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2-28-24 Allergy safety in child care facilities the subject of House plan with bipartisan backingOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The legislation stems from the tragic death of a 3-year old boy in Harlem in 2017.

2-29-24 House plan to toughen ATM 'smash and grab' penalties getting resultsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
A House proposal that became law last year, to toughen Missouri’s penalties for “smash and grab” attacks on ATMs, could be slowing down an organized crime ring in the Kansas City area. Its sponsor says that the ring’s reach, and the repercussions of this new law, could extend into several states.

2-27-24 State Representative Louis Riggs Appointed by FCC to Serve Term on Intergovernmental Advisory CommitteeOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Representative Riggs has been selected by the leadership of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to serve on their Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC) for a term that begins in March 2024.

2-23-24 House Bill Prohibits Unfunded EV Charging Station MandatesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
In a victory for private property rights, the Missouri House of Representatives has passed HB 1511, championed by State Representative Jim Murphy, R-St. Louis. The legislation addresses the crucial issue of electric vehicle (EV) charging station mandates, shifting any financial responsibility from business owners to the local municipalities imposing such requirements.

2-22-24 Missouri House Approves Comprehensive Bill to Emphasize Crime Prevention and Public SafetyOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
In a proactive response to increasing crime and as part of a concerted effort to enhance public safety, the Missouri House this week passed an extensive public safety bill, designated as HB 1659, to protect Missouri citizens.

2-22-24 VIDEO: House Democrat media conferenceOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri House Democrats spoke to reporters after the close of legislative work for the week:

2-21-24 Missouri House Passes HB 1495 to Bolster Veteran Mental Health SupportOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
In a significant move towards prioritizing the mental health and well-being of Missouri veterans, the Missouri House has third read and passed House Bill 1495. This legislation, which passed with an unanimous bipartisan vote of 157-0, would task the Missouri Veterans Commission with expanding its work to prevent veteran suicide.

2-21-24 State Rep. John Voss Introduces Legislation to Establish Standards and Requirements for Missouri CoronersOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri State Representative John Voss is taking proactive steps to enhance the professionalism and expertise within the coroner community across the state. Recognizing the critical role coroners play in determining the cause and manner of death, Rep. Voss has filed HB 2777 today aimed at establishing clear qualification standards, ensuring that individuals in these roles are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills.

2-21-24 Family of girl with rare condition urges House to 'Believe in Gianna,' help raise awareness of Sanfilippo SyndromeOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Gianna Marie Wacker wasn’t expected to live past her early teens. When she sat with her family in a House committee hearing last week she was exceeding those expectations.

2-20-24 Missouri House Passes Comprehensive Public Safety and Crime Prevention BillOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
In a significant move towards enhancing public safety and addressing crime prevention, the Missouri House successfully passed HB 1659 this week. This comprehensive legislation, mirroring the SB 189 legislative package vetoed in 2023, garnered bipartisan support with a resounding 126-20 vote.

2-20-24 Missouri House Passes HB 1803 to Boost Funding for MOBUCK$ ProgramOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House of Representatives this week has given approval to legislation advocating for increased funding for the invaluable MOBUCK$ program, which assists local lenders in reducing interest rates for eligible borrowers in Missouri.

2-19-24 House Special Committee Passes ‘Homeland Security Act’ to Address Border CrisisOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House Special Committee on Homeland Security has successfully passed the "Homeland Security Act," designed to confront the pressing challenges posed by illegal immigration and the increasing threats to public safety.

2-19-24 VIDEO: House Democrats discuss gun issues, legislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
House Democrats today spoke about firearms issues and legislation, and fielded questions from reporters:

2-15-24 VIDEO: House Republican media conference 02-15-2024On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri House Republicans spoke to reporters after the close of legislative work for the week.

2-14-24 Missouri House Passes Bill in Rebuke of Federal Eviction MoratoriumsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
In a crucial development for housing policies in Missouri, the House of Representatives has successfully passed House Bill 2062 this week addressing eviction moratoriums.

2-14-24 Missouri House Signs Off on Regulatory Sandbox Act in an Effort to Foster InnovationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
To support innovation and entrepreneurship, the Missouri House has overwhelmingly approved HB 1960, the Regulatory Sandbox Act, with a decisive vote of 131-16. Championed by Representative Alex Riley, R-Springfield, the bill aims to alleviate regulatory burdens and pave the way for a more conducive environment for businesses to thrive.

2-14-24 VIDEO: 'Valentine's Law' would target those fleeing from law enforcement, and honor fallen DetectiveOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The bill would create "Valentine's Law," named for St. Louis County Police Detective Tony Valentine. Detective Valentine died in the line of duty in 2021 after his vehicle was struck head-on by a suspect fleeing authorities in a stolen vehicle.

2-13-24 Missouri House Passes HB 1720 to Protect Minors' Identities and Strengthen Public SafetyOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
In a resounding display of bipartisan support, the Missouri House of Representatives has successfully passed House Bill 1720, a groundbreaking legislative measure aimed at safeguarding the identities of minors.

2-13-24 Tougher penalties proposed for those who roam neighborhoods checking car doorsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
One state lawmaker says too many Missourians don’t feel safe in their own neighborhoods, and he believes tougher laws are the answer. A House panel has endorsed his proposal.

2-13-24 VIDEO: ‘Baby Box,’ created by House efforts, used for first time to safely surrender a newbornOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
For the first time in Missouri a “Baby Box,” allowed in state law thanks to a 2021 House bill, has been used to safely hand over a newborn to emergency officials.

2-8-24 VIDEO: House Republican and Democrat media conferencesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri House Republicans and Democrats addressed reporters and answered questions after the close of legislative business for the week:

2-5-24 House proposal could close missing persons cases, finally giving answers to familiesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
HB 1716 would require that all law enforcement agencies in Missouri participate in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, better known as NamUs.

2-1-24 Missouri House Advances Open Enrollment Legislation as First Bill Passed in the 2024 Legislative SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
In a significant move to prioritize school choice and open enrollment, the Missouri House of Representatives swiftly passed the first bill of the year. HB 1989, which has passed the House for the past three years, underscores the commitment of Missouri legislators in providing expanded educational options in the state and empowering families to choose the best quality education for their children.

2-1-2024 VIDEOS: House Republican and Democrat media conferencesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri House Republicans and Democrats addressed reporters and answered questions after the close of legislative business for the week:

1-26-24 VIDEO: Law mandating maintenance for children whose parents die in DUI crashes conceived in Missouri, has gone global, still proposed hereOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The woman who is the driving force behind the idea says it’s time for it to be enacted where it began: Missouri.

1-19-24 House effort to offer more, and cheaper, child care advanced by committeeOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
A proposal aimed at expanding child care in Missouri, which received broad House support last year, is among the earliest of bills to be approved by a House committee this year.

1-16-24 Missouri House legislative effort to stem veteran suicide continuesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Veteran suicide is an issue the Missouri House of Representatives has sought to address for some time, and in the past year it touched the life of the man who has led that effort.

01-03-24 VIDEOS: 2024 session opening day Republican and Democrat press conferencesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri House Republicans and Democrats addressed reporters and answered questions after the first day of the 2024 legislative session,

01-08-24 House Republicans and Democrats agree: FRA must passOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
One thing Republicans and Democrats in the Missouri House agree on is that the legislature must renew Federal Reimbursement Allowance (FRA) legislation this year, or a massive hole will be blown out of the state’s operating budget.

12-18-23 House plan would stabilize Missourians’ vehicle property tax valuesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missourians in recent years have been slapped with high and increasing property tax bills for their vehicles, and state lawmakers are going to try again this year to stem that.

12-29-23 Blair's Law against 'celebratory gunfire' back for 2024 sessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
For the twelfth time, Missouri legislators will be asked by the mother of a little girl killed by a stray bullet to increase penalties for the careless firing of guns.

12-01-23 Bill Prefiling for the 2024 Legislative Session BeginsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Bills that are prefiled are officially introduced on the first day of the session, January 3. Members have the ability to introduce bills until March 1.

11-28-23 Attempt to stem catalytic converter thefts to return in 2024 sessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The House in the last two years has given overwhelming approval to bills that would make such thefts a felony, while requiring additional reporting to the state from entities that purchase catalytic converters.

10-24-23 Families no longer have to pay for highway memorials for fallen first responders and service peopleOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Under the the “FA Paul Akers, Junior, and LCPL Jared Schmitz Memorial Sign Funding Act,” memorials for fallen veterans, police officers, and firefighters, and for those missing in action, will no longer be paid for by the families of those individuals.

10-11-23 House legislation enables safe place to surrender newborns in MissouriOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The first Baby Box in Missouri has been installed, and more are coming.

9-26-23 Missouri adds historic Hawken rifle to list of State SymbolsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
A rifle that was created in St. Louis and was integral to the shaping of the West is now Missouri’s Official State Rifle.

9-13-23 Republican post-veto session press conferenceOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri House Republicans addressed reporters and fielded questions after the close of the veto session.

9-12-23 State Rep. Jon Patterson Selected as Speaker-Elect by Missouri House Majority CaucusOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Members of the Missouri House of Representatives Majority Caucus selected State Representative Jonathan Patterson to serve as the next Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives.

9-8-23 Birth Certificates language will help escapes from domestic violenceOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
A provision in Senate Bill 28 will provide free copies of birth certificates when those are requested by victims.

8-25-23 Enhanced distracted driving law sends message: don't text while drivingOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
A new law creates a ban that covers holding a phone; the typing or sending of text-based messages; video calls or broadcasting or otherwise recording and sharing videos; and watching videos or movies.

8-11-23 Tax Credit Legislation Expected to Bring More Film Productions, Concerts to MissouriOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
More television, movie, and concert productions could be coming to Missouri after the legislature approved tax credits targeting the entertainment industry.

7-28-23 Expired temp tags to phase out as vehicle dealers collect sales tax under new lawOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Many Missourians will be pleased to know that expired temporary license tags on vehicles could soon become a thing of the past, under one of the bills signed into law earlier this month.

7-14-23 911 Dispatchers get 'First Responder' status, more mental health help optionsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri 911 dispatchers will now be considered “first responders” in state statute under legislation that becomes effective next month. That will bring a lot of changes, including increased access to mental health resources.

6-29-23 Transitional 'benefit cliff' legislation would help more Missourians take raises, drop state assistanceOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
A plan that would allow Missourians who are on certain state financial assistance programs to gradually get off of them without falling off a so-called “benefits cliff” is one of the things awaiting action from Governor Mike Parson.

6-9-23 Legislature's action could ease escapes from domestic violence, governor's action awaitedOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
A provision in Senate Bill 28 would waive the fee for a copy of a birth certificate when it is requested by a victim of domestic violence.

6-6-23 Bills could help Missourians with disabilities advance their careers, get marriedOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missourians living with disabilities could no longer have to reject raises and promotions, or even choose not to get married, in order to keep receiving needed state assistance, under legislation now awaiting the governor’s action.

5-31-23 Twelve year push gets increased penalties for 'celebratory gunfire' to governor's desk for first timeOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
“Blair’s Law” would increase the penalty for recklessly firing guns into the air and, backers hope, raise awareness about how dangerous that practice is.

5-19-23 Extension of postpartum coverage for low-income mothers expected to save lives, awaits governor's actionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
One of the measures the Missouri legislature approved before its session ended last week could save and improve the lives of mothers and their infants, and get the state out of the basement in state rankings for infant and maternal mortality.

5-12-23 VIDEOS: House Republican and Democrat final day of session press conferencesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri House Republicans and Democrats wrapped up the 2023 session speaking to reporters and fielding questions:

5-11-23 Expansion of adoption tax credit sent to governorOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri legislators hope one of the bills they’ve sent to the governor will lead to more children being adopted into loving homes.

5-9-23 Ban of invasive medical exams without consent sent to governorOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Legislators were told that medical students and residents have been allowed and even directed to perform anal, prostate, or pelvic examinations on unconscious patients as part of their instruction, sometimes without those patients’ consent.

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