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8/31 New laws fighting child abuse take effect as part of HB 1877On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Laws aimed at fighting child abuse and neglect took effect August 28 as part of House Bill 1877, sponsored by Representative David Wood (R-Versailles).

8/30 Missouri toughens laws against trafficking, sponsor says more to comeOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
A change to Missouri law to fight trafficking is now in effect, and more will come according to its sponsor.

8/26 Three ethics bills among those becoming law August 28On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Three House ethics reform bills are among those becoming law August 28, and the sponsor of a fourth bill said it will be an early priority in 2017.

8/26 Rep. Kendrick working on college affordability issues during interimOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
A state representative is working on college affordability issues during his legislative interim.

8/25 Haefner ready to take the reins of Fiscal Oversight committeeOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The next chairperson has been named for a House committee that deliberates on whether the state can afford the legislation the chamber is considering.

8/24 - House committee hearing to focus on farmers' losses due to illegal use of herbicideOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
A state House committee will hold a hearing about losses Missouri farmers are experiencing due to the use of the herbicide dicamba.

8/23 - Fitzpatrick Named House Budget ChairmanOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House Budget Committee's next chairman will be Representative Scott Fitzpatrick, House Republican leadership announced.

8/23 - Speaker Richardson Selects Key Budget Leaders for Missouri HouseOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Reps. Scott Fitzpatrick and Marsha Haefner will join the House leadership team for the 99th General Assembly.

8/19 - Amber Alerts to get out more quickly thanks to money appropriated by Missouri LegislatureOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Appropriation was a response to 2014 murder of Springfield child

8/19 - Robert Heinlein to be inducted into Hall of Famous MissouriansOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The author's accomplishments extend beyond his writing, said the Heinlein Society president.

8/16 - Insurance Transparency Act becomes law August 28On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri will no longer be the only state that doesn’t review health insurance rates under a bill that becomes law August 28.

8/12 - New Medicaid Asset Limits to Benefit Missouri's Most Vulnerable CitizensOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
One of the bills passed in the 2016 legislative session that becomes law August 28 should ease financial challenges for Missouri’s disabled, blind, and elderly participants in the MO HealthNet program.

8/12 - Missouri Civics Education Initiative Set to Become LawOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Missouri high school students will have to pass a test on American civics to graduate under a bill that becomes effective August 28.

5/5 - House Leaders Review the First Week in MayOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House leaders from both sides of the aisle met with members of the media Thursday afternoon to discuss the issues addressed by the Missouri House during the first week in May.

4/21 – House Speaker Richardson Recaps the Third Week in April On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Richardson, Budget Vice Chair Scott Fitzpatrick, and other members of the majority met with the media to discuss the Fiscal Year 2017 state operating budget and other legislation approved by the House during the third week in April.

4/14 – Speaker Richardson Discusses House Accomplishments for the Second Week in AprilOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Richardson and several members of his caucus met with the media Thursday afternoon to discuss the legislative accomplishments of the Missouri House for the second week in April.

4/1 – House Week-in-Review for the Final Week in MarchOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House members wrapped up the final week in March by approving a long list of bills and sending them to the Senate.

3/11 – House Leaders Review the Second Week in MarchOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House leaders from both sides of the aisle met with the press Thursday afternoon to discuss their work on the Fiscal Year 2017 state operating budget, and other bills that made their way through the House during the second week in March.

3/4 - House Week-in-Review for the First Week in MarchOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The first week in March saw the members of the Missouri House of Representatives take up a long list of bills addressing issues ranging from public employee union dues to prescription drug monitoring to 911 services.

2/26 - House Week-In-Review for the Final Week in FebruaryOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives tackled a wide range of issues as it considered several pieces of legislation that previously received House approval but failed to make their way through the Senate during the final week of the 2015 session.

2/19 – House Week-in-Review for the Third Week in FebruaryOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Several pieces of legislation moved through the Missouri House of Representatives this week including bills to require annual written consent before unions can withhold dues from member paychecks; promote civics education in Missouri classrooms; and help combat veterans afford a college education.

2/11 – House Week-in-Review for the Second Week in FebruaryOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House concluded a busy week Thursday as it gave final approval to several pieces of legislation addressing subject matter ranging from veterans home funding to life-saving medications for overdose victims.

2/5 – House Week-in-Review for the First Week in FebruaryOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Several pieces of legislation moved their way through the House this week as members addressed issues ranging from biological medications to human trafficking.

1/29 – House Week-in-Review for the Final Week in JanuaryOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives gave final approval to three ethics reform bills, as well as the Big Government Get Off My Back Act, during the final week in January.

1/22 - House Week-in-Review for the Third Week in JanuaryOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The members of the Missouri House of Representatives discussed and approved three pieces of legislation during the third week of the 2016 legislative session.

1/6 - Missouri House Begins 2016 Legislative SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members of the Missouri House of Representatives returned to Jefferson City Wednesday for the start of the 2016 legislative session.

12/1 – Bill Pre-Filing UnderwayOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members of the Missouri House of Representatives today began filing legislation for the upcoming 2016 legislative session.

6/12 – Freshman Lawmakers Reflect on First SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – First-term House members Justin Alferman and Lauren Arthur took time recently to reflect on their first session in the General Assembly.

5/15 – Missouri House Wraps Up 2015 Legislative SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House finished its work for the 2015 legislative session on Friday, May 15.

4/10 – House Sends Tax Amnesty Legislation to GovernorOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members of the Missouri House of Representatives gave final approval to legislation that would authorize a period of tax amnesty for Missourians with delinquent tax bills.

3/19 – House Leaders Discuss First Half of 2015 SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House leaders from both sides of the aisle held press conferences Thursday to discuss the first half of the 2015 legislative session and the issues they will address when members return from their annual Spring Break.

3/12 – House Approves Fiscal Year 2016 State Operating BudgetOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House gave final approval Thursday to the 13 appropriations bills that make up the fiscal year 2016 state operating budget.

3/6 - Video Week-in-Review for March 2 - 6On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of March 2 - 6.

2/27 - Video Week-in-Review for February 23 – 27On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of February 23 - 27.

2/20 - Video Week-in-Review for February 16 – 20On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of February 16-20.

2/13 - Video Week-in-Review for February 9 – 13On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of February 9-13.

2/6 - Video Week-in-Review for February 2 - 6On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of February 2-6.

1/30 - Video Week-in-Review for January 26 - 30On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of January 26-30.

1/22 – House Leaders React to Governor’s State of the State AddressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker John J. Diehl, Jr. and Minority Leader Jake Hummel met with members of the media to share their reaction to the governor’s annual address.

1/21 – House Members Vote to Reject Proposed Pay IncreasesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members of the Missouri House of Representatives recently voted to approve legislation that rejects a proposed pay increase for elected officials.

1/12 - House Speaker John J. Diehl, Jr. Announces Committee Chair Selections for 98th General Assembly On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri House Speaker John J. Diehl, Jr. today announced the men and women he has selected to lead the committees of the House for the 98th General Assembly.

1/7 – Missouri House Begins 2015 Legislative SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The members of the Missouri House of Representatives took the oath of office as the First Regular Session of the 98th General Assembly began Wednesday afternoon.

5/23 - Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed Bill SummariesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri General Assembly gave final approval to 190 pieces of legislation during the 2014 legislative session.

5/15 – House Sends Transportation Sales Tax to VotersOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House gave final approval Wednesday to a proposed constitutional amendment that would raise the sales tax by three quarters of a cent to fund transportation projects throughout the state.

5/14 – House Speaker Tim Jones Inducts Mel Hancock into the Hall of Famous MissouriansOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Tim Jones inducted Southwest Missourian and four-term Congressman Mel Hancock into the Hall of Famous Missourians Wednesday.

5/6 – House Leaders Discuss Override of Tax Cut VetoOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Tim Jones and Majority Floor Leader John J. Diehl, Jr. were joined by members of their caucus Tuesday morning to discuss the successful override of the governor’s veto of tax cut legislation (SB 509).

4/16 – House Speaker Tim Jones Inducts AT Still into the Hall of Famous MissouriansOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Tim Jones presided over a ceremony in the House Chamber to induct the father of osteopathic medicine, Andrew Taylor Still, into the Hall of Famous Missourians.

3/14 – House Approves Legislation to Regulate Red Light Camera UseOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members of the Missouri House voted in favor of legislation that would regulate the use of red light cameras in the state.

3/12 – House Passes Bill to Lengthen Abortion Waiting PeriodOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House approved legislation that would increase the waiting period to obtain an abortion from 24 hours to 72 hours.

3/7 – Video Week-in-Review March 3 – 7On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of March 3 - 7.

3/6 – House Approves Medical Malpractice Reform BillOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House gave approval to legislation that would reinstate limits on noneconomic damage in medical malpractice cases.

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