Each year, most bills passed during the Missouri Legislature’s regular session become law on August 28. Today is no exception.

State lawmakers passed 39 bills during the first regular session of the 103rd General Assembly. Of those, 16 were spending bills and 23 were policy bills.

Unlike the political rollercoaster rides during the 2022-2024 legislative sessions, lawmakers hunkered down this year for the most part and accomplished several priorities.

Here’s a summary of the top 20 key bills that become law today:

Paid sick leave requirements to end

HB 567 will overturn the mandated one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. The requirements are part of Proposition A, which nearly 58% of Missouri voters approved last November.

State Rep. Sherri Gallick, R-Belton, sponsore

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