JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Jason Bean, R-Holcomb, has selected Ricky Sparks’ artwork to represent the 25th Senatorial District in the 2021 Missouri Senate Art
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Sen. Eric Burlison’s Call Spoofing Legislation Receives Hearing in Missouri House of Representatives
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce that Senate Bill 119 received a legislative hearing from the Missouri House of
Sen. Brattin Calls on Congress to End MLB’s Antitrust Exemption
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, has filed legislation calling on Congress to end Major League Baseball’s (MLB) decades-old antitrust exemption under federal
Luetkemeyer Legislation Redirecting Prisoner COVID-19 Stimulus Checks to Victims Passes Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, would require offenders in Missouri’s prisons to make restitution to their victims before receiving money
Sen. Greg Razer Congratulates Appointee to Northwest Board of Regents
Senator Greg Razer Congratulates Appointee to Northwest Board of Regents JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, congratulates Stephen Coppinger who was approved
Sen. Steven Roberts Promoted to Captain in U.S. Air Force
Senator Steven Roberts Promoted to Captain in U.S. Air Force JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, has been promoted to the rank
Sen. Denny Hoskins: Capitol Dome to Shine Purple in Honor of Military Children
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, is pleased to announce the dome of the Missouri State Capitol will be illuminated purple on Thursday,
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Selects District Winner in Senate Art Contest
JEFFERSON CITY —State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, selected artwork by Addi Grimm, a student from Kansas City’s Walden Middle School, to represent the 34th Senatorial
Sen. Eric Burlison Announces the Committee Passage of Second Amendment Preservation Act
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce that House Bills 85 & 310, the Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA), was
Sen. Eric Burlison’s Department of Natural Resources Transparency and Accountability Bill Passes Missouri Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce the Missouri Senate passed his Senate Bill 40 on Thursday, April 8. This
Sen. Elaine Gannon Invites Residents to a Virtual Alzheimer’s Community Forum
For Immediate Release: April 7, 2021 Contact: Heather McKnelly, 573-751-4008 Senator Elaine Gannon Invites Residents to a Virtual Alzheimer’s Community Forum JEFFERSON CITY — State
Missouri Senate Approves Sen. Holly Rehder’s Statewide PDMP Bill
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Holly Rehder, R-Scott City, to create a statewide prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP), has passed out of
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Congratulates Todd Graves on Confirmation to MU Board
JEFFERSON CITY —State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, congratulates Platte county resident Todd P. Graves upon his confirmation as a member of the University of Missouri
Sen. Justin Brown Expresses Support for MU Curator David Steelman
JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Justin Brown, R – Rolla, expresses strong objections to any attempt to replace David Steelman as a member of the
Sen. Greg Razer, in Support of Kansas City, Votes No on Senate Bill 53
Senator Greg Razer, on Support of Kansas City, Votes No on Senate Bill 53 JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, voted “no”
Sen. Lauren Arthur, in Support of Kansas Citians, Votes “No” on Senate Bill 53
For Immediate Release: March 30, 2021 Contact: Kyle Olmstead, (573) 751-5282 Senator Lauren Arthur, in Support of Kansas Citians, Votes “No” on Senate Bill 53
Sen. Brian Williams’ Legislation Banning Police Chokeholds Passes Missouri Senate
Senator Brian Williams’ Legislation Banning Police Chokeholds Passes Missouri Senate Senator Brian Williams, the first Black man elected to the State Senate in 20 years,
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislation Exempts Stimulus Checks From State Taxes
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation presented to the Senate Ways and Means Committee this week by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, will exempt federal COVID-19 stimulus
Sen. Elaine Gannon Urges Residents to Participate in Redistricting Discussion
For Immediate Release: March 26, 2021 Contact: Heather McKnelly, 573-751-4008 Senator Elaine Gannon Urges Residents to Participate in Redistricting Discussion JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen.
Sen. Doug Beck Presents Food Desert Tax Credit Bill to the Senate Economic Development Committee
For Immediate Release: March 26, 2021 Contact: Lisa Etter, 573-751-0220 State Senator Doug Beck Presents Food Desert Tax Credit Bill to the Senate Economic Development
Sen. Steven Roberts’ David Dorn Memorial Bill Unanimously Passes Senate
Senator Steven Roberts’ David Dorn Memorial Bill Unanimously Passes Senate JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate voted unanimously in support of legislation to designate a
Sen. Eric Burlison’s Call Spoofing Legislation Passes Missouri Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, and his fellow senators, passed Senate Bill 119 on Thursday, March 25. Senate Bill 119 creates the
Sen. Doug Beck Pushes Legislation to End Foreign Purchase of Missouri Farmland
For Immediate Release: March 25, 2021 Contact: Lisa Etter, 573-751-0220 Senator Doug Beck Pushes Legislation to End Foreign Purchase of Missouri Farmland JEFFERSON CITY —
Sen. Brian Williams’ Legislation to Ban Police Chokeholds Receives Initial Approval in the Missouri Senate
Senator Brian Williams’ Legislation to Ban Police Chokeholds Receives Initial Approval in the Missouri Senate Senator who grew up in Ferguson sponsors first significant police
Public Safety Legislation Sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Advances
JEFFERSON CITY — A measure sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, intended to address police officer shortages in the Kansas City Police Department received
Sen. Jeanie Riddle Participates in Virtual Reading Program
Senator Jeanie Riddle Participates in Virtual Reading Program JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Jeanie Riddle, R-Callaway County, announces she is participating in the Scenic Regional
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislation Redirects Inmate Stimulus Checks to Victims
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, sponsored legislation blocking inmates at Missouri prisons from pocketing federal stimulus payments intended to help Americans recover
“Mega” Vaccination Event Announced for Jackson County
Jefferson City — State Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, joined the governor for the announcement of a “mega” vaccination event planned outside of Arrowhead
Sen. Holly Rehder Welcomes SEMO Artist and Bicentennial Mural to Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Rehder, R-Scott City, welcomed Cape Girardeau artist Aaron Horrell and his innovative Missouri Bicentennial Mural project back to the
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Honors Service of 139th Wing Commanders
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, congratulates Col. John A. Cluck upon his assumption of command of the 139th Airlift Wing at Rosecrans
Sen. Rick Brattin Files Legislation to Reject Unconstitutional Executive Orders
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, filed legislation this week that would allow the state of Missouri to reject unconstitutional executive orders, rules
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Offers Property Tax Protections
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, appeared before the Senate Ways and Means Committee to present a pair of bills that, together, would
Sen. Steven Roberts Presents Legislation to “Freeze” Property Tax for Seniors
Senator Steven Roberts Presents Legislation to “Freeze” Property Tax for Seniors JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, presented legislation that would freeze
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Event Happening in Kansas City
Senator Barbara Anne Washington Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Event Happening in Kansas City Jefferson City — State Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, announced that a
Sen. Doug Beck Presents Legislation to Prevent Foreign Investors from Purchasing Missouri Farmland
For Immediate Release: March 3, 2021 Contact: Lisa Etter, 573-751-0220 Senator Doug Beck Presents Legislation to Prevent Foreign Investors from Purchasing Missouri Farmland Jefferson City
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Legislation to Reduce Regulations
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has presented legislation to reduce the burden of government regulations in Missouri to the Senate General Laws
Sen. Lincoln Hough Seeks to Reduce State Tax Burden by Championing Largest Tax Cut in Missouri History
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, has introduced legislation to create the largest tax cut in Missouri history. “My proposal has one intention:
Sen. Greg Razer Files Bill Establishing School Bus Safety Task Force
Senator Greg Razer Files Bill Establishing School Bus Safety Task Force JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, filed Senate Bill 609, creating
Sen. Dave Schatz Files Legislation to Challenge Federal Overreach; Block President’s Unconstitutional Actions
Senator Dave Schatz Files Legislation to Challenge Federal Overreach; Block President’s Unconstitutional Actions Jefferson City — Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz, R-Sullivan, filed Senate
Sen. Rick Brattin’s Law Enforcement Protections Pass Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation championed by Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, protecting police department budgets and creating tougher penalties for harming law enforcement officers and violent
Sen. Eric Burlison Continues Right-to-Work Fight
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, presented Senate Bill 118, which establishes right-to-work provisions in Missouri, to the Senate General Laws Committee on
Sen. Bill White Introduces Legislation to Establish Minutemen of the State
For Immediate Release: Feb. 23, 2021 Contact: Mike Kelley: 573-751-2173 Senator Bill White Introduces Legislation to Establish Minutemen of the State Jefferson City — State
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s COVID-19 Liability Bill Passes Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, to protect small businesses, frontline health care workers, schools and churches from lawsuits related
Sen. Steven Roberts Presents Dred Scott Resolution in Committee
Senator Steven Roberts Presents Dred Scott Resolution in Committee JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, presented a Senate concurrent resolution calling on
Sen. Eric Burlison Receives Nursing Award
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, was presented with the Excellence in Health Care Legislation award from the Missouri Nurses Association for his
Sen. Greg Razer Files Legislation Extending Earnings Tax Reauthorization Period
Senator Greg Razer Files Legislation Extending Earnings Tax Reauthorization Period JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, has filed legislation that would extend
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Congratulates New MWSU Governors
JEFFERSON CITY —State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, congratulates St. Joseph-area residents Lisa Norton and Bob Wollenman on their confirmations as members of the Missouri Western
Sen. Angela Walton Mosley Honors Maya Angelou During Black History Month
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley, D-Florissant, spoke on the Missouri Senate floor on Thursday, Feb. 4, to honor Maya Angelou during Black
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s COVID-19 Liability Bill Approved by Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — Small business owners, frontline health care workers, schools and churches are one step closer to protection from pandemic-related lawsuits now that Senate
Sen. Doug Beck Asks Governor to Reconsider Unemployment Paybacks
For Immediate Release: Feb. 3, 2021 Contact: Lisa Etter, 573-751-0220 Senator Doug Beck Asks Governor to Reconsider Unemployment Paybacks Jefferson City — State Sen. Doug
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Presents Anti-Doxing Bill to Judiciary Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation to protect law enforcement officers from unwelcome disclosure of their personal information was presented to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senate Bill
Sen. Sandy Crawford to Serve on Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Sandy Crawford, R-Buffalo, has been chosen to serve on the Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission. Senator Crawford is one
Sen. Angela Walton Mosley Discusses Senate Bill 44 and Proposition Y with Concerned Groups
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley, D-Florissant, discussed Senate Bill 44 with several concerned constituent groups this week, as well as Proposition Y,
Sen. Greg Razer Congratulates Two Constituents on Gubernatorial Appointment Confirmations
Senator Greg Razer Congratulates Two Constituents on Gubernatorial Appointment Confirmations JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, congratulates two of his constituents, whom
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Calls on State to Increase Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has called on Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS),
Statement from Sen. Rick Brattin Regarding Senate Bill 66
Statement from Senator Rick Brattin Regarding Senate Bill 66 JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, issued a statement relating to a public safety
Sen. Lincoln Hough Receives Appointment to Two Statewide Committees
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, has been appointed to two statewide committees, the Missouri Tourism Commission and the Missouri Health Facilities Review
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Tax Protections and Renews Call for Statewide Term Limits
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has filed two additional measures for consideration during the 2021 legislative session. One new proposal would expand
Sen. Greg Razer Files COVID-19 Tax Relief Bill
Senator Greg Razer Files COVID-19 Tax Relief Bill JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, filed legislation that would exempt COVID-19 stimulus payments
Sen. Angela Walton Mosley Receives Committee Assignments
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley, D-Florissant, announced she has received her Senate committee assignments for the 101st General Assembly. Senator Mosley has
Sen. Eric Burlison Receives 100 Percent Rating from the American Conservative Union Foundation
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, is proud to announce he has received a 100 percent rating from the American Conservative Union Foundation
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Presents COVID-19 Liability Bill
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has introduced legislation to protect frontline health care workers, first responders and small businesses from civil liability
Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz and Majority Floor Leader Caleb Rowden Issue Statement on Senate Schedule for Next Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JAN. 15, 2021 Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz and Majority Floor Leader Caleb Rowden Issue Statement on Senate Schedule for Next
Sen. Sandy Crawford to Serve on Several Missouri Senate Committees
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Sandy Crawford, R-Buffalo, announced she has received her committee assignments for the 101st General Assembly. Senator Crawford will once again
Sen. Denny Hoskins to Chair Senate Economic Development Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Denny Hoskins, R-Warrensburg, has been named chairman of the Missouri Senate Committee on Economic Development. As chairman, Sen. Hoskins will
Sen. Karla May to Serve on Appropriations Committee
Senator Karla May to Serve on Appropriations Committee JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla May, D-St. Louis, announced that she will be serving on the
Sen. Eric Burlison Named Chair of Small Business and Industry Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Eric Burlison, R-Battlefield, was recently chosen by Missouri Senate leadership to chair the Senate Small Business and Industry Committee. This
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Continues Judiciary Committee Chairmanship
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has been renamed chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee for the 101st General Assembly. As chairman, Sen.
Sen. Karla Eslinger Receives Committee Assignments
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, has been appointed to serve on four standing committees of the Missouri Senate during the 101st General
Sen. Bill White Named Chair of the Senate Seniors, Families, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
Senator Bill White Named Chair of the Senate Seniors, Families, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee Jefferson City — State Sen. Bill White, R-Joplin, has been
Sen. Bill White Files Resolution Asking Congress to Call a Convention of States to Amend the U.S. Constitution
For Immediate Release: Jan. 12, 2021 Contact: Mike Kelley, 573-751-2173 Senator Bill White Files Resolution Asking Congress to Call a Convention of States to Amend
Sen. Rick Brattin Appointed to the Missouri Veterans’ Commission
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, has been appointed to the Missouri Veterans’ Commission by the Missouri Senate president pro tem. The Missouri
Sen. Bob Onder Files Legislation to Require Paper Ballots
JEFFERSON CITY – State Sen. Bob Onder, R-Lake St. Louis, has filed legislation to require paper ballots to be used in Missouri elections. The legislation
Sen. Mike Cierpiot Encourages Jackson County Residents and Workers to Consider Filling Out COVID-19 Vaccine Survey
Senator Mike Cierpiot Encourages Jackson County Residents and Workers to Consider Filling Out COVID-19 Vaccine Survey JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Mike Cierpiot, R–Lee’s Summit,
Senator Steven Roberts Hosts Free Covid-19 Testing and Flu Shots
Senator Steven Roberts Hosts Free Covid-19 Testing and Flu Shots JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, announced that he will host free
Sen. Jason Bean Takes the Oath of Office to Serve the 25th Senatorial District
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Jason Bean, R-Holcomb, took the oath of office and was sworn in as a member of the 101st General Assembly
Sen. Barbara Anne Washington Begins Term as State Senator
Senator Barbara Anne Washington Begins Term as State Senator Jefferson City — State Sen. Barbara Anne Washington, D-Kansas City, took the oath of office on
Sen. Bill Eigel Congratulates Area Students Accepted into Spire Cooperative Program
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Spring, would like to congratulate Noah Meyer and Andrew Moran for being accepted into a Spire cooperative
Sen. Rick Brattin Sworn in As Senator from the 31st District
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Sen. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, was sworn in today as the state senator for Missouri’s 31st Senatorial District, which covers part of
Sen. Karla Eslinger Sworn-in to Missouri Senate
Senator Karla Eslinger Sworn-in to Missouri Senate JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Karla Eslinger, R-Wasola, took the oath of office this morning, joining 33 other
Sen. Angela Walton Mosley Takes the Oath of Office to Serve the 13th Senatorial District
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Angela Walton Mosley, D-Florissant, took the oath of office and was sworn in as a member of the 101st General
Sen. Steven Roberts Takes Oath of Office
Senator Steven Roberts Takes Oath of Office JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Steven Roberts, D-St. Louis, took the oath of office at the start of
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislation Limits Property Tax Increases
JEFFERSON CITY — A pair of legislative proposals presented by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, would limit the growth of personal property taxes in Missouri.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Law to Limit Rulemaking
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has pre-filed legislation to limit the number of administrative rules in Missouri. Senate Bill 180 would require
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Files Legislation to Protect Privacy of Law Enforcement Officers
JEFFERSON CITY —State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, pre-filed “anti-doxing” legislation to protect law enforcement officers and their families from unwarranted disclosure of their personal, private information.
Sen. Lincoln Hough Pre-files Priority Legislation for Upcoming Session
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Lincoln Hough, R-Springfield, has lined out his first priorities for the 2021 legislative session, which will begin in January. “We
Sen. Jill Schupp’s Priority Legislation Reflects District’s Values
Senator Jill Schupp’s Priority Legislation Reflects District’s Values Reducing Gun Violence, Helping Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Making Voting Easier JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen.