Week of May 17
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, discusses her thoughts on the just-concluded 2021 legislative session. To download audio, please right click on
This Week in the Missouri Senate for May 21: Session Review
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews the 2021 legislative session, which concluded on May 14.
The Missouri Senate Minute for May 18: Session Review
JEFFERSON CITY — The First Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly ends.
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for May 17
The Missouri General Assembly concluded the 2021 legislative session by achieving several of the goals it laid out at the beginning of the year. I
Audio: Sen. Holly Rehder’s Podcast for May 17
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses three measures that are heading to the governor, now that the 2021 legislative session is
This Date in Missouri Senate History: May 15, 1861
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 15, 1861, final day of the Called Session of the 21st General Assembly.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for May 14: Session Ends
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: House Bill 85 & 310, a measure that would create additional protections to the right
This Date in Missouri Senate History: May 14, 1932
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 14, 1932, the day Missouri’s first female, African-American Missouri senator — Gwen Giles —
The Missouri Senate Minute for May 13: Police Reform
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 53 & 60, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to the administration of justice.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: May 13, 1807
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 13, 1807, the day Missouri’s territorial Legislature passed an act relating to divorce and
The Missouri Senate Minute for May 12: Taxes
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 66, a measure that would modify provisions relating to taxation.
The Missouri Senate Minute for May 11: Vulnerable Persons
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 432, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to protection of vulnerable persons.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: May 11, 1887
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 11, 1887, start of the Extra Session of the 34th General Assembly.
The Missouri Senate Minute for May 10: Final Week
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators have one week left in the 2021 legislative session, which will end at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 14.
Sen. Sandy Crawford’s Capitol Report for the Week of May 3
I am proud to say House Bill 685 is on its way to the governor. This measure seeks to change the requirements to run for
This Date in Missouri Senate History: May 10, 1871
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 10, 1871, the day the Missouri Legislature established Normal School No. 2 in Warrensburg.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: May 8, 1884
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 8, 1884, the birth date of Harry S. Truman.
Audio: Sen. Rick Brattin’s Podcast for the Week of May 3
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, discusses Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget. To download audio, please right click the file name
This Week in the Missouri Senate for May 7: FY ’22 Budget
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget; The remaining week of session; House Bill 1083, a
Audio: Sen. Holly Rehder’s Podcast for the Week of May 3
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses her orders of protection language, which is contained in Senate Bill 71, and now on
This Date in Missouri Senate History: May 7, 1848
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 7, 1848, the day former Missouri lawmaker William Stone was born.
Audio: Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Podcast for the Week of May 3
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, discusses Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget and Senate Bill 585, legislation that seeks to create provisions
The Missouri Senate Minute for May 6: FY ’22 Budget
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Senate and House of Representative conference committees work through differences on the Fiscal Year 2022 state operating budget, which has to
The Missouri Senate Minute for May 5: Public Safety and Energy
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 59, which relates to public safety, and House Bill 697, which seeks to modify provisions for property
This Date in Missouri Senate History: May 5, 1775
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 5, 1775, the day Missouri’s first governor was born.
The Missouri Senate Minute for May 4: Unemployment Overpayment
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 1083, a measure that seeks to modify provisions relating to unemployment compensation benefit overpayments.
Audio: Sen. Karla May’s Podcast for the Week of May 3
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, discusses several measures moving through the Missouri General Assembly.
The Missouri Senate Minute for May 3: Budget Coming Due
JEFFERSON CITY — Lawmakers have to send Missouri’s Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget to the executive branch no later than 6 p.m. this Friday.
Audio: Sen. Holly Rehder’s Podcast for the Week of April 26
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Rehder, R-Scott City, discusses four issues she is watching, with only two weeks left in the 2021 legislative session.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: May 2, 1820
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 2, 1820, the day delegates to Missouri’s first constitutional convention were elected.
This Date in Missouri Senate History: May 1, 1899
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews May 1, 1899, the 84th day of the Regular Session of the 40th General Assembly.
This Week in the Missouri Senate for April 30: FY ’22 Budget
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: The Missouri Senate version of the state’s Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget; Senate Bill 98,
Audio: Sen. Karla Eslinger’s Podcast for the Week of April 26
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, discusses Senate Bill 98, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to gaming; Senate Bill 39, which
This Date in Missouri Senate History: April 30, 1904
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 30, 1904, the day the Louisiana Purchase Exposition — more commonly known as the
The Missouri Senate Minute for April 29: FY ’22 Budget
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators create their own version of the state operating budget for Fiscal Year 2022, which is due to the executive branch
The Missouri Senate Minute for April 28: Second Amendment
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 39, legislation that seeks to create the Second Amendment Preservation Act.
The Missouri Senate Minute for April 27: Gaming
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 98, which would modify provisions relating to gaming, is heard in the Missouri Senate. The measure has been set aside
The Missouri Senate Minute for April 26: Medicaid Expansion
JEFFERSON CITY — Medicaid expansion is expected to be included in budget discussion this week. Missouri senators will review the Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget
This Date in Missouri Senate History: April 24, 1931
JEFFERSON CITY — This Date in Missouri Senate History reviews April 24, 1931, the day a Missouri Senate bill was signed into law that created
This Week in the Missouri Senate for April 23: Final Month
JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews: Senate Bill 254, a measure that seeks to restrict the inspection of grounds or facilities