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2023
September
15,
2023
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09:31 AM
America/Chicago
Both chambers of the General Assembly convened on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in veto session. A two-thirds YES vote in both chambers is required to override a governor’s veto. In the House, that number is 109. In the Senate, that number is 23.T...
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July
07,
2023
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12:25 PM
America/Chicago
Yesterday (Thursday, July 6, 2023), Governor Parson took action on the remaining legislation from the 2023 Regular Session, completing this part of the legislative process a week before the constitutional deadline of July 14, 2023. Unless otherwise ...
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June
30,
2023
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11:45 AM
America/Chicago
Today, Friday, June 30, 2023, is the deadline for Governor Parson to sign the bills making up the state operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024). The legislature approved a $50.7 billion spending plan in May, but the go...
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June
23,
2023
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11:33 AM
America/Chicago
On May 30, 2023, the General Assembly presented all remaining Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed legislation to Governor Parson for consideration and action. The governor will have forty-five days (July 14, 2023) to sign legislation into law or to r...
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June
16,
2023
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09:28 AM
America/Chicago
On May 30, 2023, the General Assembly presented all remaining Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed legislation to Governor Parson for consideration and action. The governor will have forty-five days (July 14, 2023) to sign legislation into law or to r...
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June
09,
2023
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10:15 AM
America/Chicago
On Wednesday, June 7, 2023, Governor Parson signed seven pending Truly Agreed bills into law.HB 131 (Griffith), relating to state employee pay periodsSCS SB 13 (Crawford), relating to the regulation of certain financial institutions, with existing pe...
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June
02,
2023
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12:05 PM
America/Chicago
Pursuant to the constitution, the General Assembly automatically adjourned sine die at midnight on May 30, 2023. That same day, the General Assembly presented all remaining Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed legislation to Governor Parson for consid...
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May
26,
2023
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12:32 PM
America/Chicago
TRULY AGREED TO AND FINALLY PASSED LEGISLATION 2023 Regular SessionDuring the 2023 Regular Session, 1,388 House bill were introduced. Of these bills, the House third read 160 (11.53%), and 26 of those bills (1.87 %) were Truly Agreed To and Finally...
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May
12,
2023
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11:59 AM
America/Chicago
Today (Friday, May 12, 2023) marks the last day in the 2023 regular session for the General Assembly to consider regular legislation. To date, the governor has signed two bills presented to him: SS SB 51 (relating to the scope of practice of physi...
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May
05,
2023
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11:56 AM
America/Chicago
Both chambers of the General Assembly convened on Monday, May 1, 2023. The following bills have been Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed so far this session:SS SB 51 (Eslinger), relating to the scope of practice for physical therapistsSS SCS SBs 94,...
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April
28,
2023
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10:26 AM
America/Chicago
Both chambers of the General Assembly convened on Monday, April 24, 2023. That evening, Governor Parson hosted the members and their families for a picnic event at the Governor’s Mansion. On Tuesday, the Senate took up its Appropriations Committee ...
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April
21,
2023
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11:34 AM
America/Chicago
Both chambers of the General Assembly convened on Monday, April 17, 2023. On Tuesday evening, legislators held their annual charity softball tournament, raising over $15,000. The Senate Appropriations Committee met on April 18 and April 19, 2023, t...
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April
14,
2023
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11:22 AM
America/Chicago
Both chambers of the General Assembly convened on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, having observed an Easter Break on Monday. House appropriations bills have been referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee, which has yet to schedule any hearings. The ...
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April
13,
2023
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07:00 AM
America/Chicago
The legislation below relates to judicial retirement. Members of The Missouri Bar are invited to submit comments and input to the Board of Governors and its Executive Committee using the bill review links listed below. If you have any questions or ...
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April
07,
2023
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11:06 AM
America/Chicago
Both chambers of the General Assembly reconvened on Monday, April 3, 2023. The House continued to steadily work through its bill calendars, perfecting and third reading bills. This week, Senate debate ranged from tax credits and property taxes to s...
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April
06,
2023
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11:07 AM
America/Chicago
SJR 31 (Brattin) – Modifies provisions relating to the judiciary including access to judicial records judicial lobbying activities and the nonpartisan court planJoint Resolution Text (Introduced)Joint Resolution Summary (Introduced)§ JUDICIAL RECORD...
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March
31,
2023
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10:31 AM
America/Chicago
Both chambers of the General Assembly reconvened on Monday, March 27, 2023. This week, the House of Representatives approved its proposed Fiscal Year 2024 state budget, paving the way for the Senate to begin its consideration of the appropriations b...
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March
30,
2023
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12:29 PM
America/Chicago
SB 708 (O’Laughlin) – Modifies provisions relating to civil actionsBill Text (Introduced)Bill Summary (Introduced)CONSUMER LEGAL FUNDING MODEL ACT (Sections 436.550 to 436.570) (New)CIVIL LITIGATION FINANCING ACT (Sections 436.571 to 436.580) (New)CO...
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March
24,
2023
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11:52 AM
America/Chicago
The General Assembly returned from spring recess as both chambers convened on Monday, March 20,2023. With eight weeks remaining for consideration of legislation, the pace will continue to quicken. The final day for floor action on regular (non-appr...
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March
23,
2023
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14:08 PM
America/Chicago
The legislation below relates to guardians ad litem or a child’s right to counsel. Members of The Missouri Bar are invited to submit comments and input to the Board of Governors and its Executive Committee using the review link for each bill. If yo...
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March
20,
2023
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16:07 PM
America/Chicago
The latest Legislative Digest is available, providing highlights from the Missouri Legislature thus far and allowing Missouri Bar members to stay up to date on legislation that impacts them and their practice.The Legislative Digest is made available ...
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March
17,
2023
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11:15 AM
America/Chicago
When it returns from spring recess, the General Assembly will have eight weeks remaining for consideration of legislation. The final day for floor action on regular (non-appropriations) bills will be Friday, May 12, 2023. Typically, the number of b...
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March
10,
2023
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10:33 AM
America/Chicago
Both chambers reconvened on Monday, March 6, 2023, with the primary focus being passage of majority caucus priority bills before the legislature departed for the spring recess. Unable to find a path through a filibuster of SCS for SBs 49, 236, & 164...
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March
03,
2023
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11:41 AM
America/Chicago
Bill Filing DeadlineWednesday, March 1, 2023, was the deadline for members of the General Assembly to introduce legislation (without special leave). Legislators have introduced 2,268 bills and joint and concurrent resolutions. At the conclusion of ...
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March
02,
2023
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13:02 PM
America/Chicago
House Bill 1165, sponsored by Rep. Justin Hicks, would enact the 2022 amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code, which address emerging technologies, providing updated rules for commercial transactions involving virtual currencies, distributed ledger...
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February
24,
2023
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12:40 PM
America/Chicago
General AssemblyThe Senate reconvened on Monday, February 20, 2023, while the House reconvened on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, for a shorter legislative week, following its observation of Presidents’ Day. At the close of the week, the General Assembl...
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February
24,
2023
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12:27 PM
America/Chicago
HCS HBs 994, 52 & 984 originally dealt with the definitions of “adult” and “child” as they relate to orders of protection. Committee and floor amendments expanded the bill to include the following provisions: ORDERS OF PROTECTION – DEFINITIONS OF “A...
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February
17,
2023
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10:09 AM
America/Chicago
General AssemblyThe General Assembly reconvened on Monday, February 13, 2023, but the celebration in Kansas City of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory impacted the legislative schedule this week. The Senate ended the week early, adjourning on Tuesday ev...
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February
10,
2023
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11:15 AM
America/Chicago
General AssemblyThe General Assembly reconvened on Monday, February 6, 2023, for a busy week, including a joint session to receive the State of the Judiciary address from Chief Justice Paul Wilson.The Senate has sent seven bills and one joint resolut...
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February
03,
2023
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10:24 AM
America/Chicago
General AssemblyBoth chambers of the General Assembly reconvened on Monday, January 30, 2023. The Senate has perfected three bills, which must be third read to be sent to the House for consideration: SS SCS SBs 3 & 69 (Hoskins), relating to the pro...
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