Missouri Senate

While the legislation containing storm relief and the stadium funding both passed committee, some senators have already expressed concern over the bills.

The St. Louis County Democrat is a longtime skeptic of publicly funding stadiums, which will be discussed in the special legislative session.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe got many of his priorities passed.

The legislation repeals the entire earned sick leave portion of Proposition A as well as a portion of the minimum wage increase.

Some legislators in both chambers objected to the move since the House unexpectedly failed to pass the part of the budget funding capital improvement projects across the state last week.

With just days remaining in the 2025 legislative session, unfinished Republican priorities include addressing Amendment 3 and Proposition A.

The Missouri House declined to pass one budget bill that contained hundreds of millions of dollars for capital improvement projects across the state.

The legislation contains other tax provisions, including eliminating the state sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products.

The bill was prompted by legislation in some communities that bars landlords from denying leases to renters on the grounds that they receive housing assistance.

Senate Bill 71 expands the death benefit for officers killed in the line of duty to $100,000.