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Legislative Orientation ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
Senate	Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term?	Yes
Senate	Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program?	Multiple days
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative process/procedure
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative research and bill drafting
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Role of committees/training of chairs/vice chairs
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Engagement with the public or media
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Ethics/conflicts of interest
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Harassment policies of your chamber
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	District office setup or member expense reimbursement
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Clerk or Secretary's office
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Other (please specify)	My office takes care of scheduling, programs, ordering breakfast and lunch and anything to do with facilitating the orientation. Then directors of each division (including myself) will present and answer any questions from the senator-elects. We also have the director of the Ethics Commission, a member of the FBI, a member of the press core, joint committee directors, and two sessions done by NCSL.
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Reimbursement for travel expenses to attend orientation
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Individual meetings with leadership or staff
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Networking opportunities with other newly elected members
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Provision of state-issued electronic devices (phones, laptops, etc.)
Senate	Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program?	No
Senate	Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election?	Yes
Senate	Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed.	Yes	During the first general assembly we hold a training for chairs/vice chairs and their staff once leadership have assigned committees.

Leadership Not yet available

This topic has not yet been documented for Missouri. Survey responses will appear here as they are collected and confirmed.

Political Caucuses ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
Senate	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes

Enrolling Procedures Not yet available

This topic has not yet been documented for Missouri. Survey responses will appear here as they are collected and confirmed.

Data status for Missouri

The current standing of every Missouri record in ILP. If your chamber can update or confirm any of this, contact the ILP editors via the About page.

Topic	Chamber	Survey record	Status	Last Checked
Enrolling Procedures	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Enrolling Procedures	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Leadership	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Leadership	Senate	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19

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