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8/24 – Interim Committee Discusses Missouri’s 911 Emergency SystemOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of an interim House committee met in Jefferson City recently to discuss ways to fund Missouri’s aging 911 emergency system.

7/20 - House and Senate Leaders Announce Comprehensive Jobs BillOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - Today Missouri House and Senate leaders came to an historic and comprehensive jobs agreement that includes more than $1.5 billion in savings and new accountability measures in the state’s economic development programs.

7/7 - House Speaker Tilley Creates Interim Committee Focused on Strengthening Missouri FamiliesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – A newly-formed interim committee will spend the next few months developing policy solutions that will help promote and strengthen healthy Missouri families.

6/30 - Legislators Lend a Helping Hand in JoplinOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – A group of more than 30 state representatives made the trip to Joplin to survey the damage and lend a helping hand to those in need.

6/23 - Missouri House Committee to Study Ways to Improve Budget TransparencyOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - An interim House committee announced this week by House Speaker Steven Tilley, R-Perryville, will spend the next few months looking at ways to improve Missouri’s budget process.

6/17 - House Speaker Tilley Creates Interim Committee to Study Missouri’s 911 Emergency Service SystemsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - An interim House committee will spend the next several months studying ways to update and improve the state’s aging 911 emergency services system.

6/7 - House Speaker Steven Tilley Announces Creation of Interim Committee on Disaster RecoveryOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - Missouri House Speaker Steven Tilley, R-Perryville, announced the creation of the House Interim Committee on Disaster Recovery in response to several recent natural disasters.

6/1 - Video Feature – House Approves Concealed Carry Legislation in Session’s Final WeekOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – During the final week of the 2011 legislative session members of the Missouri House approved legislation that will lower the minimum age requirement to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon.

5/13 – 2011 Legislative Session Comes to a Close On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House wrapped up the 2011 legislative session Friday evening.

5/13 – Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed Bill SummariesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri General Assembly gave final approval to 149 bills during the 2011 legislative session.

5/12 – Video Feature - House Approves Legislation Restricting Late-Term AbortionsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House has given final approval to legislation that would strengthen restrictions on late-term abortions.

5/11 – Video Feature – House Approves Bill to Require Drug Tests for Welfare RecipientsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House has given final approval to legislation that would require drug testing for recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits.

5/10 – House Gives Final Approval to Several Pieces of LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House has given final approval to several pieces of legislation.

5/5 – State Operating Budget Receives Final ApprovalOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri General Assembly gave final approval Thursday to the 13 appropriations bills that make up the fiscal year 2012 state operating budget.

5/4 – House Votes to Override Veto of HB 193On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of the Missouri House have voted to override the governor’s veto of legislation that would redraw Missouri’s congressional districts.

4/27 – Congressional Redistricting Bill Receives Final ApprovalOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri General Assembly has approved legislation that would redraw the boundaries for the state’s congressional districts.

4/27 – House Approves Legislation to Expand Charter SchoolsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House approved legislation that would increase accountability for charter schools and expand the areas where they can be formed.

4/26 – First-term Legislators Discuss 2011 SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – First-year House members took time recently to share their views on the 2011 legislative session.

4/22 - House Leaders React to Redistricting Compromise EffortsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – After working through the night in an attempt to secure a compromise with the Senate on legislation that would redraw Missouri’s congressional districts, House members took up and passed another congressional district proposal Friday morning.

4/19 – House Approves Payday Loan LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House has approved legislation that would change state regulations for the payday loan industry.

4/15 - House Approves Changes to Proposition BOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The House has given final approval to legislation that would make several changes to Proposition B, which was approved by voters in November.

4/8 – Video Week in ReviewOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the first week in April.

4/8 – House Approves Legislation to Phase Out Franchise TaxOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The House has given final approval to legislation that would phase out the state’s corporate franchise tax over a period of five years.

4/6 – House Approves Congressional Redistricting LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House has approved legislation that would redraw the boundaries for the state’s congressional districts.

4/1 - House Committee Works to Redraw Missouri Congressional District LinesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The House Special Standing Committee on Redistricting held two public hearings this week to discuss legislation that would redraw the boundaries for Missouri’s congressional districts.

3/30 – House Approves Fiscal Year 2012 State BudgetOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House gave approval Wednesday to the 13 appropriations bills that make up the fiscal year 2012 state operating budget. Jonathan Lorenz reports from the state Capitol.

3/29 – House Gives First-Round Approval to State Operating BudgetOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House has given first-round approval to the 13 appropriations bills that make up the state’s fiscal year 2012 operating budget.

3/25 – House Leaders Look Ahead to Second Half of SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Before adjourning for their annual Spring Break, House leaders took time to review the highlights of the first half of session and look ahead to the issues that will dominate the second half.

3/17 - House Leaders Discuss First Half of 2011 SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Leaders from both sides of the aisle held press conferences Thursday to discuss the first half of the 2011 legislative session and the issues they will address when House members return from their annual Spring Break.

3/17 – House Approves Late-Term Abortion RestrictionsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House has given approval to legislation that would place new restrictions on late-term abortions.

3/11 – Video Week in ReviewOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of March 7 - 11.

3/10 - House Approves Bill Requiring English-Only Driver ExamsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House approved legislation that would require driver’s license exams to be administered only in English.

3/9 - Capitol Dialogue – March EpisodeOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House Speaker Pro Tem Shane Schoeller, R-Willard, and Rep. Jean Peters-Baker, D-Kansas City, join members from the Missouri Senate and Capitol Dialogue host Bob Priddy to discuss the highlights of the first half of the legislative session.

3/4 – Video Week in ReviewOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of February 28 – March 4.

3/3 – House Approves Legislation to Eliminate Franchise TaxOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House gave final approval to legislation that would phase out the state’s franchise tax.

3/3 – House Approves Minimum Wage CapOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House gave final approval to legislation that would cap Missouri’s minimum wage at the federal level.

2/25 – Video Week in ReviewOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of Feb. 21-25.

2/24 – House Approves Legislation to Reform Employment LawOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House gave final approval to legislation that would change the state’s laws regarding workplace discrimination.

2/24 – House Approves Legislation to Limit Nuisance LawsuitsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House gave final approval to legislation that would limit nuisance lawsuits against owners of property used for agricultural purposes.

2/18 – Video Week in ReviewOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of Feb. 14-18.

2/17 - House Gives Initial Approval to Local Control BillOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The House gave first-round approval to legislation that would grant control of the St. Louis Police Department to the city.

2/16 - House Committee Approves Legislation to Require English-Only Driving TestsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The House Transportation Committee gave approval Tuesday to legislation that would require Missouri driver’s license tests be given only in English.

2/10 - House Approves Legislation to Protect Home Buyers from Fire Sprinkler RequirementOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House gave final approval Thursday to legislation that would preserve a home buyer’s right to decide whether to install a fire sprinkler system in a new home.

2/10 – House Approves Workers’ Compensation FixOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House gave final approval Thursday to legislation that would clarify that occupational diseases are covered by the workers' compensation system.

2/9 – House Committee Considers Legislation to Restrict Funeral ProtestsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of the House General Laws Committee heard testimony Tuesday on legislation designed to restrict protests at funerals for service members.

2/4 – Video Week in ReviewOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of Jan. 31 to Feb. 4.

2/2 - February 3rd Hearing CancellationsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - All February 3, 2011 House committee hearings have been cancelled.

2/1 – Weather-Related Notice - Updated 11 a.m.On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Due to the blizzard conditions in Jefferson City, information on the House website may not be updated on a regular basis. As of this posting, the House will convene for technical sessions Wednesday and Thursday. In addition, some committee hearings will be held as scheduled. The State of the Judiciary address scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed. For additional information, please call 573-751-3659.

1/28 – Video Week in ReviewOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of January 24-28.

1/26 – House Approves Measure to Test TANF Recipients Suspected of Drug UseOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City –The Missouri House of Representatives gave initial approval to legislation that would implement a system of drug testing for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients suspected of using illegal controlled substances.

1/25 - House Speaker Tilley Creates New Special CommitteesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House Speaker Steven Tilley, R-Perryville, announced the creation of two new special committees Tuesday.

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