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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.

1/24 – House Committee Considers Benevolent Tax Credit Legislation On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The House Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities met Tuesday to discuss legislation that would renew several benevolent tax credit programs.

1/18 - 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 14 – 18.

1/16 - House Committee Approves Special Elections BillOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The House Elections Committee gave approval Tuesday to legislation that would change the way vacancies in statewide offices are filled.

1/11 – Video Feature – Opening Day OverviewOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the first day of the 2013 legislative session.

1/9 – Missouri House Begins 2013 Legislative SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The members of the Missouri House of Representatives were officially sworn in to office as the First Regular Session of the 97th General Assembly began Wednesday.

1/8 - 2013 Session PreviewOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Leaders of the Missouri House discuss their legislative priorities for the 2013 session.

12/3 – Bill Pre-filing BeginsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Monday marks the first day members of the Missouri House of Representatives can pre-file bills for the legislative session that begins January 9, 2013.

11/13 - Video Feature – House Leadership Teams UnveiledOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members from both sides of the aisle caucused in the state Capitol last week to select their leadership teams for the 97th General Assembly.

11/8 – House Members Select Leadership Teams for 97th General AssemblyOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - House Republicans and Democrats caucused in the State Capitol this week to elect their leadership teams for the 97th General Assembly.

9/12 – Rep. Tim Jones Elected Speaker of the HouseOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members of the Missouri House elected Rep. Tim Jones to serve as Speaker of the House for the remaining months of the 96th General Assembly.

9/12 – Missouri House Overrides Governor’s Veto of SB 749On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members of the Missouri House voted to override the governor’s veto of legislation designed to protect employers who have a religious or moral objection to providing a health plan that offers coverage for abortion, contraception or sterilization.

9/12 - Speaker Pro Tem Shane Schoeller Announces Creation of the Interim Commission on Agriculture Innovation and Economic RecoveryOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A group of legislators and citizens will work together to assess the damage that has been done to the state’s vitally important agriculture industry as the result of this summer’s extreme drought and the ongoing economic recession.

9/6 - Interim Committee to Look for Ways to Make Local Government Entities More Effective and EfficientOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – An interim House committee formed last month will take a closer look at how county and city governments work with the goal of improving their level of efficiency and effectiveness.

8/13 - House Speaker Tilley Steps DownOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
PERRYVILLE, Mo. – House Speaker Steven Tilley announced today that he will resign the office of Speaker and his position as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives.

7/12 - House Speaker Tilley Forms New Commission to Assess Missouri’s Disaster Recovery Efforts and Disaster PreparednessOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Members of a newly-formed commission will spend the next few months assessing the state’s ongoing disaster recovery efforts as well as the preparedness level of state and local government for future catastrophic events.

6/14 - Interim House Committee Will Take Closer Look at Government Contracting ProcessOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A newly-formed interim House committee will look for ways to add transparency and accountability to the process used by state government to receive bids and award contracts.

5/25 - Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed Bill SummariesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri General Assembly gave final approval to 114 bills during the 2012 legislative session.

5/18 – Missouri House Wraps Up 2012 Legislative SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House wrapped up the 2012 legislative session by passing a number of priority pieces of legislation on the final day.

5/11 - House Gives Final Approval to State Operating BudgetOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri General Assembly gave final approval Thursday to the 13 appropriations bills that make up the fiscal year 2013 state operating budget.

5/9 – Dred Scott Inducted into Hall of Famous MissouriansOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House Speaker Steven Tilley and members of the Missouri House took time Wednesday to induct Dred Scott into the Hall of Famous Missourians.

5/4 – Video Week in Review On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of April 30 – May 4.

5/3 - House Approves New Funding Source for Veterans’ HomesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House gave overwhelming support to legislation that would provide a new funding source for the state’s seven veterans’ homes.

5/3 – House Approves Legislation to Change Requirements for Teacher LayoffsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House approved legislation that would change the way schools decide which teachers to lay off during a financial crisis.

4/27 – 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 week of April 23 – 27.

4/26 – House Approves New Requirements for Proposed Economic Development ProjectsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The House gave bipartisan support Thursday to legislation that would put new requirements in place for proposed economic development projects.

4/20 – 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 week of April 16 – 20.

4/16 – House Approves Resolution to Rewrite Voter ID Ballot SummaryOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House recently approved a resolution that would provide new ballot summary language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would pave the way for a voter identification requirement.

4/13 – 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 week of April 9 – 13.

4/3 - House Approves Legislation to Encourage Investment in Startup CompaniesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House gave final approval Monday to legislation that would offer tax credits to individuals who invest in new businesses in Missouri.

3/30 - House Approves Conscience Protection Bill for Medical WorkersOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House approved legislation that would protect the rights of medical professionals to refuse to participate in a medical act that violates their religious, moral or ethical principles.

3/23 - House Approves State Operating BudgetOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House gave final approval Thursday afternoon to a $24 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2013.

3/20 – House Gives Initial Approval to FY 2013 State Operating BudgetOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of the Missouri House gave first-round approval Tuesday night to the 13 appropriations bills that make up the state’s fiscal year 2013 operating budget.

3/16 – Capitol Dialogue – March EpisodeOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Reps. Todd Richardson, R-Poplar Bluff, and Sara Lampe, D-Springfield, join members of the Missouri Senate and Capitol Dialogue host Bob Priddy to discuss the first half of the 2012 legislative session.

3/13 – House Approves Legislation to Increase Livestock Hauling Weight LimitsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Before adjourning for Spring Break, members of the Missouri House approved legislation that would increase the weight limits currently in place for vehicles hauling livestock or agricultural products.

3/8 - House Leaders Discuss First Half of 2012 SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Leaders from both sides of the aisle held press conferences Thursday to discuss the first half of the 2012 legislative session and the issues they will address when House members return from their annual Spring Break.

3/8 – House Passes Workers’ Compensation BillOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House gave final approval this week to legislation that would clarify that occupational disease claims are handled by the state’s workers' compensation system.

3/2 – Video Week in Review On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of Feb. 27 to Mar. 2.

3/1 – House Approves Bill to Increase Funding for Veterans HomesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House members gave overwhelming approval on Thursday to legislation that would increase funding for the state’s seven veterans homes.

2/29 – Speaker Tilley Inducts Buck O’Neil into Hall of Famous MissouriansOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House Speaker Steven Tilley and members of the Missouri House took time Monday to induct baseball legend Buck O’Neil into the Hall of Famous Missourians.

2/23 – House Approves HCR 41On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House adopted a resolution on Wednesday that declares the General Assembly’s opposition to a new provision under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

2/23 – House Approves Bill Requiring English-Only Driving TestsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House approved legislation that would require driver’s license exams to be administered only in English.

2/22 – House Welcomes University of Missouri Tigers Football TeamOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of the Missouri House paused Tuesday to honor coaches and players with the University of Missouri Tigers football team.

2/15 – House Approves Federal Balanced Budget ResolutionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House of Representatives approved a resolution that calls for an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to require the federal government to balance the budget.

2/10 – Video Week in Review On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Jonathan Lorenz provides a video overview of House activities for the week of Feb. 6 to Feb. 10.

2/9 - House Approves Employment Law Reform LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – By a vote of 89-68, the Missouri House approved legislation that would change the Missouri Human Rights Act regarding discrimination claims in the workplace to more closely reflect federal law.

2/3 – 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 week of Jan. 30 to Feb. 3.

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