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Recent News About Missouri General Assembly
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Missouri Chamber of Commerce expects state budget to spur economic growth statewide
The $47 billion state budget approved by the legislature last week includes several items that the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry expects will spur economic growth in Missouri. -
Lawmakers approve solar-friendly legislation, implement sales and use tax exemption on solar equipment
Homeowner association members will now be able to install solar panels on their rooftops more easily thanks to the passage of SB 745 by the Missouri legislature last week. -
Gov. Parson expected to sign voter ID bill; Also bans ballot drop boxes
An election integrity bill approved by the Missouri legislature last week that requires a photo ID for voting will increase the likelihood that Republican candidates will get elected over Democrats, according to a St. Louis University professor of political science. -
Lawmakers approve $47 billion budget, decline $500,000 for AG Schmitt; 'A lot of things' can still happen this session, lawmaker says
A proposal to add $500,000 to Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s budget was not approved by the Senate, so no new hires in the Solicitor General unit of his office. -
Senate to review new Congressional map approved by the Missouri House
The Missouri General Assembly has until Friday, May 13 to approve the proposed Congressional map -
Missouri Chamber: 'HB 1692 is just another anti-business bill on vaccinations'
House Bill (HB) 1692 was approved by the House and is now advancing to Senate chambers where the Missouri Chamber of Commerce is actively working with Senators to halt the bill. -
68 candidates are running for Congress despite a legislative redistricting deadlock
Although 68 people filed for election to the U.S. House in the August primary by Tuesday’s deadline last week, the Missouri legislature has yet to approve the district lines for those eight seats. -
Chief Justice Wilson promotes judges, military veterans, court employees in state-of-judiciary address
Chief Justice Paul C. Wilson expressed concern about the welfare of judges and military veterans and advocated for competitive court employee compensation this week during a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly in Jefferson City. -
Civil justice reforms are expected to advance in Missouri legislature this year
The Missouri General Assembly has had good success in changing its litigation environment over the last few years with a punitive damages bill, changes to the standard for employment discrimination claims and a new standard for expert witness testimony admission -
Legislature debates shortening personal injury statute of limitations from five to two years
The Missouri General Assembly debated shortening the statute of limitations this week after returning to the Capitol for the 2022 legislative session on Jan. 5. -
Former governor accuses legislature of 'power grab' over conservation
The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a case that will determine whether the Conservation Commission will remain independent or be dominated by the General Assembly. -
Chamber study: Missouri is an emerging, competitive tech hub
The growth of the technology industry has spread from the San Francisco Bay Area to new markets across America, including Kansas City and St. Louis, according to the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry -
Parson vows legal fight against Biden administration for plans to mandate vaccines, calls mandate an 'assault on individual liberty'
Gov. Mike Parson recently announced that his administration will rebuff the Biden administration's attempt to enforce an unconstitutional, federal vaccine mandate for Missourians and private businesses. -
Missouri Chamber announces tech initiatives at innovation summit to bolster economy
Some 115 people attended a two-day remote conference hosted by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry aimed at establishing Missouri as a hub for tech growth -
The Missouri legislature’s check on runaway verdicts
This ruling is important because it provides a clear pathway for the General Assembly and governor to fix excessive liability that harms people’s lives. -
'Much needed reform': Parson signs insurance reform bill
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed House Bill 345 (HB 345) on June 29 to increase the number of parties who have a say in arbitration discussions. -
Defense lawyers and hospital association file brief in support of state's 2015 cap on damages law
The Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers and the Missouri Hospital Association have filed an amicus brief with the Missouri Supreme Court in a Jackson County case involving a woman whose $1,030,000 jury award was limited to $778,828 after the trial court applied the state’s medical liability statute. -
Missouri legislature approves COVID liability protection for businesses
Now that the Missouri legislature approved COVID-19 liability protection bill last week, SB 52/42 is on its way to Gov. Michael Parson for his signature -
GOP legislation would allow medical marijuana use in hotels, AirBnB
Rep. Ron Hicks introduced legislation last week that would allow medical marijuana users in and outside of the state to legally ingest the drug while lodging in a Missouri hotel, Airbnb, or other temporary accommodation -
Courts, staff, critically need increased security, chief justice tells lawmakers
Courts critically need security upgrades, additional equipment, staff training and standardized compensation, Missouri Chief Justice George W. Draper has told legislators.