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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.

6/13 - House Speaker Tim Jones Appoints Interim Committee to Study Ways to Improve State Government ResponsivenessOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Tim Jones has tasked state Rep. Sue Allen with leading a group of her colleagues during the interim to look for ways to improve the responsiveness and efficiency of state government.

6/7 - House Speaker Tim Jones Appoints Interim Committee to Preserve and Strengthen the Integrity of the Legislative ProcessOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A group of legislators will use the interim to closely examine the operations of the Missouri House of Representatives with the goal of making long-term improvements to the structure of the institution as well as the legislative process.

6/6 - Interim House Panel Will Look for Ways to Combat the Spread of Chronic Wasting Disease in Elk and White-Tailed Deer Population On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Tim Jones today appointed an interim House committee to examine ways to prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) among Missouri’s elk and white-tailed deer population.

6/3 - House Speaker Tim Jones Appoints Interim Committee to Study Ways to Improve Missouri’s Elections ProcessOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A newly-created interim House committee will spend the next several months searching for legislative solutions to preserve and strengthen Missouri’s elections process.

5/28 - 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 164 bills during the 2013 legislative session.

5/17 - 2013 Legislative Session Comes to a Close with Flurry of ActivityOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House brought the 2013 legislative session to a close with a flurry of activity on the final day.

4/25 – House Approves Wide-Ranging Economic Development BillOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House gave final approval Monday evening to legislation that would make numerous changes to the tax credit programs utilized by the state to spur economic development.

4/12 – Missouri House Approves House Bill 787On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House gave final approval Thursday that would prevent the state revenue department for scanning and retaining the personal documents needed for a driver’s license.

4/4 – House Approves Unwarranted Surveillance ActOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House approved legislation Thursday that would limit the use of drones and other aircraft for surveillance of private property.

3/29 – House Passes Bill to Limit Medical Malpractice LiabilityOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members of the Missouri House approved legislation Thursday morning that would reinstate liability limits in medical malpractice cases.

3/29 - House Approves State Spending PlanOn 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 2014 state operating budget.

3/28 – House Approves Economic Development MeasuresOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House gave approval to two measures Wednesday that would help create jobs and attract new businesses to Missouri.

3/15 – Legislative Leaders Discuss First Half of 2013 SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Leaders from both sides of the aisle and both chambers held press conferences Thursday to discuss the first half of the 2013 legislative session and the issues they will address when members return from their annual Spring Break.

3/8 – 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 March 4 – 8.

3/7 – House Approves Measure to Protect Child Victims of Sexual AbuseOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House gave final approval Thursday to a proposed constitutional amendment that would permit evidence of past criminal behavior to be admissible in sexual abuse cases involving children.

3/1 – Video Week in Review- February 25 – March 1On 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 25 – March 1.

2/28 – House Approves the Parent and Community School Information ActOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House gave final approval Thursday to legislation that would require the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to produce a simplified report card for each public and charter school in the state.

2/22 - Video Week in Review – Feb. 18 - 22On 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 18 - 22.

2/21 - House Approves Tax Amnesty LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House gave final approval Wednesday to a bill that would allow Missourians with delinquent taxes to pay their debt without penalty.

2/15 - Video Week in Review – Feb. 11 - 15On 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 11 - 15.

2/14 – House Approves Voter Identification ProposalsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House gave approval Thursday to two pieces of legislation designed to enact a requirement for voters to show a form of photo identification to vote.

2/13 – House Committee Approves Measure to Protect Missourians’ Right to FarmOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The House Committee on Agriculture Policy gave unanimous approval Tuesday to a proposed constitutional amendment that would affirm the right of farmers and ranchers to engage in modern farming and ranching practices.

2/8 – Video Week in Review for February 4 - 8On 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 4 - 8.

2/7 - House Committee Hears Testimony on Bond ProposalOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Tim Jones testified before a House committee Wednesday on a bonding proposal that would generate $950 million in funding for construction projects on college campuses and at other state facilities.

1/29 – House Leaders React to Governor’s State of the State AddressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – House Speaker Tim Jones, R-Eureka, House Budget Chairman Rick Stream, R-Kirkwood, and Minority Floor Leader Jacob Hummel, D-St. Louis, took time this week to address the media regarding their thoughts on the governor’s annual address.

1/25 – Video Week in Review On 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 21 - 25.

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