During the last two weeks of the session, The Missouri Times will bring you hourly updates of floor activity for each chamber. Below is all the activity in the Senate from Tuesday, May 5.


11:00 Hour

The Senate gavelled in at 10:00 a.m.

Senator  Luetkemeyer moved to dispense the reading of the journal.

The Senate passed SB 1644 with an amendment from Senator Webber pertaining to collective bargaining for first responders.


12:00 Hour

Senator Steven Roberts offered SB 1694 before the body.

Senator Moon offered SA 2. 

Senator Trent introduced a special guest.

The amendment was defeated.

Senator Moon stood to speak on the bill.

Senator Roberts inquired of Senator May.

Senator Moon inquired of Senator Gregory (15).

Senator Hough inquired of Senator Gregory (15).


1:00 Hour

Senator Hough continued his inquiry of Senator Gregory (15).

SB 1694 and 1688 were declared Ordered and Printed.

Senator Hudson brought SB 999 before the body.

Senator Lewis was re-recognized for her inquiry with Senator Webber.


2:00 Hour

Senator Lewis continued her inquiry with Senator Webber.


3:00 Hour

Senator Lewis continued her inquiry with Senator Webber.

Senator Lewis inquired of Senator McCreery

Senator McCreery inquired of Senator Williams


4:00 Hour 

Senator McCreery continued her inquiry of Senator Williams

Senator McCreery inquired of Senator Nurrenbern


5:00 Hour 

Senator McCreery continued her inquiry of Senator Nurrenbern

Senator Nurrenbern inquired of Senator Doug Beck.

Senator Nurrenbern noted the absence of a quorum. A quorum was established. Senator Hudson sent SS#1 SB 999 back and moved for the adoption of SS#2 SB 999 in its place.

Senator Coleman inquired of Senator Hudson about SS#2 SB 999.


6:00 Hour 

Senator Coleman continued her inquiry of Senator Hudson about SS#2 SB 999.

Senator Coleman inquired of Senator Lewis.

Senator Coleman offered an amendment to SS#2 SB 999.

Senator Lewis inquired of Senator Coleman.

Senator Hudson spoke on the amendment.

Senator Coleman withdrew the amendment and inquired of Senator Hudson.

Senator Coleman inquired of Senator Lewis.

Senator Coleman inquired of Senator Moon.

Senator Moon spoke on the bill.


7:00 Hour 

Senator Moon continued to speak on the bill.

Senator Coleman offered an amendment to SS#2 SB 999. The amendment was adopted.

Senator Nicola spoke on the bill.

SS#2 SB 999 was adopted. Senator Hudson moved for SS#2 SB 999 be declared Ordered and Printed.

Messages from the House.

Reports from Standing Committees

Privileged motions.

Announcements.

The Senate stands in recess until 7:45 p.m. this day.

Reports of Standing Committees.

The Senate stands adjourned under the rules.