2025 Missouri Legislative Session

Missouri Republican lawmakers seem to have all the leverage to redraw their congressional lines in September. But if they succeed, it could unleash a torrent of legal and political consequences.

Because Proposition A, which included a minimum wage hike and mandated paid sick leave, was a statute change, lawmakers were able to repeal it. If it returns as a constitutional amendment, it would be harder to change again.

Missouri’s Freedom Caucus wants Gov. Mike Kehoe to call a special session to redraw Cleaver’s Kansas City-based district.

Through one of the new laws, it is illegal to export water outside of Missouri without a permit.

The legislation includes expanding the use of safe baby boxes in the state.

The governor’s office cited some unexpected budget items and a recently passed tax reduction as reasons for reducing spending.

Senate Minority Leader Doug Beck leads the 10-person Democratic caucus in the Missouri Senate.

The Missouri Hospital Association strongly opposed a plan to cap medical provider taxes at 3.5%.

Murray said he received more constituent feedback to vote against an incentive package aimed at keeping the Chiefs and Royals in Kansas City than for any other bill during the session.

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