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6-20-24 VIDEO: Rep. Herman Morse farewell addressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
After seven years in the House, Dexter Representative Herman Morse said goodbye to the chamber and his colleagues.

6-17-24 VIDEO: Rep. Doug Richey farewell addressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Excelsior Springs Representative Doug Richey offered this farewell address as the 2024 session was drawing to a close.

6-17-24 VIDEO: Rep. Maggie Nurrenbern farewell addressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Kansas City Representative Maggie Nurrenbern bid her colleagues farewell in the final days of the 2024 legislative session.

6-6-24 'Blair's Law' Passed Again, Sponsors Confident it will Become LawOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
A mother’s nearly 13 year quest for justice for her daughter might have finally reached its end, with one of the bills passed at the end of this year’s regular legislative session.

6-6-24 VIDEO: Rep. Ashley Bland Manlove is bid farewellOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The 2024 session was the last in the Missouri House for Representative Ashley Bland Manlove (D-Kansas City), due to term limits.

6-6-24 VIDEO: Rep. Hannah Kelly farewell addressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Outgoing Representative Hannah Kelly (R-Mountain Grove) offered this farewell as the 2024 regular session, her last in the House due to term limits, drew to a close.

6-5-24 VIDEO: Rep. Barbara Phifer farewell addressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Outgoing St. Louis Representative Barbara Phifer offered her farewell to colleagues and citizens on the final day of the session.

6-5-24 VIDEO: Rep. Brad Hudson farewell addressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Cape Fair Representative Brad Hudson is departing the House and offered this address on the penultimate day of the 2024 session.

6-4-24 Plan on Governor's Desk would Allow Investments by Rural HospitalsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
A plan to bolster Missouri’s rural hospitals’ financially stability is one of the measures awaiting action from the governor after the close of the legislative session earlier this month.

6-4-24 VIDEO: Dan Stacy farewell addressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Representative Dan Stacy (R-Blue Springs) addressed his colleagues as his final regular session in the House drew to a close, on May 17.

6-4-24 VIDEO: Gretchen Bangert farewell addressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Representative Gretchen Bangert (D-Florrisant) addressed her colleagues as her final regular session in the House drew to a close, on May 17.

6-3-24 VIDEO: Rep. Mike Stephens' farewell addressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Representative Mike Stephens (R-Bolivar) addressed his colleagues as his final regular session in the House drew to a close, on May 17.

6-3-24 VIDEO: Rep. Joe Adams' farewell addressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
University City Representative Joe Adams offered this farewell address on the penultimate day of the 2024 regular session, his last session in the House due to term limits.

5-31-24 VIDEO: Minority Leader Crystal Quade's farewell addressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
House Minority Floor Leader Crystal Quade gave a farewell address on the final day of the 2024 legislative session, her last in the House due to term limits:

5-24-24 Four Year Effort to Stem Veteran Suicide Reaches Governor's DeskOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
In Missouri suicide occurs among the veteran population nearly twice as often as in the rest of the population. This effort is all about reducing that rate, ideally to nothing.

5-17-24 Missouri General Assembly Passes Legislation in Defense of Missourians’ Property Rights On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
In a crucial development for housing policies in the Show-Me State, the Missouri General Assembly has successfully passed House Bill 2062 this week addressing several issues related to property rights, ranging from eviction moratoriums, electric vehicle charging stations, to shutdown orders, land banks, and other “fowl” affairs.

5-17-24 Missouri Property Rights Legislation, Including 'Squatters Bill,' Heads to Governor's Desk for ApprovalOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Legislation passed by the Missouri General Assembly as part of a comprehensive property rights bill will provide much needed relief to property owners seeking solutions to dealing with unlawful occupants.

5-17-24 VIDEO: House Republicans call on Senate to pass initiative petition reformOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
House Republicans called a media conference this morning calling on the Senate to take up and pass initiative petition reform on this, the final day of the legislative session:

5-17-24 VIDEO: House Republicans' end of session media conferenceOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri House Republicans addressed the media and answered questions after the close of the 2024 regular session, today:

5-17-24 VIDEO: House Democrats' end of session media conferenceOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
House Democrats addressed reporters and fielded questions after the close of the 2024 regular session, today:

5-13-24 Veterans Bills Going to the Governor On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Rep. Dave Griffith had several veteran bills pass last week. House Bill 1495, tasks the Missouri veterans commission with expanding its efforts to prevent veteran suicide.

5-13-24 Missouri General Assembly Sends Bill Protecting Property Rights, Environment to Governor On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House has truly agreed HBs 2134 & 1956 by a vote of 155-1, thereby sending it to Governor Mike Parson’s desk for his consideration. The comprehensive legislation will regulate the land application of industrial wastewater, sludge, and related process wastes. The bill successfully passed the House and Senate with overwhelming support, underscoring a united and bipartisan commitment to safeguarding water resources and property rights in Missouri.

5-10-24 Mission Accomplished - House Delivers Balanced Budget, Cuts Spending, and Saves a $1.5 Billion Emergency ReserveOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House of Representatives led efforts to pass a balanced budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 that saves $1.5 billion of Missouri’s surplus for emergencies and reduces spending from the FY2024 budget by over $1.2 billion.

5-10-24 VIDEO: House Republicans media conference following passage of FY '25 budgetOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
House Republicans addressed the media after completing passage of the legislature's proposed FY 2025 budget:

5-10-24 VIDEO: House Democrat media conference following passage of FY '25 budgetOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
House Democrats spoke to the media and took questions after passage of the general assembly's FY '25 budget proposal.

5-9-24 Missouri General Assembly Sends Bill Protecting Property Rights, Environment to Governor On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House has truly agreed HBs 2134 & 1956 by a vote of 155-1, thereby sending it to Governor Mike Parson’s desk for his consideration. The comprehensive legislation will regulate the land application of industrial wastewater, sludge, and related process wastes. The bill successfully passed the House and Senate with overwhelming support, underscoring a united and bipartisan commitment to safeguarding water resources and property rights in Missouri.

5-8-24 Missouri House Passes HB 2571 to Simplify Financial Reporting RequirementsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House of Representatives has approved HB 2571, a bill designed to improve financial transparency and reporting standards for counties and political subdivisions across the state. The legislation, sponsored by State Representative Peggy McGaugh, passed with overwhelming support, paving the way for simplified accountability in local government finances.

5-8-24 Missouri House Passes Historic Preservation Tax Credit Enhancement BillOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House of Representatives has passed HB 1936, the "Missouri Historic, Rural Revitalization, and Regulatory Streamlining Act," a bill aimed at streamlining the application process for Missouri's historic tax credit program which serves to revitalize historic properties across the state.

5-7-24 Missouri House Passes HB 2650 to Enhance Higher Education and Workforce DevelopmentOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House of Representatives has approved a significant piece of comprehensive legislation focused on updating and modernizing existing statutes, significantly reducing complexity and removing outdated provisions related to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. This bill, sponsored by State Representative Willard Haley, received overwhelming support with a 147-0 vote and is poised to make impactful changes in the state's educational and workforce landscape.

5-2-24 Missouri House Passes HB 1489 to Modernize Notice Delivery PracticesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House of Representatives celebrated a significant milestone with the passage of House Bill 1489, a measure aimed at modernizing and improving the delivery of official notices from government departments to taxpayers and individuals across the state.

5-2-24 VIDEO: House Democrats media conferenceOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
House Democrats spoke to the media and took questions after the chamber ended its work for the week:

5-1-24 VIDEO: Norm Stewart Inducted into Hall of Famous MissouriansOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The latest inductee into the Hall of Famous Missourians is Norm Stewart, a man whose name is synonymous with Mizzou basketball.

4-30-24 VIDEO: House Republicans urge initiative petition reformOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
House Republicans media conference calling for passage of initiative petition reform as the end of the 2024 session nears:

4-29-24 VIDEO: House Speaker Dean Plocher media conferenceOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher spoke to reporters after the House Ethics Committee voted to dismiss a complaint against him:

4-26-24 Missouri House Passes Bill Furthering the Protection of Vulnerable Persons from Human TraffickingOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
In a continued effort to address human trafficking and safeguard the vulnerable individuals, the Missouri House of Representatives has passed HB 2688. The bill, sponsored by State Representative Jeff Myers, marks a crucial step forward in the work being done to combat these pressing issues.

4-25-24 Missouri House Approves HB 2763 in Hopes to Aid Farming IndustryOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House of Representatives passed HB 2763, sponsored by State Representative Dane Diehl in hopes of continuing to aid Missouri’s farming industry and provide more clarity and continuity in the regulation of pesticides used in the field of agriculture.

4-25-24 Missouri House Passes Amended SJR 74, Heads Back to Senate for Further ReviewOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House of Representatives has made a historic move by passing SJR 74, which proposes crucial changes to the state constitution in an effort to enhance the integrity and transparency of the constitutional amendment process.

4-25-24 VIDEO: House Republican media conferenceOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri House Republicans spoke to reporters and fielded questions after the close of legislative work for the week:

4-25-24 VIDEO: House Democrat media conferenceOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
House Democrats spoke to the media and took questions after the chamber ended its work for the week:

4-24-24 Missouri House Passes HB 1564: Tax Reform for Community DevelopmentOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House of Representatives has approved House Bill 1564, a comprehensive legislation aimed at empowering local communities through reformed taxation laws.

4-23-24 Missouri House Passes HB 1995 to Ensure Continued Small Wireless Facility DeploymentOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House of Representatives is advancing the state's telecommunications infrastructure with the passage of HB 1995. This bill, which garnered overwhelming bipartisan support, aims to secure the future of small wireless facility deployment in Missouri by repealing the expiration date for the Small Wireless Facility Deployment Act.

4-23-24 Missouri Legislature Passes Bill to Limit Landfill Development near Kansas City BorderOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House of Representatives has successfully passed legislation that would block the construction efforts of a landfill in a residentially zoned area proposed by developers near the Kansas City border.

4-23-24 VIDEO: House sends Governor Bill to Block Landfill near Kansas City-area NeighborhoodsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The state House has voted to send to the Governor a bill that would prevent the construction of a landfill in a residentially zoned area near the Kansas City border.

4-22-24 Missouri House Passes Increased Penalties for Sexual Offenses Involving ChildrenOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed legislation to put a measure before Missouri voters to ensure the safety of Missouri children and curb the heinous crime of sex trafficking by strengthening penalties for sexual offenses involving children.

4-22-24 Missouri House Passes Legislation to Enhance Age Verification Measures in Alcohol SalesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards improving age verification measures with the passage of HB 2599. Sponsored by State Representative Jeff Farnan, the bill introduces innovative provisions to modernize the process of confirming legal drinking age while ensuring robust safeguards for consumer privacy.

4-22-24 Missouri Legislature Advances Groundbreaking Healthcare Legislation with Passage of HB 2413On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
In a move aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility and addressing critical public health needs, the Missouri House of Representatives has passed HB 2413 with resounding bipartisan support. This comprehensive legislation, championed by State Representative Tara Peters, marks a significant step forward in advancing healthcare provisions for Missourians across the state.

4-22-24 Missouri Legislature Approves Expansion of MOBUCK$ Program to Boost Economic GrowthOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri's esteemed MOBUCK$ program, designed to assist local lenders in lowering interest rates for eligible borrowers, is set to receive a significant boost following the approval of HB 1803 by the Missouri General Assembly.

4-19-24 Missouri Legislature Passes Education Reform Package On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri General Assembly has passed SB 727 and HB 2287, a combination of comprehensive education reform bills aimed at enhancing elementary and secondary education across the state.

4-18-24 Missouri House Passes HB 2710, Providing Tax Incentives for Nuclear Security Enterprise in Kansas CityOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
In a landmark decision, the Missouri House has passed HB 2710, a bill aimed at bolstering both security measures and economic growth in Kansas City. The bill, sponsored by State Representative Chris Brown, authorizes a state and local sales tax exemption for essential items required for the construction of a nuclear security enterprise in Kansas City.

4-18-24 Missouri House Passes HB 2756, Revising the Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) Act to Protect ConsumersOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House of Representatives has officially passed HB 2756, a significant revision to the state’s Property Assessment Clean Energy (PACE) Act. Sponsored by State Representative Michael O'Donnell, this legislation marks a pivotal moment in the state's approach to clean energy initiatives and puts an end to predatory loan practices associated with these consumer products

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