Missouri House of Representatives
2005
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Roorda

SPONSOR
HB176
Allows fire protection districts in Jefferson County to serve areas that have been annexed into a municipality
HB176 -- (LR# 0807L.01I)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Public Hearing held (H)
HB233
Makes it a class C felony to break into a motor vehicle for the purpose of committing a theft
HB233 -- (LR# 0964L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB396
Changes the laws on the disposition of evidence by allowing law enforcement to collect hazardous samples without court approval, document and then destroy them, and makes them admissable
HB396 -- (LR# 0507L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB406
Changes the definition of "motorized bicycle" to any two- or three- wheeled device having a cylinder capacity of not more than 25 cubic centimeters for devices purchased after January 1, 2006
HB406 -- (LR# 1200L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB407
Adds the drug pseudoephedrine to the list of schedule II controlled substances
HB407 -- (LR# 0506L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB535
Creates the Missouri Military Family Relief Fund which will provide grants to children of Missouri veterans killed while on active duty after September 11, 2001, for tuition for postsecondary education
HB535 -- (LR# 1013L.01I)
VETERANS
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB615
Allows a person to petition the circuit court for a trial de novo as an alternative to seeking judicial review of an agency decision
HB615 -- (LR# 1404L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB616
Allows municipalities to sell vintage wines at an auction or to designate a municipal employee to sell them through a sealed bid process
HB616 -- (LR# 0508L.02I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB811
Creates the Corrections Officer Training Fund, authorizes a $5 surcharge to fund it, and requires corrections officers and jailers to receive at least 36 hours of training every three years
HB811 -- (LR# 1980L.01I)
Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions
HB857
Creates the crime of altering or falsifying drug or alcohol test results or selling or transporting a biological sample or adulterant to falsify test results
HB857 -- (LR# 2126L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
COSPONSOR
HB113
Requires the Air Conservation Commission to suspend by January 1, 2006, any motor vehicle emisssions inspection program established under the Air Quality Attainment Act
HB113 -- (LR# 0285L.02I)
TRANSPORTATION
Public Hearing held (H)
HB167
Requires persons purchasing pseudoephedrine to provide a photo identification and sign a receipt with their name, the date of the transaction, and the amount purchased
HB167 -- (LR# 0191L.02I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB195
Adds certain types of cancer to the list of diseases presumed incurred during the line of duty for the purpose of retirement benefits for firefighters
HB195 -- (LR# 0477L.01I)
RETIREMENT
Public Hearing held (H)
HB196
Expands the crime of arson and extends the statute of limitation on arson from three to five years
SCS HB 196 -- (LR# 0474S.02C)
Reported to the House with... (S)
SCS

HB237
Renames Southwest Missouri State University as Missouri State University and increases the number of members on the board of governors
HB237 -- (LR# 0981L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB252
Allows adult siblings to register with the Children's Division adoption registry and allows biological parents to consent to the disclosure of identifying information at the time of registry
HB252 -- (LR# 0637L.01I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
HB269
Creates a cause of action for injury to emergency personnel caused by the tortious actions of another person
HB269 -- (LR# 0988L.01P)
Returned to Committee of Origin (S)
HB277
Changes the laws regarding lead poisoning abatement projects
HB277 -- (LR# 0963L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB278
Requires the Department of Mental Health to submit a cost-benefit analysis and a written plan to the appropriate House and Senate appropriations committees before closing or downsizing any facility
HB278 -- (LR# 0904L.02I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
HB287
Allows Greene County to raise the surcharge in civil cases up to $20 and raises the Family Services and Justice Fund fee to $40
HB287 -- (LR# 0990L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB298
Changes the laws regarding the telemarketing No-Call List
HB298 -- (LR# 0480L.01I)
Referred: Utilities
HB299
Expands workers' compensation coverage
HB299 -- (LR# 0475L.01I)
Referred: Workforce Development and Workplace Safety (H)
HB301
Allows employees of one fire protection district who reside in another district to serve as a member of that other district's board
HB301 -- (LR# 0478L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB322
Changes the laws regarding actions for damages for conduct or speech at public hearings or meetings by including actions that cause money damages, including attorney fees and other costs
HB322 -- (LR# 1085L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB325
Changes the laws regarding persistent offender intoxication-related traffic convictions
HB325 -- (LR# 0552L.02I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB384
Creates the Anhydrous Ammonia Additive Fund to reimburse distributors of anhydrous ammonia for the cost of adding red dye to the chemical
HB384 -- (LR# 0792L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB389
Expands the crime of endangering the welfare of a minor to include producing or selling methamphetamine within the residence of a minor
HB389 -- (LR# 1007L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Executive Session held (H)
HB390
Revises unlawful transactions with a child by making it a crime to sell or rent a video game to a child when the video game has been rated mature or adults only by the Entertainment Software Rating Board
HB390 -- (LR# 1006L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB403
Requires the State of Missouri to provide Missouri National Guard personnel called into active duty with a $250,000 term life insurance death benefit
HB403 -- (LR# 1293L.01I)
Referred: Retirement (H)
HB420
Extends the Senior Rx Program until June 30, 2010
HB420 -- (LR# 1148L.01I)
SENIOR CITIZEN ADVOCACY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB423
Designates a portion of State Highway M in Washington County as the "Highway Patrolman Robert Kolilis Memorial Highway"
SCS HB 423 -- (LR# 1256S.03C)
Reported to the House with... (S)
SCS

HB430
Creates the Anhydrous Ammonia Additive Fund to reimburse distributors of anhydrous ammonia for the cost of adding red dye to the chemical to prevent methamphetamine production
HCS HB 430 -- (LR# 1361L.03C)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT FOR DEBATE

HB435
Allows for the "Respect Life" special license plate, creates the Alternatives to Abortion Support Fund, and establishes the Respect Life Commission
HB435 -- (LR# 0896L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB446
Establishes the Work for Restitution Program in the Department of Corrections and the Work for Restitution Fund
HB446 -- (LR# 0902L.01I)
CORRECTIONS AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Public Hearing held (H)
HB458
Creates the Police Chiefs' and Officers' Annuity Fund
HB458 -- (LR# 1102L.02I)
RETIREMENT
Hearing scheduled, Bill not heard (H)
HB468
Changes the laws regarding the State Treasurer's duties and the Linked Deposit Program
SCS HCS HB 468 -- (LR# 1391S.05C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB489
Increases the penalty for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle from a class C misdemeanor to a class B misdemeanor
HCS HB 489 -- (LR# 1342L.02C)
RULES (PURSUANT TO RULE 25(26)(F)
Executive Session held (H)
ACTION POSTPONED

HB494
Changes the laws regarding lead abatement
HB494 -- (LR# 1459L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON URBAN ISSUES
Public Hearing held (H)
HB498
Changes the laws regarding the crimes of stealing, tampering, and receiving stolen property and requires specific restitution in certain cases
HCS HB 498 -- (LR# 0788L.02P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB509
Allows a person to legally transport an open bottle of wine from a restaurant or winery under certain circumstances
HB509 -- (LR# 1427L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB522
Allows veterans employed in Missouri to not work on Veterans Day without fear of reprisal from their employer under certain conditions
HB522 -- (LR# 0915L.01I)
VETERANS
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB529
Changes the laws regarding medical malpractice liability
HB529 -- (LR# 1537L.01I)
Referred: Insurance Policy
HB541
Requires the Department of Revenue to award fee office contracts to school districts or individual organizations through bidding with the revenue going to the school districts in the county of the fee office
HB541 -- (LR# 1033L.02I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws
HB542
Earmarks 25% of all tobacco settlement moneys received by this state to be used for specific purposes
HB542 -- (LR# 1489L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB557
Revises the procedures required in law enforcement investigations and establishes the Laboratory Oversight Committee
HB557 -- (LR# 1499L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB565
Prohibits representatives from the taxicab industry from serving on the regional taxicab commission but establishes an advisory committee of taxicab industry representatives to provide assistance
HB565 -- (LR# 1226L.02I)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Public Hearing held (H)
HB577
Increases from $1,500 to $5,000 per annum the amount that public officials or employees can accept for services or for selling, renting, or leasing property to their political subdivision
Approved HCS HB 577 -- (LR# 0076L.03T)
Delivered to Secretary of State
HB608
Repeals the laws prohibiting political activity or fund raising by Kansas City police officers
HB608 -- (LR# 0767L.01I)
ELECTIONS
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB637
Changes the laws regarding workers' compensation benefits for certain diseases resulting in exposure to certain occupational hazards
HB637 -- (LR# 1451L.01I)
Referred: Workforce Development and Workplace Safety (H)
HB650
Allows an adopted person born in Missouri who is an adult to receive a certified copy of their original birth certificate upon written application
HB650 -- (LR# 1360L.01I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
HB683
Changes the income eligibility guidelines for receiving child care subsidy benefits
HB683 -- (LR# 1323L.02I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
HB687
Requires all motor fuel sold in Missouri for use in gasoline-powered vehicles to contain 90% gasoline and 10% fuel ethanol
HB687 -- (LR# 1628L.01I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB722
Clarifies the provision regarding the contribution rates for the Police Retirement System of St. Louis
HB722 -- (LR# 1349L.01I)
Referred: Retirement (H)
HB736
Provides a mechanism for persons who become ineligible for Medicaid benefits on July 1, 2005, to be automatically enrolled in the Senior Rx Program
HB736 -- (LR# 2010L.01I)
SENIOR CITIZEN ADVOCACY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB757
Creates the Law Enforcement Safety Fund, a retirement benefit program for police officers
HB757 -- (LR# 2012L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB766
Designates a portion of Interstate 44 in Phelps County as the "Mel Carnahan Memorial Highway"
HB766 -- (LR# 2000L.01I)
TRANSPORTATION
Public Hearing held (H)
HB784
Requires the United States and the Missouri state flags to be flown at half-staff on September 11 of each year
HB784 -- (LR# 2070L.01I)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT FOR DEBATE

HB785
Changes the laws regarding disciplinary action taken against licensed nurses
HB785 -- (LR# 1974L.01I)
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Public Hearing held (H)
HB786
Encourages all government buildings, businesses, and citizens to display the POW/MIA flag on Memorial Day, July 4, September 11, and Veterans Day
HB786 -- (LR# 2068L.01I)
VETERANS
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB788
Prohibits a minor who abuses another child from being within 1,000 feet of the abused child's home, child care facility, or school until the abused child reaches 18 years of age
HB788 -- (LR# 2052L.01I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
HB795
Clarifies that any city or political subdivision that has purchased property from a school district for public use can sell or use the property for any purpose after 25 years from the purchase
HB795 -- (LR# 2005L.01I)
Referred: Job Creation and Economic Development (H)
HB797
Changes the procedures used in the examination and treatment of victims of sexual offenses
HB797 -- (LR# 1997L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB800
Changes the laws regarding early childhood special education
HB800 -- (LR# 1967L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education
HB801
Establishes the Missouri Alternatives to Abortion Program in either or both the Department of Social Services or the Department of Health and Senior Services
HB801 -- (LR# 2060L.01I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
HB802
Requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to implement an acuity-based patient classification system
HB802 -- (LR# 1994L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
HB805
Requires hospitals to compile and post daily staffing information in patient care areas of each unit of the hospital
HB805 -- (LR# 1985L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Hearing continued (H)
HB809
Authorizes a transient guest tax in any municipality in Pemiscot County
HB809 -- (LR# 2098L.01I)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Public Hearing held (H)
HB810
Authorizes the Secretary of State to waive fees and other penalties when a corporation is dissolved for failure to file its annual report due to military service
HB810 -- (LR# 2100L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB813
Establishes a Task Force on Alternative Sentencing within the Department of Corrections
HB813 -- (LR# 1310L.01I)
Referred: Rules pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f) (H)
HB815
Lowers the minimum age for a person to serve on jury duty from 21 to 18 years
HB815 -- (LR# 0840L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB837
Authorizes a tax credit for employers who hire certain high school students for summer jobs
HB837 -- (LR# 1644L.01I)
JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Public Hearing held (H)
HB843
Defines bullying in schools and prohibits school employees, volunteers, or students from bullying a student while on school property
HB843 -- (LR# 1425L.02I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education
HB875
Authorizes the Board of Probation and Parole to charge offenders placed under the supervision of the board a fee of up to $60 a month
HB875 -- (LR# 2168L.01I)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT FOR DEBATE

HB899
Designates Menfro soil as the official state soil
HB899 -- (LR# 2178L.01I)
Referred: Agriculture Policy
HB904
Specifies that the personal property of offenders who have escaped or absconded from the supervision of the Department of Corrections will be considered abandoned and be forfeited
HB904 -- (LR# 2171L.01I)
Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions
HB943
Changes the laws regarding the transport of high-level radioactive waste or transuranic waste
HB943 -- (LR# 2164L.01I)
Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources (H)
HB963
Establishes the Missouri Alternatives to Abortion Program in either or both the Department of Social Services or the Department of Health and Senior Services
HB963 -- (LR# 2209L.01I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
HJR9
Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing a simple majority approval for school district bond measures
HJR9 -- (LR# 1029L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education
HJR22
Proposes a constitutional amendment exempting personal property held by active duty military personnel from taxation
HJR22 -- (LR# 1952L.01I)
VETERANS
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HJR24
Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the Governor from reducing appropriations for elementary, secondary, and higher education
HJR24 -- (LR# 2102L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education

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