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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.

2/2 – House Members Continue Work on State Operating BudgetOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – A month into the legislative session, House members are hard at work on the Fiscal Year 2013 state operating budget.

1/27 – 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 fourth week in January.

1/26 – House Approves Legislation to Expand the Missouri Accountability PortalOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House gave approval Wednesday to legislation that would require county and municipal governments and schools to post financial information on the Missouri Accountability Portal.

1/24 - House Committee Approves Voter ID BillOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - The House Elections Committee approved legislation that would require Missourians to show a photo ID to vote.

1/20 – 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 third week in January.

1/19 – House Approves Legislation to Limit Government SpendingOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – By a vote of 105-54, the Missouri House gave final approval to a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the growth of government spending.

1/18 – House Leaders Respond to the State of the State AddressOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Majority Floor Leader Tim Jones, R-Eureka, and Minority Floor Leader Mike Talboy, D-Kansas City, offer their reactions to the State of the State Address delivered by Gov. Jay Nixon on Tuesday.

1/13 – 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 second week in January.

1/12 – House Committee Approves Proposal to Limit Government SpendingOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The House Budget Committee on Wednesday approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the growth of government spending.

1/4 - House Convenes for 2012 Legislative SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of the Missouri House of Representatives returned to Jefferson City Wednesday for the start of the 2012 legislative session.

1/3 – 2012 Session PreviewOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - House leaders discuss some of the issues the legislature will address during the 2012 session.

12/21 – House Committee Takes Closer Look at Failed Mamtek ProjectOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The House Interim Committee on Governmental Accountability and Oversight recently held public hearings in the state Capitol to investigate the failed Mamtek project in Moberly.

12/16 - Interim Disaster Recovery Committee Approves Final ReportOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of the House Interim Committee on Disaster Recovery met in the state Capitol recently to approve the committee’s final report.

12/8 – Capitol Dialogue – December EpisodeOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Reps. Tom Flanigan, R-Carthage, and Mary Still, D-Columbia, join members of the Missouri Senate and Capitol Dialogue host Bob Priddy to discuss the upcoming 2012 legislative session.

12/1 – Bill Pre-Filing BeginsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - Thursday marks the first day that members of the Missouri House of Representatives can pre-file bills for the legislative session that begins January 4, 2012.

11/23 - House Interim Committee on Disaster Recovery Readies Final ReportOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of an interim committee charged with reviewing the state’s response to natural disasters met in the state Capitol recently to discuss issues for inclusion in the committee’s final report.

11/4 - House Members Look Ahead to FY 2013 BudgetOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – With the 2012 legislative session just weeks away, members of the Missouri House have turned their attention to the fiscal year 2013 state operating budget.

10/27 - Capitol Dialogue – October EpisodeOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Reps. Tom Loehner, R-Koeltztown, and Tom Shively, D-Shelbyville, join Sen. Brian Munzlinger and Capitol Dialogue host Bob Priddy to discuss agriculture-related legislation passed during the 2011 legislative session.

10/6 - House Approves Economic Development LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House gave approval Thursday to legislation that would create incentives to attract new businesses and jobs to the state.

9/23 – House Leaders Discuss Extraordinary SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House leaders met with members of the media Friday to discuss the ongoing extraordinary legislative session.

9/23 – House Approves MOSIRA and Teacher–Student Communication LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House of Representatives gave final approval Friday to two pieces of legislation.

9/16 – House Holds Annual Veto SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of the Missouri House did not attempt to override any of the governor’s vetoes during the annual veto session Wednesday.

9/9 – Missouri House Approves Six Pieces of LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of the Missouri House of Representatives gave approval to six pieces of legislation Friday.

9/6 – 2011 Extraordinary Session BeginsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House of Representatives began the 2011 Extraordinary Session with a technical session Tuesday at noon.

8/29 - House Budget Transparency Committee Examines Governor’s Withholding PracticesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of the House Budget Transparency Committee met recently to take a closer look at some of the budget withholdings made by Governor Jay Nixon.

8/26 - Capitol Dialogue – August EpisodeOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – House Speaker Pro Tem Shane Schoeller, R-Willard, and Rep. Stacey Newman, D-Richmond Heights, join members from the Missouri Senate and Capitol Dialogue host Bob Priddy to discuss legislation passed during the 2011 regular session.

8/24 – Interim Committee Discusses Missouri’s 911 Emergency SystemOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of an interim House committee met in Jefferson City recently to discuss ways to fund Missouri’s aging 911 emergency system.

7/20 - House and Senate Leaders Announce Comprehensive Jobs BillOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - Today Missouri House and Senate leaders came to an historic and comprehensive jobs agreement that includes more than $1.5 billion in savings and new accountability measures in the state’s economic development programs.

7/7 - House Speaker Tilley Creates Interim Committee Focused on Strengthening Missouri FamiliesOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – A newly-formed interim committee will spend the next few months developing policy solutions that will help promote and strengthen healthy Missouri families.

6/30 - Legislators Lend a Helping Hand in JoplinOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – A group of more than 30 state representatives made the trip to Joplin to survey the damage and lend a helping hand to those in need.

6/23 - Missouri House Committee to Study Ways to Improve Budget TransparencyOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - An interim House committee announced this week by House Speaker Steven Tilley, R-Perryville, will spend the next few months looking at ways to improve Missouri’s budget process.

6/17 - House Speaker Tilley Creates Interim Committee to Study Missouri’s 911 Emergency Service SystemsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - An interim House committee will spend the next several months studying ways to update and improve the state’s aging 911 emergency services system.

6/7 - House Speaker Steven Tilley Announces Creation of Interim Committee on Disaster RecoveryOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City - Missouri House Speaker Steven Tilley, R-Perryville, announced the creation of the House Interim Committee on Disaster Recovery in response to several recent natural disasters.

6/1 - Video Feature – House Approves Concealed Carry Legislation in Session’s Final WeekOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – During the final week of the 2011 legislative session members of the Missouri House approved legislation that will lower the minimum age requirement to obtain a permit to carry a concealed weapon.

5/13 – 2011 Legislative Session Comes to a Close On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House wrapped up the 2011 legislative session Friday evening.

5/13 – 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 149 bills during the 2011 legislative session.

5/12 – Video Feature - House Approves Legislation Restricting Late-Term AbortionsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House has given final approval to legislation that would strengthen restrictions on late-term abortions.

5/11 – Video Feature – House Approves Bill to Require Drug Tests for Welfare RecipientsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House has given final approval to legislation that would require drug testing for recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits.

5/10 – House Gives Final Approval to Several Pieces of LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House has given final approval to several pieces of legislation.

5/5 – State Operating Budget Receives Final ApprovalOn 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 2012 state operating budget.

5/4 – House Votes to Override Veto of HB 193On Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – Members of the Missouri House have voted to override the governor’s veto of legislation that would redraw Missouri’s congressional districts.

4/27 – Congressional Redistricting Bill Receives Final ApprovalOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri General Assembly has approved legislation that would redraw the boundaries for the state’s congressional districts.

4/27 – House Approves Legislation to Expand Charter SchoolsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House approved legislation that would increase accountability for charter schools and expand the areas where they can be formed.

4/26 – First-term Legislators Discuss 2011 SessionOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – First-year House members took time recently to share their views on the 2011 legislative session.

4/22 - House Leaders React to Redistricting Compromise EffortsOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – After working through the night in an attempt to secure a compromise with the Senate on legislation that would redraw Missouri’s congressional districts, House members took up and passed another congressional district proposal Friday morning.

4/19 – House Approves Payday Loan LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House has approved legislation that would change state regulations for the payday loan industry.

4/15 - House Approves Changes to Proposition BOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The House has given final approval to legislation that would make several changes to Proposition B, which was approved by voters in November.

4/8 – 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 first week in April.

4/8 – House Approves Legislation to Phase Out Franchise TaxOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The House has given final approval to legislation that would phase out the state’s corporate franchise tax over a period of five years.

4/6 – House Approves Congressional Redistricting LegislationOn Selection You Will Jump to the iframe below
Jefferson City – The Missouri House has approved legislation that would redraw the boundaries for the state’s congressional districts.

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