Steven Roberts St. Louis: Enjoyed a distinguished career

Steven Roberts of St. Louis: Debating COVID Liability Legislation

Missouri State Senator Steven Roberts of St. Louis recently debated the merits of COVID liability legislation, a bill that would have shielded religious organizations from COVID-related lawsuits during the pandemic. Introduced in early February 2021, the bill would not only have granted a level of immunity to churches, but also healthcare providers and businesses. Roberts engaged in extensive negotiations over portions of the bill, which initially passed out of committee.

 

Steven Roberts of St. Louis: Public Health Emergencies Legislation

Missouri State Senator Steven Roberts of St. Louis was highlighted in a recent issue of The Missouri Times for his opposition to SB 12, Republican-proposed legislation designed to limit the power of local public health officials during emergencies. Roberts and his senate colleagues debated the bill for more than seven hours on the floor before it was voted down. Read the full story on the bill and the ensuing debate here.

 

Steven Roberts of St. Louis: Honoring a Local Hero

Last March, Missouri State Senator Steven Roberts worked to recognize the service and sacrifice of a local hero with the introduction of SB 520, legislation designed to designate a portion of State Highway 180 as David Dorn Memorial Highway. A local police officer, David Dorn was fatally shot in 2020 while providing security services to a local retailer. Roberts’ bill was filed at the same time as HB 1363, similar legislation proposed by House Rep. Shamed Dogan.

 

Also check out: https://themissouritimes.com/capitol-briefs-roberts-dogan-file-bills-to-rename-highway-after-david-dorn/

 

Steven Roberts of St. Louis: Arguing Against SB 51

During the 2021 legislative session, Missouri State Senator Steven Roberts of St. Louis engaged in a spirited debate over SB 51, a bill meant to shield businesses, healthcare organizations and others from lawsuits regarding the contraction of COVID-19. The primary subject of the Senate’s first lengthy filibuster of the session, SB 51 moved onto the next step following just over 15 hours of debate on the Senate floor. Find out more here.

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Steven Roberts of St. Louis: Breaking Barriers

Missouri State Senator Steven Roberts of St. Louis and many other lawmakers are making history as part of 2021’s barrier-breaking legislative session – one that features a record number of Black, female and LGBTQ representatives now serving in the Missouri State Legislature.

 

Recently highlighted by the News Tribune, Roberts and his legislative colleagues represent one of the most diverse assemblage of lawmakers in the state body.

Breaking Barriers

Upon the beginning of the 2021 session, Steven Roberts of St. Louis became one of a record number of Black lawmakers (25) to ever serve in the state legislature. Currently, African Americans make up about 11% of the state’s total population, and Black lawmakers comprise nearly 13% of the legislative body.

Among the most diverse legislature in state history are 52 women, the highest number in state history. Additionally, there are five openly LGBTQ members now serving in the Missouri state legislature.

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