Bills Assigned to Committee
SPECIAL STANDING COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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HB30
--- Sponsor:
Brandom, Ellen
--- CoSponsor:
Wallace, Maynard
Requires the Department of Social Services to test applicants for or
recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits for
the illegal use of controlled substances
HB30 -- (LR# 0103L.01P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
- SCS, SS/SCS PENDING
HB32
--- Sponsor:
Sater, David
--- CoSponsor:
Weter, Raymond 'Ray'
Requires, subject to appropriations, the Department of Health and
Senior Services to establish an access to healthy food pilot program
HB32 -- (LR# 0132L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB42
--- Sponsor:
Sater, David
Modifies the requirements for eligibility and receipt of Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families benefits
HB42 -- (LR# 0126L.01I)
House Committee: SPECIAL STANDING COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB46
--- Sponsor:
Davis, Cynthia
--- CoSponsor:
Cox, Stanley
Changes the laws regarding the consent requirements for obtaining an
abortion and creates the crime of coercing an abortion
SS HCS HB 46 & 434 -- (LR# 0385S.10P)
SEE COMMENTS
- SENATE REQUESTS HOUSE TAKE UP AND PASS
- SS HCS HB 46 & 434
HB48
--- Sponsor:
Davis, Cynthia
--- CoSponsor:
Harris, Belinda
Allows certain adopted adults who are 21 years of age or older to
receive a certified copy of his or her original unaltered birth
certificate and adoption records
HB48 -- (LR# 0124L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB126
--- Sponsor:
Sater, David
--- CoSponsor:
Silvey, Ryan
Requires all employers in the state who provide paid or unpaid leave
to employees for the birth of a child to provide the same leave for
the adoption of a child
HB126 -- (LR# 0573L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB141
--- Sponsor:
Hughes, Leonard S.
Increases the length of time from no later than 15 days to no later
than 60 days after the birth of a child in which the father has to
establish paternity prior to an adoption
HB141 -- (LR# 0499L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB296
--- Sponsor:
Chappelle-Nadal, Maria
--- CoSponsor:
Oxford, Jeanette Mott
Requires, subject to appropriations, an expansion of the variety of
kosher foods approved under the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Special Supplemental Food Program
HB296 -- (LR# 0804L.01I)
House Committee: SPECIAL STANDING COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB307
--- Sponsor:
Cunningham, Mike
Allows a parent to request and the court to order that up to 10% of
court-ordered child support payments be set aside in a savings or
educational account
HB307 -- (LR# 0567L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB369
--- Sponsor:
Aull, Joe
Changes the requirements for providing notice of the relocation of a
child by the custodial parent
HB369 -- (LR# 1362L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB393
--- Sponsor:
Schoeller, Shane
--- CoSponsor:
Lampe, Sara
Changes the laws regarding hotline calls reporting child abuse and
neglect to the Children's Division within the Department of Social
Services
HB393 -- (LR# 0593L.01I)
House Committee: SPECIAL STANDING COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB408
--- Sponsor:
Low, Beth
--- CoSponsor:
McNeil, Margo
Establishes the Children's Product Safety Act
HB408 -- (LR# 0607L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB424
--- Sponsor:
Davis, Cynthia
--- CoSponsor:
Sander, Therese
Guarantees a parent or legal guardian the right to care, educate, and
raise his or her children without governmental hindrance unless there
is a compelling interest upon voter approval
HB424 -- (LR# 1284L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB434
--- Sponsor:
Davis, Cynthia
--- CoSponsor:
Cox, Stanley
Changes the laws regarding the consent requirements for obtaining an
abortion and creates the crime of coercing an abortion
HB434 -- (LR# 1085L.01I)
SEE COMMENTS
- SENATE REQUESTS HOUSE TAKE UP AND PASS
- SS HCS HB 46 & 434
HB476
--- Sponsor:
Talboy, Mike
Repeals the provision allowing certain individuals with ministerial or
tocological certification to provide midwifery services in this state
HB476 -- (LR# 1217L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB532
--- Sponsor:
Kraus, Will
--- CoSponsor:
Yates, Brian
Gives immunity from civil or criminal liability to persons reporting
suspected child abuse to the proper authorities of a medical
institution, school facility, or public or private agency
HB532 -- (LR# 0271L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB570
--- Sponsor:
Harris, Belinda
--- CoSponsor:
Sander, Therese
Changes the laws regarding abortions
HB570 -- (LR# 1324L.01I)
Referred: Rules - Pursuant to Rule 25(32)(f) (H)
HB610
--- Sponsor:
Oxford, Jeanette Mott
--- CoSponsor:
Nasheed, Jamilah
Provides outreach services, educational training for child care
professionals, and subsidies for early childhood programs
HB610 -- (LR# 1138L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB720
--- Sponsor:
LeVota, Paul
--- CoSponsor:
Oxford, Jeanette Mott
Adds any adult person who resides in the same household and witnesses
the abuse or neglect or possible abuse or neglect of a child to the
list of persons required to report or make a report
HB720 -- (LR# 1594L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB758
--- Sponsor:
Grill, Jason
--- CoSponsor:
Pace, Sharon
Establishes the Child Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2009, the
Office of Child Nutrition and Wellness, and the Advisory Council on
Child Nutrition and Wellness
HB758 -- (LR# 1765L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB832
--- Sponsor:
Kraus, Will
--- CoSponsor:
Day, David
Allows a parent to file a family support motion to modify child
support owed if there is a 20% or more change in the obligated
party's income
HB832 -- (LR# 1402L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB863
--- Sponsor:
Dixon, Bob
--- CoSponsor:
Kuessner, J. C.
Establishes the Child Witness Protection Act regarding certain
children 17 years of age or younger who are testifying in specified
judicial proceedings
HB863 -- (LR# 1247L.02I)
Approved by Governor (G)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB879
--- Sponsor:
Kirkton, Jeanne
--- CoSponsor:
Schupp, Jill
Requires a non-custodial parent to pay child support until his or her
child reaches 22 years of age instead of 21 years of age
HB879 -- (LR# 1408L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB949
--- Sponsor:
Gatschenberger, Chuck
--- CoSponsor:
Zerr, Anne
Requires the Department of Social Services to test applicants and
recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits
for the illegal use of controlled substances
HB949 -- (LR# 2326L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB968
--- Sponsor:
Nasheed, Jamilah
--- CoSponsor:
Oxford, Jeanette Mott
Allows certain individuals to be eligible for food stamp benefits if
the person participates in a substance abuse treatment program
HB968 -- (LR# 1912L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB994
--- Sponsor:
Smith, Joe
Allows criminal charges to be filed against a mother who
intentionally used or ingested an illegal controlled substance while
she was pregnant which resulted in harm to her unborn child
HB994 -- (LR# 0183L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB999
--- Sponsor:
Low, Beth
--- CoSponsor:
McClanahan, Rebecca Payne
Changes the laws regarding sexual education, sexually transmitted
infection therapies, and pregnancy prevention
HB999 -- (LR# 0632L.02I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB1117
--- Sponsor:
Davis, Cynthia
Requires hospitals and birthing centers to provide maternity patients
with informational leaflets regarding the annual percentages of
specified maternity-related procedures performed at the facility
HB1117 -- (LR# 2489L.02I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB1178
--- Sponsor:
Dusenberg, Gary
--- CoSponsor:
Yates, Brian
Changes the laws regarding the consent requirements for obtaining an
abortion and creates the crime of coercing an abortion
HB1178 -- (LR# 2527L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HB1200
--- Sponsor:
Grisamore, Jeff
--- CoSponsor:
Sater, David
Changes the laws regarding criminal background checks conducted
under the Family Care Safety Registry
HB1200 -- (LR# 2452L.02I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HCR49
--- Sponsor:
Oxford, Jeanette Mott
--- CoSponsor:
Low, Beth
Strongly urges and encourages every county in the state to develop a
plan to resolve homelessness in this state
HCR49 -- (LR# 2427L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HCR53
--- Sponsor:
Corcoran, Michael George
--- CoSponsor:
Oxford, Jeanette Mott
Establishes a Joint Interim Committee on Foster Care Transition to
continue the work of the Missouri Aging Out Task Force
HCR53 -- (LR# 2458L.04I)
Voted Do Pass (H)
HJR16
--- Sponsor:
Davis, Cynthia
--- CoSponsor:
Sander, Therese
Proposes a constitutional amendment guaranteeing a parent or legal
guardian the right to care, educate, and raise his or her children
without governmental hindrance unless there is a compelling interest
HJR16 -- (LR# 1285L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HJR38
--- Sponsor:
Nieves, Brian D.
--- CoSponsor:
Pratt, Bryan
Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the expenditure of
public funds for abortion services, human cloning, or certain
human research
HJR38 -- (LR# 2391L.01I)
Referred: Spec Standing Committee on Children & Families (H)
HR212
--- Sponsor:
Dixon, Bob
--- CoSponsor:
Richard, Ron
Urges the United States Congress to summarily reject the enactment of
the federal Freedom of Choice Act which classifies abortion as a
fundamental right and prohibits any restrictions on abortions
HR212 -- (LR# 0915L.02I)
HCS Adopted (H)
- AYES: 116
- NOES: 40
- PRESENT: 2
HR294
--- Sponsor:
Dixon, Bob
--- CoSponsor:
Richard, Ron
Urges the United States Congress to summarily reject the enactment of
the federal Freedom of Choice Act which classifies abortion as a
fundamental right and prohibits any restrictions on abortions
HCS HR 294 & 212 -- (LR# 1396L.03C)
HCS Adopted (H)
- AYES: 116
- NOES: 40
- PRESENT: 2
SB96
--- Sponsor:
Justus, Jolie L.
Establishes educational rights for foster care students and requires
a full school day of education for certain children
SB96 -- (LR# 0225S.01I)
Referred: Rules - Pursuant to Rule 25(32)(f) (H)
SB232
--- Sponsor:
Cunningham, Jane
Prohibits certain public agencies and political subdivisions from
discrimination based on an individual's elementary and secondary
education program
SB232 -- (LR# 0846S.01T)
Approved by Governor (G)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

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