Wrap: After a filibuster Monday over the typically noncontroversial journal, Senate leadership agreed to only debate on measures regarding ethics and budget.

The ethics measure is sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Mike Kehoe. Because Kehoe is stuck in the state's flooding and the budget must go through committee deliberations, Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson adjourned the Senate within ten minutes of starting.

Republican Senator Rob Schaaf wants a lobbyist gift limit and 'dark money' disclosures to be discussed before anything except the state's budget.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.

Wrap: Republican Senator Rob Schaaf said it's necessary to let voters know who is funding their candidates.

Opponents said the measure would put private citizens at risk of being targeted for their beliefs.

Schaaf's phone number was released through digital, radio and phone ads while telling viewers the senator is 'siding with liberals.' Governor Eric Greitens' senior advisor also runs that nonprofit, A New Missouri.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.

Wrap: Four senators held up proceedings on Monday to focus on ethics issues, including a lobbyist gift limit and nonprofit donor disclosure. In response, Senate leadership scheduled a hearing on the disclosure issue.

St. Charles County Senator Bill Eigel said requiring disclosure of political nonprofit donors and their addresses could put them in danger.

Supporters said the measure is necessary to avoid corruption though political contributions in Missouri.

Reporting from the state Captiol, I'm Jack Morrisroe.