Missouri House of Representatives
2006
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Harris
SPONSOR
HB1066
Denies bail to offenders who have pled guilty to or been found guilty of sexual offenses or pornographic offenses committed against children
HB1066 -- (LR# 3754L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public hearing completed (H)
HB1067
Requires persons arrested for the manufacture or distribution of drugs to appear before a judge prior to being released on bond
HB1067 -- (LR# 3564L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1272
Changes the preference requirements for Missouri businesses in letting state purchasing contracts
HB1272 -- (LR# 4000L.02I)
Referred: Job Creation and Economic Development (H)
HB1467
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
HB1467 -- (LR# 3563L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public hearing completed (H)
HB1513
Requires lobbyists to disclose the amount of any new contracts entered into for their services in their required monthly report to the Missouri Ethics Commission
HB1513 -- (LR# 4130L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB1675
Establishes the Twenty-First Century Missouri Scholars Program
HB1675 -- (LR# 4871L.02I)
Referred: Special Comm on Student Achievement & Finance (H)
HB1820
Authorizes an income tax deduction for tuition paid to a Missouri public institution of higher education
HB1820 -- (LR# 3579L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND FINANCE
Public hearing completed (H)
HB1948
Requires lobbyists to apportion expenditures made on behalf of any caucus to each public official in attendance and show the amount on the monthly lobbyist report for each member of the caucus
HB1948 -- (LR# 4915L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB1949
Prohibits campaign fund raising activities and contributions during any legislative session
HB1949 -- (LR# 4914L.02I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB1979
Increases the penalty for endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree when shaking a child younger than five years of age to a minimum of 15 years in prison
HB1979 -- (LR# 4447L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB2003
Establishes the Missouri Middle Class Tax Cut Act
HB2003 -- (LR# 4986L.02I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB2013
Authorizes a sales and use tax exemption for food and clothing purchased by foster parents for foster children
HB2013 -- (LR# 5522L.02I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Public hearing completed (H)
HB2037
Requires Oversight Division to compare fiscal note projections with actual program revenues and expenses
HB2037 -- (LR# 4684L.01I)
Referred: Budget (H)
HB2098
Changes the laws regarding the investigation of fraud and abuse in Missouri's Medicaid Program
HB2098 -- (LR# 5623L.02I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB2100
Authorizes a tax credit for qualified research costs paid by a corporation in a targeted industry
HB2100 -- (LR# 5667L.01I)
Referred: Job Creation and Economic Development (H)
HB2149
Changes the laws regarding lobbying activities and campaign contributions
HB2149 -- (LR# 5647L.02I)
Referred: Elections (H)
COSPONSOR
HB1056
Creates new crimes of tampering with electronic monitoring equipment and aiding a sexual offender and increases the punishment for sex offenders who commit crimes against children
HB1056 -- (LR# 3595L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public hearing completed (H)
HB1167
Changes the standard for violation of the Open Meetings Law, commonly known as the Sunshine Law, by a governmental body from knowingly to negligently
HB1167 -- (LR# 3612L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1239
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 admissible
HB1239 -- (LR# 3810L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1249
Exempts all motor vehicles assembled and sold in this state from the state sales and use tax
HB1249 -- (LR# 3762L.01P)
SENATE WAYS AND MEANS
Public Hearing held (S)
HB1256
Establishes February 4 as "Rosa Parks Day" and makes it a state observance
Approved HCS HB 1256 -- (LR# 4044L.03T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB1265
Authorizes a tax credit to a taxpayer for 100% of the salary and benefits paid to an employee while on active military duty
HB1265 -- (LR# 3502L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB1282
Allows the Attorney General to appoint the public counsel for the Department of Economic Development and authorizes the public counsel to prevent rate increases during appeals
HB1282 -- (LR# 4131L.01I)
Referred: Utilities (H)
HB1293
Creates the Missouri Uniform Communications Act for Homeland Security, requires certain purchases to meet certain standards, and requires the Governor to submit a homeland security spending report
HB1293 -- (LR# 3585L.01I)
Referred: Veterans (H)
HB1298
Establishes Erica's Law into Missouri's statutes and changes the elements for the crime of murder in the first degree when a child is the victim
HB1298 -- (LR# 3847L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public hearing completed (H)
HB1308
Requires that one voting member of the board of curators of certain state institutions of higher education be a student
HB1308 -- (LR# 3834L.01I)
HIGHER EDUCATION
Public Hearing continued (H)
HB1310
Increases the penalty for failure to yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle resulting in the death of any emergency vehicle personnel while in the performance of his or her official duties
HB1310 -- (LR# 3950L.01P)
SENATE TRANSPORTATION
Executive Session held (S)
HB1314
Changes the penalty for enticement of a child to a term of imprisonment of not less than five years and not more than 30 years and makes offenders ineligible for probation or parole for five years
HB1314 -- (LR# 3824L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1322
Allows a person determined to be actually innocent of a crime to receive $50 for each day of post-conviction incarceration and an automatic expungement of records
HCS HB 1322 -- (LR# 3823L.02P)
SENATE JUDICIARY AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE
Executive Session held (S)
SCS VOTED DO PASS

HB1336
Requires the Department of Revenue to award fee office contracts with a priority given to school districts and charitable organizations over individuals in a competitive bid process
HB1336 -- (LR# 4163L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB1371
Establishes the Missouri Worker's Freedom Act which prohibits employers from requiring employees to participate in communications regarding the employer's opinions on religious or political matters
HB1371 -- (LR# 3783L.01I)
Referred: Workforce Development and Workplace Safety (H)
HB1384
Establishes renewable energy resource use requirements for electrical suppliers
HB1384 -- (LR# 4133L.02I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Public hearing completed (H)
HB1405
Establishes campaign finance regulations for leadership office committees of the General Assembly
HB1405 -- (LR# 4080L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB1406
Establishes the Public Assistance Beneficiary Employer Disclosure Act which requires certain public assistance recipients to identify their employers
HB1406 -- (LR# 4035L.01I)
Referred: Insurance Policy (H)
HB1410
Exempts motor fuel used in school buses from motor fuel tax when driven to transport students for educational purposes
HB1410 -- (LR# 3776L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB1413
Establishes the Fairness for Missouri Business Act which changes the laws regarding limited liability companies and limited liability partnerships
HB1413 -- (LR# 3707L.02I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1425
Designates the Table Rock Lake bridge on Highway 39 in the City of Shell Knob as the "State Senator Larry Gene Taylor Memorial Bridge"
HB1425 -- (LR# 4078L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB1427
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
Approved HB1427 -- (LR# 4229L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB1433
Changes the laws regarding Missouri's minimum wage and requires that every employee be paid at least a "living wage"
HB1433 -- (LR# 4127L.02I)
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY
Public hearing completed (H)
HB1434
Changes the laws regarding the registration of a trademark
HB1434 -- (LR# 4434L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1443
Changes the laws regarding criminal securities fraud and sets a minimum penalty when committed against the elderly or disabled
HB1443 -- (LR# 3917L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public hearing completed (H)
HB1458
Prohibits discrimination based upon a person's sexual orientation
HB1458 -- (LR# 4405L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB1486
Prohibits gubernatorial appointees from holding office in, or contributing to, political organizations and bans them from participating in political campaigns
HB1486 -- (LR# 4129L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB1490
Exempts certain applicants for a driver's or nondriver's license from submitting a birth certificate or other documents indicating proof of lawful presence
HB1490 -- (LR# 4644L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB1501
Increases the penalty for identity theft
HB1501 -- (LR# 4340L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1520
Establishes the Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act and the Birth Control Protection Act and requires implementation of a women's health services program
HB1520 -- (LR# 4230L.01I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
HB1524
Allows a corporation to biennially file its corporate registration report with the Secretary of State
HB1524 -- (LR# 4288L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public hearing completed (H)
HB1557
Prohibits a person from intentionally smelling or inhaling the fumes of or inducing or aiding another person in the use or sale of specified solvents
HB1557 -- (LR# 3826L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1568
Requires the Department of Social Services to determine the eligibility of an employed disabled person requesting medical assistance
HB1568 -- (LR# 4497L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB1576
Establishes a quality rating system for child care facilities, early childhood programs, and before and after school care programs
HB1576 -- (LR# 3712L.02I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB1593
Prohibits discrimination based upon a person's sexual orientation
HB1593 -- (LR# 4847L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1612
Requires group health insurance policies which cover dependents to continue coverage for a dependent child with a chronic illness or condition until the child attains the age of 25 or marries
HB1612 -- (LR# 4529L.01I)
Referred: Insurance Policy (H)
HB1643
Establishes the Twenty-First Century Scholars Program
HB1643 -- (LR# 4911L.02I)
Referred: Special Comm on Student Achievement & Finance (H)
HB1681
Designates February 4 as "Rosa Parks Day"
HB1681 -- (LR# 4755L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)
HB1691
Establishes the Women's Preventive Health Services Program within the Department of Health and Senior Services
HB1691 -- (LR# 4774L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB1697
Authorizes a tax credit for employers who hire qualified high school students for summer jobs
HB1697 -- (LR# 4507L.01I)
JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
HCS voted do pass (H)
HB1701
Changes the process for an attorney who wishes to become a notary public
HB1701 -- (LR# 4935L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1787
Establishes the Guard at Home Program to assist the spouse of an active-duty National Guard or reservist with immediate needs and employment to prevent the family from falling into poverty
Approved SCS HCS HB 1787 -- (LR# 5137S.07T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
WITH EMERGENCY CLAUSE, THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE
06/13/2006.

HB1795
Changes the laws regarding public school retirement systems
HB1795 -- (LR# 4906L.01I)
Referred: Retirement (H)
HB1830
Defines "secondhand dealer," "secondhand goods," and "shop" and establishes provisions relating to the merchandising practices of secondhand dealers
HB1830 -- (LR# 4822L.02I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public hearing completed (H)
HB1862
Authorizes a $25 booking charge to provide law enforcement with software technology to manage jail and detention facilities
HB1862 -- (LR# 5054L.02I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public hearing completed (H)
HB1868
Establishes the Health Care Responsibility Act which requires applicants for Missouri Medicaid Program assistance to identify their employers
HCS HB 1868 -- (LR# 5032L.04C)
Rules - Reported do pass (H)
HB1907
Designates a portion of Interstate 44 in St. Louis County as the "Trooper Ralph Tatoian Memorial Highway"
HB1907 -- (LR# 5221L.01I)
TRANSPORTATION
Public hearing completed (H)
HB1943
Changes the laws regarding medical malpractice insurance
HB1943 -- (LR# 5284L.02I)
Referred: Insurance Policy (H)
HB1981
Increases the penalty for the unauthorized practice of law to a class A misdemeanor
HB1981 -- (LR# 5573L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB2002
Repeals the sunset provision to replace the current Missouri Medicaid Program set to expire on June 30, 2008
HB2002 -- (LR# 5363L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HJR50
Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing simple majority to pass school district bond issues
HJR50 -- (LR# 5182L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
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Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:49 am