Missouri House of Representatives
2007
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Jim Guest
SPONSOR
HB134
Extends the expiration date for equipment grants for engineering
programs at the University of Missouri to June 30, 2017
Approved SS HB 134
-- (LR# 0707S.05T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB194
Establishes the Wholesale Water and Sewer Authority Act which allows
for the creation of a wholesale water and sewer authority as a
political subdivision of the state
HB194
-- (LR# 0708L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB708
Requires a driver's license applicant under 18 years of age to show
documentation that he or she is enrolled in school, has at least a 90%
attendance rate, and a minimum grade point average of at least 1.75
HB708
-- (LR# 1689L.01I)
TRANSPORTATION
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB862
Changes the laws regarding protections against rabies
HB862
-- (LR# 1941L.01I)
Referred: Agriculture Policy (H)
HB864
Authorizes an income tax credit for certain health care professionals
and teachers
HB864
-- (LR# 1850L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB866
Establishes the Emergency Responders Safety Act which provides for
the licensing and regulation of tow truck businesses and operators
HB866
-- (LR# 1848L.02I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB868
Prohibits the state from participating in any national identification
system using driver's license records as required in the federal REAL
ID Act of 2005
HB868
-- (LR# 2028L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB955
Establishes the Work for Restitution Program in the Department of
Corrections which requires persons convicted of nonviolent offenses
where restitution is required for probation to complete the program
HB955
-- (LR# 2255L.01I)
Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions (H)
HB1010
Allows mini-trucks to operate on all Missouri roadways except
for interstate highways
HB1010
-- (LR# 2254L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HCR20
Prohibits the state implementation of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005
which requires uniform driver's licenses or state identification
cards
SCS HCR 20
-- (LR# 1878S.04C)
House Concurs (H)
SCS ADOPTED
AYES: 148
NOES: 3
HCR33
Urges Congress to use all of its efforts, energies, and diligence to
withdraw the United States from any further participation in the
Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America
HCR33
-- (LR# 2263L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
COSPONSOR
HB97
Prohibits automated telephone solicitations relating to political
campaigns to individuals on the No-Call List
HB97
-- (LR# 0696L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON UTILITIES
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB112
Expands the No-call List to include cell phone numbers, prohibits
sending unsolicited faxes and text messages, and prohibits using
automatic dialing announcing devices in certain situations
HCS HB 112,26,37,78,79 & 154
-- (LR# 0255L.10C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB338
Authorizes minimum amounts of compensation for certain corrections
employees and requires the Department of Corrections to conduct a
salary equity study of all its employees
HCS HB 338
-- (LR# 0779S.05C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB353
Changes the laws regarding fraud and abuse in the Missouri
Medicaid Program
HB353
-- (LR# 1169L.01P)
SENATE HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH
Public Hearing Held (S)
HB406
Changes the laws regarding crime prevention and boating while
intoxicated
HCS#2 HB 406 & 726
-- (LR# 0998L.06C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB444
Authorizes an income tax deduction for Social Security and nonprivate
retirement benefits received by the elderly, subject to income limits,
and for qualified health insurance premiums
Approved SS#2 SCS HCS HB 444, 217, 225, 239, 243, 297, 402 & 172
-- (LR# 0761S.11T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB494
Prohibits a municipality from requiring an owner of a premises to pay
delinquent utility bills for his or her occupants
HB494
-- (LR# 0472L.01I)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB505
Authorizes tax credits for certain owners of alternative fuel vehicle
refueling facilities, lowers the tax on E85 fuel, and prohibits the
use of franchise agreements relating to alternative fuels
HB505
-- (LR# 1219L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)
HB622
Exempts driver's license applicants from proving lawful presence when
the applicant has previously held a noncommercial driver's license,
noncommercial instruction permit, or nondriver's license
HB622
-- (LR# 1313L.02I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB676
Requires the Children's Division to develop rules to modify the
income eligibility criteria for any person receiving state-funded
child care assistance
HB676
-- (LR# 1550L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FAMILY SERVICES
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB709
Adds qualified bio-mass to Missouri agricultural products used in the
production of fuel ethanol for eligibility for a grant from the
Department of Agriculture
HCS HB 709
-- (LR# 1871L.04C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB774
Protects individuals and media entities from being required to
disclose news sources or certain information
HCS HB 774
-- (LR# 1699L.02P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB782
Changes the required time frame in which the Air Conservation
Commission must establish air pollution emission fees
HB782
-- (LR# 1884L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Energy and Environment (H)
HB800
Authorizes corporations or unincorporated associations to prosecute
their claims and defenses without the assistance of an attorney
HB800
-- (LR# 1666L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB811
Allows an electric utility to trim, remove, or control trees that
threaten the safe and reliable operation of electrical service
HCS HB 811
-- (LR# 1931L.05C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB817
Establishes the Uninsured Patients Protection Act which prohibits
hospitals from charging a patient who is not eligible for assistance
and is uninsured more than the federal Medicare reimbursement rate
HB817
-- (LR# 1886L.02I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB922
Allows any registered voter who is 70 years of age or older to vote
by absentee ballot
HB922
-- (LR# 1781L.01I)
ELECTIONS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB967
Requires any public governmental body to make and retain a
verbatim audio recording of any closed meeting
HB967
-- (LR# 1431L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1016
Removes the requirement that certain state employees receiving
compensatory pay for overtime provide direct client care or custody
in certain state facilities
HB1016
-- (LR# 2407L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Government Affairs (H)
HB1023
Establishes an advisory board within the Department of Conservation
to assist the Conservation Commission
HCS HB 1023
-- (LR# 0935L.02C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB1066
Designates a portion of Interstate 44 in Lawrence County from the
intersection of State Route H east to the intersection of State
Highway 265/39 as the "Purple Heart Memorial Highway"
HB1066
-- (LR# 2221L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB1128
Designates the new bridge over the Missouri River on Interstate 29/35
in Kansas City as the "Christopher S. Bond Bridge"
HB1128
-- (LR# 2620L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB1134
Requires a person engaging in the business of transferring funds to
foreign countries to receive proof of United States citizenship or
lawful presence from the person or entity using the service
HB1134
-- (LR# 2646L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Homeland Security (H)
HB1145
Prohibits the Director of the Department of Revenue from taking a
photograph or digital image of any qualified applicant for a driver's
or nondriver's license who objects due to religious affiliation
HB1145
-- (LR# 2649L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB1195
Designates the mountain lion as the official state cat
HB1195
-- (LR# 2720L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Tourism (H)
HB1198
Increases the appropriation amount for small school grants
HB1198
-- (LR# 2626L.02I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB1281
Establishes the St. Louis Neighborhood Schools Improvement Act which
specifies the guidelines for establishing and administering a
successor school district for the City of St. Louis School District
HB1281
-- (LR# 2715L.02I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON URBAN EDUCATION REFORM
Public Hearing Completed (H)
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Last Updated October 23, 2007 at 9:12 am