Missouri Senate Capitol Briefing for the Week of May 20, 2013

JEFFERSON CITY – In the last week of the 2013 legislative session, lawmakers sent to the governor nearly 100 bills for his executive approval.  More than 180 measures were delivered to the governor for his signature in total this year.  Here are some of the measures that reached the legislative finish line before the last week of session.  To see many of the bills passed by the General Assembly during the last week of session, read the previous Capitol Briefing for the week of May 13, 2013.

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Legislation Passed During 2013 Honors Missouri Veterans

JEFFERSON CITY – As citizens throughout the state gear up to celebrate the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, legislation passed by the Missouri Senate and delivered to the governor during the 2013 regular session honors veterans and provides services for those who have fought and continue to sacrifice in order to ensure freedoms shared and enjoyed by all in the Show-Me State.

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This Week in the Missouri Senate for May 23, 2013: Session Review

JEFFERSON CITY — This Week in the Missouri Senate reviews some of the highlights of the 2013 legislative session, which ended on May 17, 2013. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Tom Dempsey, R-St. Charles; Senate Minority Floor Leader Jolie Justus, D-Kansas City; Sen. Paul LeVota, D-Independence; and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.

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You can download the following radio report in .mp3 format by visiting the This Week in the Missouri Senate website. The report also is available as a podcast. Right click on the “subscribe” button and choose “copy shortcut,” then paste that link into your podcast player’s website.

The Senate Minute for May 23, 2013: Session Review

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators know some of the things they wanted to see sent to the governor this year will likely be back next session. For some, it’s an economic development proposal that passed the Senate early in the regular session. For others, it’s campaign finance reform. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Tom Dempsey, R-St. Charles, and Sen. Scott Sifton, D-Affton, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.

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You can download the following radio report in .mp3 format by clicking the following link: Senate Minute. The report also is available as a podcast. Right click on the “subscribe” button and choose “copy shortcut,” then paste that link into your podcast player’s website.

The Senate Minute for May 22, 2013: Session Review

JEFFERSON CITY — Most of the agenda items for the First Regular Session of the 97th General Assembly were accomplished by the Missouri Senate. Missouri senators are also awaiting word if any interim committees will be named this year. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Tom Dempsey, R-St. Charles, and Sen. Paul LeVota, D-Independence, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.

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You can download the following radio report in .mp3 format by clicking the following link: Senate Minute. The report also is available as a podcast. Right click on the “subscribe” button and choose “copy shortcut,” then paste that link into your podcast player’s website.

The Senate Minute for May 21, 2013: Session Review

JEFFERSON CITY — Different Missouri senators have differing priorities, which was evident throughout the First Regular Session of the 97th General Assembly. Items ranging from Workers’ Compensation to Medicaid expansion were on the minds of Missouri senators this year. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Tom Dempsey, R-St. Charles, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Jolie Justus, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.

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You can download the following radio report in .mp3 format by clicking the following link: Senate Minute. The report also is available as a podcast. Right click on the “subscribe” button and choose “copy shortcut,” then paste that link into your podcast player’s website.

The Senate Minute for May 20, 2013: Session Review

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri senators are reflecting on the just-completed First Regular Session of the 97th General Assembly, which wrapped up on Friday, May 17, 2013. We’ve included actualities from Senate President Pro Tem Tom Dempsey, R-St. Charles, and Senate Minority Floor Leader Jolie Justus, D-Kansas City, in this feature report narrated by Senate Communications Officer Dean Morgan.

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You can download the following radio report in .mp3 format by clicking the following link: Senate Minute. The report also is available as a podcast. Right click on the “subscribe” button and choose “copy shortcut,” then paste that link into your podcast player’s website.