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Issued: July 28, 2025

Dates of Interest

  • Aug 14       Governor’s Ham Breakfast at the Missouri State Fair

  • Aug 28       New Laws Without Emergency Clauses Go Into Effect

  • Sep 10       Veto Session

  • Dec 1         Legislative Pre-Filing Begins

  • Jan 7         2026 Legislative Session Begins

This Week in the Capitol

  • Senate President Pro Tem Raises Solar Concerns: Last week Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin, President Pro Tem of the Missouri Senate, raised concerns about solar energy developments and advocated for a “moratorium” on new utility-scale solar projects. Read more here, here, here, here, and here.

  • Missouri Congressional Map: Amid reports that President Trump’s advisors are urging Missouri to consider redrawing its congressional map, the idea has sparked discussion among legislators and political observers. Read more here, here, and here.

  • Supreme Court Weighs in on Marijuana Taxes: The Missouri Supreme Court has decided that Missouri law does not allow local governments to “stack” marijuana sales taxes. Read more here.

  • Interim Activity on Property Tax Reform: The Missouri House Special Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform has kicked off its meetings and scheduled a series of hearings throughout the state. Read more here, here, here, and here.

  • 2026 Elections: Candidates have begun positioning for next year’s elections. Read more in the Missouri Times 2026 Senate Tipsheet.

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Bills to watch - 2025 Pre-Filing begins Dec. 1, 2024

Federal Government Links and Resources

Has it been a while since you studied U.S. Government in school? Here is a link that

can help explain the Legislative Process

and Branches of the Government.

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2025

Legislative Calendar

​July 14, 2025

Deadlines for Vetoes

 

August 28, 2025

New Laws without Emergency Clauses Go Into Effect

September 10, 2025

Veto Session

January

New Laws without Emergency Clauses go into Effect

September 11, 2024

Veto Session

November 5, 2024

General Election

December 1, 2024

Pre-Filing of Legislation Begins

January 8, 2025

Legislative Session Begins

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