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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.

1/21 - House Leaders React to State of the State AddressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House Speaker Steven Tilley, R-Perryville, and Minority Floor Leader Mike Talboy, D-Kansas City, offer their reactions to the State of the State Address delivered by Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday.

1/20 - House Approves Small Business Tax Relief PlanOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House gave final approval Thursday to legislation that would create a tax break for small businesses.

1/14 – 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 10-14.

1/11 – House Adopts Resolution Calling on Missouri’s Attorney General to Join Federal Health Care LawsuitOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House of Representatives adopted a resolution that calls on Missouri’s attorney general to file a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the federal health care legislation.

1/7 - Video Feature – Opening Day OverviewOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the first day of the 2011 legislative session.

1/6 – Video Feature - Opening Day Press ConferencesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of both parties met with the media Wednesday to discuss their priorities for the 2011 legislative session.

1/5 – Missouri House Welcomes New Members and New Leadership on Opening DayOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The members of the Missouri House of Representatives were officially sworn in to office as the First Regular Session of the 96th General Assembly began Wednesday.

1/4 - Opening Day Video Feed to Be Streamed Live OnlineOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – A live video feed of opening day proceedings for the Missouri House of Representatives will be streamed online when the 96th General Assembly convenes Wed., Jan. 5 at noon.

1/4 - Video Feature - 2011 Session PreviewOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - House leaders discuss some of the issues facing the legislature for the 2011 session.

12/21 - Redistricting Committee Chairman Discusses Initial Census DataOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Following the news that Missouri will lose one of its nine congressional seats, state Rep. John J. Diehl, Jr., R-Town and Country, met with members of the media to discuss the redistricting process.

12/2 – Speaker-Elect Tilley Announces Committee Chair SelectionsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Missouri House Speaker-Elect Steven Tilley, R-Perryville, announced on Thursday the 42 House members who will chair committees for the 96th General Assembly.

11/17 – Interim Committee Begins Work on State BudgetOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of the House Interim Committee on Budget Transparency met in the State Capitol this week to get a head start on the budget process for the upcoming legislative session.

11/4 - House Majority and Minority Caucuses Unveil Leadership Teams for 96th General AssemblyOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of both parties caucused in the State Capitol this week to elect their leadership teams for the 96th General Assembly.

10/7 – Capitol Dialogue – October EpisodeOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Rep. Andrew Koenig, R-Winchester, joins members from the Missouri Senate and Capitol Dialogue host Bob Priddy to discuss the fair tax.

9/27 – Outgoing Members Reflect on Lessons LearnedOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – As their time in the Missouri House of Representatives draws to a close, Reps. Gayle Kingery, R-Poplar Bluff, and John Burnett, D-Kansas City, reflect on the lessons they have learned while serving in the legislature.

9/17 – Video Week in Review – Veto SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of veto session.

9/15 – House Attempts Veto OverrideOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of the Missouri House attempted to override the governor’s veto of HB 1903 as the legislature convened for its annual veto session Wednesday.

9/1 - Capitol Dialogue – August Episode On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Reps. Jeanie Riddle and Mary Still join members from the Missouri Senate and Capitol Dialogue host Brent Martin to discuss some of the new laws that went into effect August 28.

8/27 – New Laws Take Effect August 28On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The majority of bills passed during the 2010 legislative session will officially become law Saturday, Aug. 28.

8/19 - Video Feature – Legislators Discuss Long Journey that Resulted in Passage of Autism Insurance ReformOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Legislation that requires state-regulated group insurance policies to provide coverage for children with autism spectrum disorders will become law August 28.

8/3 - Capitol Dialogue – July EpisodeOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Reps. Bill Deeken and Rachel Bringer join members from the Missouri Senate and Capitol Dialogue host Bob Priddy to discuss term limits.

8/3 – Truly Agreed and Finally Passed Bill SummariesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Truly Agreed and Finally Passed Bill Summary booklet is now available online.

7/16 - Video Feature – House Passes Pension Changes and Manufacturing Jobs ActOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House members wrapped up the special legislative session by passing the Automotive Manufacturing Jobs Act and overhauling the state employee pension system.

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