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.
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.
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.
