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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.

3/5 - House Approves Bill to End Economic Border WarOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members of the Missouri House passed legislation designed to end the economic border war with Kansas.

2/28 – Video Week-in-ReviewOn 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 24 - 28.

2/27 – Missouri House Approves Voter ID LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The members of the Missouri House of Representatives gave approval to two pieces of legislation that would require a photo ID to vote.

2/21 – Video Week-in-ReviewOn 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 17 - 21.

2/20 – Missouri House Approves Tax Cut LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives sent a proposal to the Missouri Senate designed to ease the tax burden on Missouri companies.

2/19 – House Committee Discusses Second Amendment Preservation ActOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House Committee on General Laws discussed a proposal aimed at protecting the Second Amendment rights of Missouri citizens.

2/14 – Missouri House Approves Prescription Drug Monitoring ProgramOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House approved legislation creating the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Act.

2/14 – Video Week-in-ReviewOn 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 10 - 14.

2/13 – House Committee Approves Voter ID LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The House Elections Committee put its stamp of approval on legislation requiring a photo ID in order to vote.

2/7 – Video Week-in-ReviewOn 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 3-7.

2/6 – House Committee Approves Proposal to Check Governor’s Withholding AuthorityOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
The Missouri House Committee on General Laws approved a proposed change to the state’s constitution targeting the way the governor withholds funds from the state budget.

2/5 - House Committee Considers “Paycheck Protection” LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri House Committee on Workforce Development and Workplace Safety discussed a proposal affecting the way public employee unions collect dues from members.

1/31 – House Committee Considers Economic Development ProposalsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The House Committee on Economic Development discussed a proposal meant to attract jobs to Missouri.

1/31 – Video Week in ReviewOn 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 27-31.

1/30 – House Committee Considers Conscience Protection ActOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The House Committee on Health Care Policy discussed a proposal aimed at protecting the rights of medical workers who refuse to participate in a medical service on the basis of religious or moral principles.

1/24 – Video Week in ReviewOn 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 20-24.

1/23 – House Leaders React to the State of the State AddressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Jonathan Lorenz reports from the State Capitol on what lawmakers had to say about the governor’s prime time speech.

1/17 – Video Week in ReviewOn 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 13-17.

1/15 – House Committee Considers Freedom to Work ActOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Members of the Missouri House Committee on Workforce Development and Workplace Safety discussed a proposal intended to attract new jobs to Missouri.

1/8 – House Convenes for 2014 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 2014 legislative session.

1/6 - House Leaders Discuss Legislative Priorities for 2014 SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - As lawmakers prepare for the Second Regular Session of the Ninety-Seventh General Assembly, Jonathon Lorenz sits down with House leaders to discuss their legislative priorities for the session that begins Wednesday, Jan. 8.

12/6 - House Approves Aerospace Industry Incentive PackageOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – By a vote of 127-20, the Missouri House of Representatives gave final approval to an economic incentive package designed to lure aerospace industry jobs to the state.

12/2 - House Leaders Discuss Extraordinary SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Several members of the Missouri House leadership team met with members of the press Monday afternoon to discuss the extraordinary session called by the governor.

9/12 - House Leaders Discuss Historic Veto SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members of the Missouri House and Senate voted to override the governor’s vetoes on nine non-appropriations bills and one appropriations bill during the annual Veto Session held Wednesday in the Missouri State Capitol.

8/21 - House Speaker Tim Jones Calls on Missouri Citizens to Decide Next Inductees into the Hall of Famous MissouriansOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Tim Jones is asking the people of the State of Missouri to assist in deciding the next inductees into the Hall of Famous Missourians.

7/3 - House Speaker Tim Jones Appoints Interim Committee to Consider Options to Improve Educational Outcomes for Missouri Children On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A group of state representatives will meet throughout the interim to discuss ways to improve educational outcomes for Missouri young people.

6/24 - House Speaker Tim Jones Appoints Interim Committee to Develop Suggestions to Augment Missouri’s Agriculture IndustryOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Tim Jones wants a group of his colleagues to look at ways to address some of the issues impacting Missouri’s most important industry.

6/20 - House Speaker Tim Jones Creates Two Interim Panels to Discuss Ways to Transform Missouri’s System of MedicaidOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Private citizens and members of the Missouri House of Representatives will work together during the interim to develop policy recommendations to transform Missouri’s system of Medicaid.

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