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Missouri Senate leaders cite public-safety bill as first sent to governor while budget deadline nears
Summary
Senate leaders said House Bill 495, described as a public-safety measure, is the first proposal this session to reach the governor's desk. Lawmakers also noted the fiscal 2026 state operating budget is due by 6 p.m. May 9, and the regular session will end one week later.
The Missouri Senate reported that House Bill 495, a public-safety measure, is the first proposal this legislative session to be sent to the governor's desk, Senate leaders said during remarks tracking the chamber's activity since the session began Jan. 8.
Senate President Pro Tem (speaker unnamed in the transcript) told colleagues that public safety has been a top priority for the Senate caucus and for the governor, and noted HB 495 reached the governor's desk. Missouri Senate Minority Floor Leader Doug Beck of Afton said other senators also had bills advance and that members of his caucus negotiated on difficult measures and secured victories this year. Reporter Dean Morgan summarized the schedule and deadlines from the capitol.
