Missouri House of Representatives
2006
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Leonard Hughes

SPONSOR
HB1438
Increases the penalty for possession of any methamphetamine precursor drug with the intent to manufacture amphetamine, methaphetamine, or any of their analogs from a class D felony to a class C felony
HB1438 -- (LR# 4477L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1439
Limits the amount of interest a title lender can charge on loans and requires the average interest rate being charged by credit unions to be made available to the public
HB1439 -- (LR# 4454L.01I)
Referred: Financial Institutions (H)
HB2123
Establishes the Missouri Universal Health Insurance Act to provide comprehensive and necessary health care services for Missouri residents
HB2123 -- (LR# 4663L.01I)
Referred: Insurance Policy (H)
HB2139
Increases the length of time a father has to establish paternity prior to an adoption from within 15 days to no later than 60 days after the birth of the child
HB2139 -- (LR# 5708L.02I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
HB2140
Removes the payment of an intervention fee as a condition of parole
HB2140 -- (LR# 5710L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON URBAN ISSUES
Public hearing completed (H)
HB2155
Requires the Life Sciences Research Board to award grants for the retrofitting of factory facilities for the production of supplies and technology used in human stem cell research
HB2155 -- (LR# 5709L.01I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
COSPONSOR
HB1171
Changes the laws regarding unsecured loans of $500 or less, sometimes referred to as "payday loans," and allows the Attorney General to maintain an action to enforce compliance
HB1171 -- (LR# 4041L.01I)
Referred: Financial Institutions (H)
HB1172
Changes the laws regarding unsecured loans of $500 or less, sometimes referred to as "payday loans"
HB1172 -- (LR# 3868L.01I)
Referred: Financial Institutions (H)
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)
HB1272
Changes the preference requirements for Missouri businesses in letting state purchasing contracts
HB1272 -- (LR# 4000L.02I)
Referred: Job Creation and Economic Development (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)
HB1307
Establishes the Missouri State Diabetes Commission to develop a state strategy for the prevention, treatment, and control of diabetes
HB1307 -- (LR# 3841L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB1330
Changes the laws regarding the procedures required in law enforcement investigations and establishes the Missouri Laboratory Oversight Committee
HB1330 -- (LR# 4088L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1332
Establishes the Office of the Missouri Surgeon General within the Department of Health and Senior Services
HB1332 -- (LR# 3400L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB1381
Repeals the laws prohibiting political activity or fund raising by Kansas City police officers
HB1381 -- (LR# 4040L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (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)
HB1423
Changes the definition of "security" in the laws regulating securities so that the sale of variable annuities will be regulated by the Secretary of State
HB1423 -- (LR# 3670L.01P)
Second Rd/Refer: Financial, Governmental Org, & Election (S)
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)
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)
HB1451
Allows for virtual visitation with a child for the noncustodial parent and custodial parent during times when the child is with the other parent
HB1451 -- (LR# 4291L.01I)
JUDICIARY
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)
HB1496
Establishes the Commission on the Death Penalty and places a moratorium on all executions until January 1, 2010
HB1496 -- (LR# 4283L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1505
Increases the fees associated with marriage licenses and birth certificates in Jackson County to assist homeless families and organizations addressing homelessness in the county
HB1505 -- (LR# 4419L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON URBAN ISSUES
Public hearing completed (H)
HB1512
Adopts the Interstate Compact for Juveniles
HB1512 -- (LR# 4521L.01I)
Referred: Children and Families (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)
HB1531
Prohibits businesses from sending unsolicited commercial mail to people who register with the Attorney General
HB1531 -- (LR# 3318L.01I)
Referred: Small Business (H)
HB1554
Changes the types of facilities for children that are exempt from licensure by the Department of Social Services
HB1554 -- (LR# 3684L.01I)
Referred: Children and Families (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)
HB1566
Requires employers to pay employees equal wages for equal work regardless of employee's gender
HB1566 -- (LR# 4526L.01I)
Referred: Workforce Development and Workplace 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)
HB1586
Prohibits consumer reporting agencies from determining a consumer's credit risk score based on the number of inquiries posted on a consumer's credit file
HB1586 -- (LR# 4619L.01I)
Referred: Financial Institutions (H)
HB1587
Requires sheriffs to immediately issue a permit to acquire handguns to anyone who possesses a valid concealed carry permit if the person had not undergone any change in status to make him or her ineligible
HB1587 -- (LR# 4422L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)
HB1593
Prohibits discrimination based upon a person's sexual orientation
HB1593 -- (LR# 4847L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1600
Changes the laws regarding the impoundment of an animal suspected of being neglected or abused
HCS HB 1600 -- (LR# 4701L.02C)
Rules - Reported do pass (H)
HB1618
Requires the Board of Probation and Parole to make periodic reviews of certain convicted offenders serving a sentence with no possibility for parole
HB1618 -- (LR# 4647L.01I)
Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions (H)
HB1622
Requires revenue from a tax increase within a tax increment financing district to be used for the taxing purpose only
HB1622 -- (LR# 3674L.02I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB1637
Allows a law enforcement officer to remove any firearm found at the scene of an alleged act of domestic violence
HB1637 -- (LR# 4450L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1643
Establishes the Twenty-First Century Scholars Program
HB1643 -- (LR# 4911L.02I)
Referred: Special Comm on Student Achievement & Finance (H)
HB1688
Excludes any sales tax imposed by Jackson County for the purpose of sports stadium improvement from the additional 50% economic activity tax revenue allocation for tax increment financing projects
Approved HB1688 -- (LR# 4934L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
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)
HB1695
Establishes the Missouri Political Cyberfraud Act and creates the crime of political cyberfraud
HB1695 -- (LR# 3768L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (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)
HB1727
Requires certain corporations to file an annual tax disclosure statement
HB1727 -- (LR# 4768L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB1771
Prohibits certain sexual offenders from entering school property or attending school activities without the consent of the principal or administrator
HB1771 -- (LR# 4486L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1791
Repeals the death penalty
HB1791 -- (LR# 5037L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1793
Changes the eligibility criteria for adoption or foster care subsidies
HB1793 -- (LR# 5185L.02I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
HB1810
Designates the Department of Agriculture's building at 1616 Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City as the "George Washington Carver Building"
HB1810 -- (LR# 5115L.01I)
CORRECTIONS AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Voted do pass (H)
HB1848
Requires private mental health facilities and group homes for the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled to meet the same requirements as state-operated facilities
HB1848 -- (LR# 5144L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB1869
Requires certain recipients of state benefits to provide proof of voter registration prior to receiving benefits
HB1869 -- (LR# 5191L.02I)
ELECTIONS
Public hearing completed (H)
HB1871
Establishes the Parents, Tutors, and Volunteers (PTV) Program to encourage adults to volunteer in schools
HB1871 -- (LR# 5081L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB1886
Authorizes a tax credit for contributions to after-school programs
HB1886 -- (LR# 5104L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB1932
Establishes the Missouri Teacher Certification Incentive Program to assist noncertified instructional employees in becoming certified teachers
HB1932 -- (LR# 5082L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB1943
Changes the laws regarding medical malpractice insurance
HB1943 -- (LR# 5284L.02I)
Referred: Insurance Policy (H)
HB1946
Requires the City of St. Louis to report to the Children's Division when students younger than 17 years of age incur 15 or more absences
HB1946 -- (LR# 4318L.01I)
Rules - Reported do pass (H)
HB1960
Changes the laws regarding state individual income tax
HB1960 -- (LR# 4881L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB1964
Authorizes an income tax credit for service as a poll worker
HB1964 -- (LR# 5219L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB1965
Authorizes a deduction for all taxpayers from their Missouri adjusted gross income for contributions made to health savings accounts
HB1965 -- (LR# 5270L.01I)
Withdrawn (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)
HB2036
Establishes the Urban Flight Scholarship Program for college education students who agree to teach in certain urban or metropolitan school districts
HB2036 -- (LR# 5494L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND FINANCE
Public hearing completed (H)
HB2038
Establishes the Missouri Senior Cadets Program
HB2038 -- (LR# 5495L.02I)
Rules - Reported do pass (H)
HB2082
Requires hospitals to compile and post daily staffing information in patient care areas of each unit of the hospital
HB2082 -- (LR# 5582L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB2084
Establishes the Missouri Man-made Spring River Rise Flood Insurance Authority to make available flood insurance for property owners affected by flooding due to man-made spring river rises
HB2084 -- (LR# 5283L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Energy and Environment (H)
HB2086
Allows young adults to participate in the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan
HB2086 -- (LR# 4711L.01I)
Referred: Insurance Policy (H)
HB2109
Requires health insurers to provide coverage for human papillomavirus testing as a cervical cancer screening test
HB2109 -- (LR# 5588L.01I)
Referred: Insurance Policy (H)
HB2111
Allows private, not-for-profit colleges and universities to appoint police officers
HB2111 -- (LR# 5706L.01I)
Rules - Reported do pass (H)
HB2146
Changes the laws regarding alternative education
HB2146 -- (LR# 5680L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)

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