Category: Senate Minute

JEFFERSON CITY — When the 2022 legislative session begins this Wednesday, one of the first items for lawmakers’ consideration will be redistricting.

JEFFERSON CITY — Several issues await Missouri senators in 2022.

JEFFERSON CITY — Included in the pre-filed bills for the 2022 legislative session are some that relate to education.

JEFFERSON CITY — Portions of Senate Bills 153 & 97 are law in Missouri, while other aspects of this online vs. “brick and mortar” measure

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection has released its final report.

JEFFERSON CITY — Pre-filed legislation for 2022 will start to see official bill numbers assigned on Dec. 1. This may include renewed public safety efforts

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators may, again, look into local control next year. In this case, the issue revolves around local governments’ approach to mandates

JEFFERSON CITY — There could be legislation that relates to elections in Missouri offered during next year’s regular legislative session.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators are looking at several reform measures, including election and criminal justice. The next regular legislative session will start in January.

JEFFERSON CITY — Among the legislation that could make a return next year is Senate Bill 52, which sought to change part of state statute

JEFFERSON CITY — House Bill 430 is a new law that makes changes to certain benevolent tax credits. House Joint Resolution 20 sought to modify

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators continue to focus on Medicaid, with an interim panel poised to take more testimony this week.

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection releases its first recommendations.

JEFFERSON CITY — House Bill 349 establishes the “Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Program.”

JEFFERSON CITY — Before lawmakers return to the Capitol for the annual veto session, the Missouri Senate Economic Development Committee has an informational hearing to

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 226 is another measure that received a veto this year. The proposal would have modified the filing periods for the

JEFFERSON CITY — Among the legislation to receive the governor’s veto this year is House Bill 685, which would have modified provisions relating to the

JEFFERSON CITY — Most new laws take effect on Aug. 28. These include Senate Bill 51 & 42, which establishes provisions relating to civil actions

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 26 creates provisions relating to public safety. This new law will take effect on Aug. 28.

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection meets for the second time.

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 51 & 42 is set to become law on Aug. 28. This measure relates to COVID liability.

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 153 is set to become law. This proposal relates to taxation.

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Interim Committee on Medicaid Accountability and Taxpayer Protection begins its work. After meeting for the first time last week,

JEFFERSON CITY — House Bill 661 is among three measures that have been vetoed by the governor. This proposal sought to make changes to some

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 57 modifies provisions relating to funding to certain organizations to deter criminal behavior. Senate Bill 36 establishes the Capitol Complex

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

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 2 is among the first measures to be sent to the executive branch during the regular legislative session. Also, Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY — House Bill 85 & 310 establishes the “Second Amendment Preservation Act,” which creates additional protections to the right to bear arms. Because

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 63 is set to take effect. This new law will modify provisions relating to the monitoring of certain controlled substances.

JEFFERSON CITY — The first measure to come from the 2021 legislative session and be signed into law is House Bill 16, the supplemental budget

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators tout public safety reform as a success from the 2021 legislative session.

JEFFERSON CITY — The First Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly ends.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 53 & 60, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to the administration of justice.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 66, a measure that would modify provisions relating to taxation.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 432, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to protection of vulnerable persons.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators have one week left in the 2021 legislative session, which will end at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 14.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Senate and House of Representative conference committees work through differences on the Fiscal Year 2022 state operating budget, which has to

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 59, which relates to public safety, and House Bill 697, which seeks to modify provisions for property

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 1083, a measure that seeks to modify provisions relating to unemployment compensation benefit overpayments.

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.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators create their own version of the state operating budget for Fiscal Year 2022, which is due to the executive branch

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 39, legislation that seeks to create the Second Amendment Preservation Act.

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 98, which would modify provisions relating to gaming, is heard in the Missouri Senate. The measure has been set aside

JEFFERSON CITY — Medicaid expansion is expected to be included in budget discussion this week. Missouri senators will review the Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss House Bill 476, a measure that seeks to modify provisions relating to occupational license reciprocity for military members.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss Senate Concurrent Resolution 16, which urges federal Keystone XL pipeline approval, and Senate Bill 323, which would allow school

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators consider Senate Bill 254, which would restrict the inspection of grounds or facilities used for certain agricultural purposes. This measure

JEFFERSON CITY — The final touches to the Missouri House of Representatives’ version of the state’s Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget could come from the

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators prepare to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 state operating budget.

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Joint Resolution 28, upon voter approval, would prohibit any increase in compensation for certain elected officials. Senate Bill 165 would prohibit

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 57, which would modify provisions relating to funding to certain organizations to deter criminal behavior, and Senate

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators move into the remaining weeks of session with a number of priorities still unanswered.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators spend time on House Bill 430, which relates to adoption tax credits.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators send Senate Bill 63 to the Missouri House of Representatives for consideration. The measure seeks to modify provisions relating to

JEFFERSON CITY — More time may soon be dedicated to Senate Bill 55, 23 & 25, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to elementary

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 138, which would modify the law relating to work requirements for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and Senate

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators give first-round approval to Senate Bill 176, which would enact provisions relating to personal delivery devices. Another positive vote would

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 622, which would modify the duration of unemployment benefits, based on the unemployment rate, and Senate Bill 609, which would

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators approve Senate Bill 53 & 60, legislation that would modify provisions relating to law enforcement officers. They also give first-round

JEFFERSON CITY — Among the priorities for Missouri senators is the Fiscal Year 2022 state operating budget, which has to be completed by May 7.

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 12, 20, 21, 31, 56, 67 & 68 would modify provisions relating to public health. The proposal receives lengthy debate

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 53 & 60, which would modify provisions relating to law enforcement officers, receives preliminary Missouri Senate approval. Another “yes” vote

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators give Senate Bill 283 first-round approval. This measure seeks to modify provisions relating to liquor sales.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators may consider a measure that relates to COVID-19. Senate Bill 481 would create new provisions relating to the recovery of

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 63 would modify provisions relating to the monitoring of certain controlled substances. Senate Bill 145 would create new provisions of

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 53, which would modify provisions relating to law enforcement officers, now includes Senate Bill 60, which would create and modify

JEFFERSON CITY— Missouri senators’ mid-session recess continues. Senate Bill 12 would modify provisions relating to public health. Senate Bill 78 would modify the process for

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators have reached the halfway mark of the 2021 legislative session. Among the measures yet decided are Senate Bill 10, which

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 153 & 97 seeks to modify provisions relating to taxation. Missouri senators discussed this proposal on March 10.

JEFFERSON CITYy — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 262 and the Missouri Senate Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee hears Senate Bill 317.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 24, which relates to personal property taxes.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators are looking at what could be a busy week for them, before they adjourn for their annual mid-session recess next

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 43 would require health benefit plans to cover at least those hearing aids covered for those receiving benefits under MO

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators give first-round approval to Senate Bill 152, a measure that seeks to modify provisions of the Missouri Education Savings Program.

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee hears Senate Bill 140, legislation that would authorize a tax credit for

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators plan to revisit Senate Bill 55, 23 & 25 this week.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators send Senate Bill 189, which would create a special license plate, and Senate Concurrent Resolution 2, which asks the Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators spend several hours on Senate Bill 55, 23 & 25. This measure relates to education.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators give Senate Bill 26 first-round approval. The measure relates to public safety.

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 55, 23 & 25 has become the omnibus education measure for this session. Full Missouri Senate discussion of this proposal

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators discuss Senate Bill 12. This public health-related measure has been set aside for further discussion.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Senate committees hear Senate Bill 225, which would allow the concealed carry of firearms on public transportation systems and transporting of

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators send House Bill 16 to the governor. The supplemental budget includes federal CARES Act funding for the current fiscal year.

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee hears House Bill 16, which is the supplemental budget bill for the current fiscal year.

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 187 would require school district nurses to develop individualized health care plans for students with epilepsy or seizure disorders. Senate

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators give Senate Bill 51 preliminary approval. Another “yes” vote would send the measure to the Missouri House of Representatives for

JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 129 is heard in committee. The measure seeks to modify provisions relating to the unlawful posting of certain information over

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators may discuss Senate Bill 51 this week. The measure would establish provisions relating to civil actions arising from the COVID-19

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Seniors, Families, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee hears Senate Bill 78 and Senate Bill 120, measures that relate to

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators give first-round approval to Senate Bill 2, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to the Missouri Works program. Another

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee hears Senate Bill 53 and Senate Bill 60, both of which pertain

JEFFERSON CITY — The first legislation for 2021 is voted out of committee. These measures could soon be discussed on the floor of the Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Health and Pensions Committee hears several measures pertaining to public health, including Senate Bill 12.

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Senate Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee hears some of the first measures for consideration this year. Both Senate

JEFFERSON CITY — The first committees of the 2021 legislative session start today.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators are not in Jefferson City today. They plan to return tomorrow, following the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday.

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators are looking ahead to the next step in this legislative session: committee hearings, which are now set to begin next

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators have a hefty agenda for the 2021 legislative session. Most lawmakers believe the coronavirus pandemic will drive most legislation.