Missouri House of Representatives
2005
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Kevin Threlkeld
SPONSOR
HB56
Exempts certain programs established by pharmaceutical companies from providing assistance to patients from certain prohibited financial incentive practices
Approved HCS HB 56 -- (LR# 0254L.04T)
Delivered to Secretary of State
HB57
Creates the crime of operating a video camera within a motion picture theater without the consent of the theater owner
HB57 -- (LR# 0082L.02I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB646
Extends the Senior Rx Program until June 30, 2006
HB646 -- (LR# 1775L.01I)
SENIOR CITIZEN ADVOCACY
Hearing scheduled, Bill not heard (H)
HJR2
Proposes a constitutional amendment reducing the size of the House of Representatives from the current 163 to 101 beginning in 2013
HJR2 -- (LR# 0158L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
COSPONSOR
HB61
Establishes the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance Act of 2005
HB61 -- (LR# 0305L.01I)
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

HB63
Increases the property tax relief for senior citizens program known as circuit breaker
HB63 -- (LR# 0384L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

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)
HB132
Increases from six to 10 the number of members on the Highways and Transportation Commission
HB132 -- (LR# 0491L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB243
Designates a portion of U. S. Highway 63 in Phelps County as the "Korean War Veterans Association Memorial Highway"
Approved HB243 -- (LR# 0450L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State
HB247
Changes the laws regarding child passenger restraints and safety belts
HB247 -- (LR# 0365L.03I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB263
Requires Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and State Board of Mediation members to serve at least 75% of their term to be eligible for retirement benefits under ALJLAP
HB263 -- (LR# 0516L.01I)
RETIREMENT
Public Hearing held (H)
HB291
Creates the Missouri State Water Patrol Fund consisting of money collected for registering a vessel and increases the fee for a certificate of number
HB291 -- (LR# 0515L.04I)
Laid over (H)
HA 1 ADOPTED

HB339
Allows law enforcement officers to stop a vehicle for a seat belt violation if it is clearly visible and raises the fine for a violation
HB339 -- (LR# 0163L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB371
Requires that administrative law judges or legal advisors hired on or after January 1, 2006, will only be eligible to participate in the Missouri State Employees' Retirement System (MOSERS)
HB371 -- (LR# 0531L.01I)
RETIREMENT
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

HB393
Changes the laws affecting claims for damages and their payment and establishes venue in all tort actions
Approved CCS SS SCS HCS HB 393 -- (LR# 1188L.14T)
Delivered to Secretary of State
HB402
Changes the laws regarding the licensing of podiatrists
Approved HB402 -- (LR# 1112L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State
HB418
Changes the laws regarding highway construction and work zones, passing zones, highway lane usage, and child passenger restraints
SS SCS HCS HB 518, 288, 418 & 635 -- (LR# 1262S.10F)
Laid over (H)
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

HB458
Creates the Police Chiefs' and Officers' Annuity Fund
HB458 -- (LR# 1102L.02I)
RETIREMENT
Hearing scheduled, Bill not heard (H)
HB490
Establishes an application process for the designation of memorial highways and bridges
HCS HB 490 -- (LR# 1433L.04C)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT FOR DEBATE

HB492
Repeals the laws creating the Upper White River Basin Watershed Improvement District and removes the requirement that persons be registered to install on-site sewage disposal systems
HB492 -- (LR# 1469L.01I)
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Executive Session held (H)
HB503
Changes the laws regarding physician assistants
HB503 -- (LR# 1403L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
MOTION TO DO PASS FAILED

HB517
Expands the membership of the Highways and Transportation Commission from six to eight members
HB517 -- (LR# 1462L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB518
Changes the laws regarding highway construction and work zones, passing zones, highway lane usage, and child passenger restraints
SS SCS HCS HB 518, 288, 418 & 635 -- (LR# 1262S.10F)
Laid over (H)
HB519
Changes the laws regarding unemployment insurance
HCS HB 519 -- (LR# 1520L.04C)
Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
HB526
Changes the laws regarding involuntary manslaughter in the first degree
HB526 -- (LR# 1329L.02I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB551
Changes the laws regarding electrical service to annexed areas and allows the Missouri Public Service Commission to determine electric service area boundaries
HB551 -- (LR# 1470L.01I)
Referred: Utilities
HB585
Limits certificate of need to long-term care facilities
HB585 -- (LR# 1141L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB586
Prohibits the use of public funds for health and social services programs to subsidize abortion services
HCS#2 HB 586 -- (LR# 0499L.06C)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT FOR DEBATE

HB605
Abolishes the community advisory committee of the Missouri Foundation for Health and requires the Governor to make appointments to the foundation's board
HB605 -- (LR# 0938L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB620
Prohibits a physician to whom a patient is referred for diagnosis by another physician from delegating the diagnosis to a nurse or nurse practitioner
HB620 -- (LR# 1729L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS WITH HCA 1

HB632
Changes the laws regarding bicycle safety
HB632 -- (LR# 1463L.01I)
TRANSPORTATION
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

HB639
Establishes the Betty L. Thompson Scholarship Program and authorizes an individual and business tax credit for contributions to certified nonprofit educational charitable organizations
HCS HB 639 -- (LR# 0341L.11C)
Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
HB657
Gives hospital medical staff the right of self-governance on certain issues
HB657 -- (LR# 1728L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB674
Prohibits an insurer from changing the coding that a health care provider submitted for services without the permission of the health care provider
HB674 -- (LR# 0575L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB697
Changes the laws regarding motor vehicle emissions testing
HCS HB 697 -- (LR# 0696L.02P)
SENATE TRANSPORTATION
Public Hearing held (S)
HB698
Eliminates hunting or fishing license or permit fees for active-duty military personnel or National Guard personnel and reserves
HB698 -- (LR# 0859L.02I)
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Public Hearing held (H)
HB699
Authorizes an individual income tax deduction for income received for military service in a combat zone
HB699 -- (LR# 0857L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

HB723
Allows physicians to jointly negotiate with certain health insurance carriers
HB723 -- (LR# 1947L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB759
Requires health insurers and the Missouri Medicaid Program to provide coverage for services under the First Steps Program
HB759 -- (LR# 1795L.02I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws
HB835
Establishes the Office of Missouri Surgeon General within the Department of Health and Senior Services and changes the laws regarding health care providers
HCS HB 835 -- (LR# 2091L.04C)
Returned to Committee of Origin (H)
HB853
Changes the laws regarding agriculture including the Fuel Ethanol Producer Incentive Fund, biodiesel fuel, motor fuel tax, food inspections, Missouri Wine and Grape Board, and pesticides
HCS HB 853 -- (LR# 2131L.03C)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT

HB854
Changes the laws regarding job development programs administered by the Department of Economic Development and establishes the Missouri Quality Jobs Program
HCS HB 854 -- (LR# 2104L.05C)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT FOR DEBATE

HB859
Allows residents of Missouri to participate in any current or future state program, policy, or practice permitting prescription drugs to be acquired from Canada
HCS HB 859 -- (LR# 1490L.03P)
Perfected (H)
HB901
Establishes the Missouri State Diabetes Commission to develop a state strategy for the prevention, treatment, and control of diabetes
HB901 -- (LR# 2185L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB910
Establishes the Missouri Medical Malpractice Insurance Company Act for the purpose of creating a company to provide rural health care providers with medical malpractice insurance coverage
HB910 -- (LR# 2142L.01I)
Referred: Insurance Policy
HB927
Requires board members of fire protection districts to attend educational training on their duties
HB927 -- (LR# 2189L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB937
Prohibits "bullying" in schools and requires school districts to adopt policies prohibiting harassment, intimidation, and bullying
HB937 -- (LR# 1474L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education
HCR23
Directs the Comprehensive Cancer Action Plan for Missouri, which is a nationwide model of effective cancer control strategies, be posted annually on the Missouri state website homepage.
HCR23 -- (LR# 1363L.01I)
Adopted (S)
YEAS: 32
NAYS: 0

HJR11
Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Senate confirmation of Missouri Supreme Court and Court of Appeals nominees
HJR11 -- (LR# 0493L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HJR12
Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing limits on total state general revenue appropriations
HCS HJR 12 -- (LR# 0932L.02C)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT FOR DEBATE

HJR14
Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing term limits for all statewide elected officials
HJR14 -- (LR# 0671L.01I)
ELECTIONS
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO NOT PASS

HJR23
Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring impeachments to be tried by the Senate
HJR23 -- (LR# 1762L.01I)
Relieved from committee
HJR25
Proposes a constitutional amendment decreasing the number of members of the Missouri House of Representatives from 163 to 137
HJR25 -- (LR# 2097L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
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Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 12:40 pm