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2/12 – 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 second week in February.

2/11 – House Approves Measure to Drug Test TANF Recipients and Elected OfficialsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – By a vote of 114-39, the Missouri House of Representatives gave final approval to legislation that would implement a system of drug testing for elected officials and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients and applicants suspected of using illegal controlled substances.

2/9 - House Approves Federal Balanced Budget ResolutionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – On Tuesday, the Missouri House of Representatives approved a resolution that calls for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to require a balanced budget. The House approved HCR 34 & 35 by a vote of 121-28.

2/5 – 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 February.

2/4 – House Gives Preliminary Approval to HB 1377On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – By a vote of 113-40, the Missouri House of Representatives gave first-round approval to legislation that would implement a system of drug testing for welfare recipients and applicants suspected of using illegal controlled substances.

2/3 – Autism Legislation Receives Committee ApprovalOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – On Wednesday, the House Special Committee on Heath Insurance gave unanimous approval to legislation that would require coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of pervasive developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders.

2/2 - House Gives Final Approval to Two BillsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House of Representatives gave final approval to two pieces of legislation on Tuesday.

1/29 - 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 final week in January.

1/27 - House Approves Resolution Rejecting Tax Increase on Agricultural LandOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – By a vote of 140-15, the Missouri House of Representatives approved a resolution (HCR 7) rejecting a tax increase on agricultural land proposed by the State Tax Commission.

1/21 – House Leaders Respond to Governor’s State of the State AddressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House leaders from both sides of the aisle offer their reactions to the State of the State Address delivered by Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday.

1/19 - House Approves HCR 18On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - By a vote of 111-46, the Missouri House of Representatives approved a resolution that urges the Missouri Congressional delegation to vote against the federal health care plan.

1/15 – 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 second week in January.

1/13 - House Budget Committee Receives Consensus Revenue EstimatesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House Budget Committee members heard testimony from State Budget Director Linda Luebbering, who presented consensus revenue estimates for the remainder of fiscal year 2010 as well as fiscal year 2011.

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 opening day of the 2010 legislative session.

1/6 - Opening DayOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – On Wednesday, the Missouri House of Representatives convened for the 2nd Regular Session of the 95th General Assembly.

12/31 - Session Preview – Autism LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - Several House members have sponsored legislation that would require health carriers to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders.

12/24 - House Members File Legislation to Expand Texting While Driving BanOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Several members of the Missouri House have pre-filed legislation for the 2010 legislative session that would expand a ban on texting while driving to include motorists of all ages.

12/21 – Video Feature – Bill Pre-filing ProcessOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – While the legislative session does not begin until January 6, legislators have spent the last several weeks pre-filing bills that will be considered when the legislature convenes.

12/17 - Capitol Dialogue – Session PreviewOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Speaker Pro Tem Bryan Pratt and Representative Jeff Roorda join members from the Senate and Capitol Dialogue host Bob Priddy to discuss the issues that will be addressed during the 2010 legislative session.

12/15 - House Leaders Discuss Economic Development Plans for 2010On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - House Speaker Ron Richard joined Representatives Tim Flook and John Diehl to discuss their economic development goals for the 2010 legislative session.

12/4 – Capitol Dialogue – AutismOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - Representatives Dwight Scharnhorst and Gina Walsh join members from the Senate and Capitol Dialogue host Bob Priddy to discuss legislative efforts to require coverage for autism spectrum disorders.

12/1 - Bill Pre-Filing BeginsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - Tuesday marks the first day that members of the Missouri House of Representatives can pre-file bills for the legislative session that begins January 6, 2010.

11/19 - Joint Committee Studies Missouri’s Energy FutureOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - A joint committee charged with assessing Missouri’s future energy needs met recently at the State Capitol.

11/10 - House Members Tour Whiteman Air Force BaseOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of the Missouri House of Representatives recently traveled to Whiteman Air Force Base to learn more about the facility as well as to express their appreciation of the service of all military personnel.

10/28 - Capitol Dialogue - Agriculture IssuesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - Representatives Tom Loehner and Tom Shively join members from the Senate and Capitol Dialogue host Bob Priddy to discuss agriculture issues that may be addressed during the 2010 legislative session.

9/30 - House Interim Autism Committee Holds First HearingOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - During the week of veto session, the House Interim Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders held its first public hearing.

9/17 - Video Feature – 2009 Veto SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House discussed several pieces of vetoed legislation during the annual Veto Session but only one veto override motion was brought to a vote.

9/16 – Missouri House Concludes Annual Veto SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - Members of the Missouri House spent nearly two hours on Wednesday discussing various pieces of legislation that were vetoed by the governor.

9/14 - Missouri House Prepares for Annual Veto SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of the he Missouri House of Representatives will return to the State Capitol on Wednesday, September 16 for the 2009 Veto Session.

9/10 – Interim Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders to Hold First HearingOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – An interim committee charged with studying the impact of Autism Spectrum Disorders on Missouri families will hold its first public hearing during the week of Veto Session.

8/21 - House Speaker Richard Appoints Task Force on Dropout PreventionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - Missouri House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, this week announced the creation of the Task Force on Dropout Prevention.

8/21 - Capitol Dialogue – Capitol Restoration EffortsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House Speaker Ron Richard joins Capitol Dialogue host Bob Priddy to discuss efforts to restore the Missouri State Capitol.

8/18 – House Speaker Ron Richard Begins Capitol Restoration EffortsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House Speaker Ron Richard recently discussed his plan to restore the Missouri State Capitol to its original glory. Jonathan Lorenz reports.

7/28 – Audio Feature on Omnibus Education BillOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – A wide-ranging piece of education legislation passed by the Missouri General Assembly was signed into law earlier this month.

7/17 - Speaker Appoints Interim Committee on Autism Spectrum DisordersOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Missouri House Speaker Ron Richard, R-Joplin, announced the creation of an Interim Committee on Autism Spectrum Disorders.

7/14 – Omnibus Crime Bill Signed into LawOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – A wide-ranging crime bill that received strong bipartisan support was signed into law last week.

7/10 – Child Witness Protection Act Signed into LawOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Legislation that will provide additional protections to children who testify in court was signed into law this week.

7/9 – DNA Profiling Legislation Signed into LawOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Legislation that will expand the state’s DNA profiling system was signed into law on Thursday.

7/8 – Several Pieces of Legislation Signed into LawOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House members were in attendance on Wednesday as several pieces of legislation were signed into law.

7/2 – Fee Office Legislation Signed Into LawOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Legislation that formalizes a competitive bidding process as the method for awarding fee office contracts was signed into law this week.

6/26 - House Bill 22 Funding MapsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below

6/12 – Video Feature – State Intelligence Analysis Oversight Interim Committee Holds First HearingOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Jonathan Lorenz takes a closer look at the first public hearing held by the House Interim Committee on State Intelligence Analysis Oversight.

6/11 – Interim Committee on State Intelligence Analysis Oversight Completes First HearingOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City –An interim committee charged with taking a closer look at the origins of a controversial report issued by the Missouri Information Analysis Center held its first public hearing in the State Capitol this week.

6/5 – Interim Committee on State Intelligence Analysis Oversight CreatedOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House Speaker Ron Richard this week announced the creation of the Interim Committee on State Intelligence Analysis Oversight to take a closer look at the origins of a controversial report issued by the Missouri Information Analysis Center.

6/4 – Job Creation Legislation Signed Into LawOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – A bipartisan economic development bill that was one of the top priorities of the recently-ended legislative session was signed into law today.

5/29 – Vehicle Inspection Changes Soon to Be LawOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – An omnibus transportation bill passed by the Missouri General Assembly this year contains an important change to inspection requirements for new vehicles.

5/26 – DNA Profiling Bill Awaits Governor’s SignatureOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Missouri law enforcement would take DNA samples of individuals arrested for a variety of felony offenses under legislation that currently awaits the governor’s signature.

5/22 – Video Feature – First-Year Legislators Reflect on 2009 SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – First-year House members took time recently to share their views on the 2009 legislative session.

5/21 – Military Retirement Income Exemption Awaits Governor’s SignatureOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Legislation approved during the 2009 legislative session would create an income tax exemption for military retirement income.

5/20 – Public Defender Changes Headed to Governor’s DeskOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – During the final week of session, the Missouri House gave final approval to legislation that would provide some needed fixes to the state’s public defender system.

5/15 – Economic Development Measure Receives Final ApprovalOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – A broad economic development package passed by the House in February is now on its way to the governor’s desk after receiving final approval from both chambers on the final day of session.

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