Missouri legislation News

Missouri House Votes Override on Uninsured Motorists

The Missouri House has approved a veto override of legislation restricting lawsuits by uninsured motorists. The House approved the override Wednesday on a 109-51 vote, the bare minimum needed for a two-thirds majority. The bill achieved the mark only after …

Missouri Bill Would Limit Lawsuits Over Lead Contamination

A Missouri measure limiting damages people can receive in lawsuits over lead contamination has gained final legislative approval. It would restrict punitive damages against Doe Run Resources Corp. for claims that involve a mining property in St. Francois County as …

Missouri Lawmakers Pass Changes to Workers’ Comp Claims

Missouri lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a measure that would double the fees charged to businesses in order to replenish an insolvent fund for disabled workers who suffer serious job-related injuries or illnesses. If Gov. Jay Nixon signs the …

Missouri Bill Would Limit Whistleblower Protections

About a month after Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon vetoed changes to Missouri’s workplace discrimination law, Republicans lawmakers are pushing a pair of scaled-back measures that could make it more difficult for workers to seek legal protection for reporting wrongdoing by …