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In her first address after taking the oath, President Pro Tempore Cindy O'Loughlin laid out several priorities she said should guide the chamber's work: strengthening families, improving literacy and basic education outcomes, reforming child-welfare responses to emphasize local supports, and confronting violent crime and drug trafficking. \"Our policies must reflect those values,\" O'Loughlin said in the well of the chamber, adding that \"every child can learn, and every child must be taught to read.\" She also criticized certain diversity and inclusion initiatives as misplaced and said Missouri should \"stand firmly with law enforcement.\"

O'Loughlin described a posture of accountability for state spending and an emphasis on measurable results in education and child welfare. She urged colleagues to prioritize local solutions and to act with \"purpose and urgency\" for children she described as being \"left behind.\" The new president pro tem also framed her priorities in moral terms, calling for policies that support \"strong, healthy families\" and decrying what she said were social trends that have \"left deep and lasting challenges for families across our state.\"

The election of a president pro tempore is a formal leadership step that determines committee assignments and floor priorities; O'Loughlin is the first woman elected to that post in the Senate's history, a fact she noted in her remarks. She closed by calling for collaboration and \"decisions rooted in sound policy,\" and the presiding officer adjourned the organizational portion of the session following the speech.

The nomination, seconding and roll-call vote were recorded on the Senate floor; the roll call names were read into the record prior to the announcement of the vote total of 34-0.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Missouri Senate 2025 Opening Day Ceremony","oneSentenceSummary","Senator Cindy O'Loughlin was elected president pro tempore of the Missouri Senate by a 34-0 roll call and in an inaugural address emphasized family-focused policy, changes to child welfare and education outcomes, and support for law enforcement.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature MO, Missouri","taxId",77693,"location","Missouri","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6394361,"Missouri Senate convenes, adopts temporary rules and elects chamber officers",5331,326000,5657000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2103427-038abd4de96f2cbfc4d8baef36a0043a&start=326&end=5657","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2103427-038abd4de96f2cbfc4d8baef36a0043a/thumbnail_326000.jpg","/articles/6394361/Missouri/Missouri-Senate-convenes-adopts-temporary-rules-and-elects-chamber-officers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6394361-34e20b0efd2a57e433c75b33253322c4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183282&Signature=RIa1pEMHFdvRbD-psnQc--P-55okN6fTjRbQPszkcSiN3cClU7ifOgnSV8TPCnHMdQh-veZKLU~R-~8QTdLGbW1GuX7~1gTTX7~sunpIJ3HvKJTPDWxixihbnG1LK4qZLescjWeUQDfuTniflztN6RH~k3mQ8rGlFSiX1ZXeDPSZhZNW5KGG22VI~H0SpfcRfezez68jofG7gQDQy9S9BW1DUqkJbNLZXMgVsb31VPvzE95sUjMH-DLhvbcJ2q6TsNT4LLD-SFNlwoHGszrkVaO8Ri-bdzC6x1EBEgWqsNcaFvb8X2HKRUhCxTopGUPAuPQhVrNMaciMgjD-BQlmQg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Missouri Senate convened for the first regular session of the 103rd General Assembly on Jan. 8, 2025. Secretary of State John R. Ashcroft delivered a certified list of senators elected in the Nov. 5, 2024 and Nov. 8, 2022 elections and the chamber established a quorum before proceeding with organizational business.

The Senate adopted temporary rules carried over from the prior General Assembly to govern debate and procedure while permanent rules are prepared. Senator Platt moved the resolution to adopt the prior rules, the motion was put to a voice vote and the president indicated the ayes had it; the resolution was adopted.

The chamber then took formal steps to staff its temporary and permanent officers for the session. Christina Martin was nominated and, by a roll call recorded in the chamber, elected secretary of the Senate. Marty Drewel was nominated and elected sergeant at arms by the same recorded margin. Judge Kelly Broniak of the Missouri Supreme Court administered the oaths of office for those positions and earlier administered the oaths to the senators-elect.

Committee rosters were read aloud and the list of gubernatorial appointments was referred to the Committee on Gubernatorial Appointments for consideration. The committee assignments read into the record included the Committee on Administration (chair: Cindy O'Loughlin; vice chair: Tony Lutkemeyer) and the Committee on Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics (chair: Tony Lutkemeyer; vice chair: Cindy O'Loughlin), among others. The chair also announced the referral of gubernatorial appointment materials to the appropriate committee.

Before recessing for a brief interval, the secretary called roll and confirmed a quorum. The presiding officer announced a five-minute recess to allow visitors and members to exit the chamber; later a motion to recess until 1:50 p.m. carried and the Senate stood recessed under the announced schedule.

Taken together, the certificate of election, the adoption of temporary rules, the installation of staff officers and the committee assignments completed the formal organization necessary for the Senate to begin legislative business when it reconvenes.","On Jan. 8, 2025, the Missouri Senate convened its 103rd General Assembly, the secretary of state laid out the certified list of senators, the chamber adopted temporary rules and elected Christina Martin as secretary of the Senate and Marty Drewel as sergeant at arms. Committees were announced and the body recessed until 1:50 p.m.","actionData","errors"]

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Cindy O'Loughlin elected Missouri Senate president pro tem; outlines priorities on family, education and public safety

Missouri Senate convenes, adopts temporary rules and elects chamber officers