Missouri House of Representatives
2007
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Steve Hobbs
SPONSOR
HB352
Increases bonus points for nonprofit organizations bidding on state
contracts and specifies an increase in the per diem awarded to
sheltered workshops
Approved HB352
-- (LR# 1007L.02T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB877
Requires all diesel fuel sold in Missouri after January 1, 2009, to
contain at least 5% biodiesel
HB877
-- (LR# 1800L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGRI-BUSINESS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB878
Creates the Missouri Healthcare Access Fund to provide a funding
source for designated areas with healthcare shortages
HB878
-- (LR# 1851L.02I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB879
Authorizes a managed environmental livestock operation tax credit for
the eligible costs of implementing odor abatement best management
practices and systems and certain infrastructure improvements
HB879
-- (LR# 1956L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGRI-BUSINESS
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB880
Increases the land reclamation permit application fees and extends
the expiration of the fees from December 31, 2007, to December 31,
2013
HB880
-- (LR# 2045L.01I)
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB995
Establishes the Regional Economic Development Initiative which
allows tax credits for donations to regional economic development
organizations
HCS HB 995
-- (LR# 2399L.02C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB996
Abolishes the Missouri Training and Employment Council and the
commissioning of a new targeted industries study by the Department of
Economic Development
HB996
-- (LR# 2297L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HB1280
Allows certain employees of a local public health agency to be
eligible for participation in the Missouri Local Government Employees'
Retirement System
HB1280
-- (LR# 2729L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Retirement (H)
COSPONSOR
HB351
Designates the crayfish as the official state invertebrate
Approved HB351
-- (LR# 0248L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
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)
HB366
Creates the crime of distribution of a controlled substance near a
park
HB366
-- (LR# 1226L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON STATE PARKS AND WATERWAYS
HCS Voted 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)
HB453
Authorizes an income tax credit for donations to food pantries and
adds cash, publicly traded stocks and bonds, and real estate as
eligible donations for the Residential Treatment Agency Tax Credit
Approved SS HCS HB 453
-- (LR# 0914S.04T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB454
Authorizes the Family Support Division to assist certain elderly
individuals who qualify for the federal Food Stamp Program in
obtaining supplemental food stamps
HB454
-- (LR# 0915L.01P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB461
Changes the laws regarding the State Water Patrol
Approved HCS HB 461
-- (LR# 1134L.03T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB465
Revises the definition of "all-terrain vehicle" to include certain
motorized utility vehicles manufactured and used exclusively for
off-highway use
HB465
-- (LR# 0916L.02I)
TRANSPORTATION
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB487
Establishes the Missouri County Planning Act
HCS HB 487
-- (LR# 1326L.03C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB511
Removes the additional fee charged for the "PURPLE HEART" special
license plate
HB511
-- (LR# 1398L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB550
Exempts certain implements of husbandry used for spraying
chemicals or spreading fertilizer for agricultural purposes from the
motor vehicle titling, registration, and licensing requirements
HB550
-- (LR# 1609L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB628
Changes the laws regarding surface mining and gravel excavation
HCS HB 628
-- (LR# 0464L.03C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (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)
HB680
Designates Big Bluestem as the official state grass
Approved HB680
-- (LR# 1614L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB688
Establishes the Regional Economic Development District Law
HB688
-- (LR# 1621L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB694
Makes eligibility for a driver's license for persons between the ages
of 15 and 18 contingent upon documentation that the applicant has
complied with school district standards for eligibility
HB694
-- (LR# 1446L.01I)
TRANSPORTATION
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB710
Authorizes a state and local sales and use tax exemption for
machinery and equipment used in forestry
HB710
-- (LR# 1001L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Agri-Business (H)
HB711
Authorizes a state and local sales and use tax exemption for fencing
materials and motor fuel used exclusively for agricultural purposes
HB711
-- (LR# 0990L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Agri-Business (H)
HB712
Allows a dealer to enter into a motor fuel franchise contract to
purchase or sell alternative motor fuel with persons or firms other
than a distributor
HB712
-- (LR# 0933L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Energy and Environment (H)
HB719
Adds vehicles driven by conservation agents as an emergency
vehicle for which drivers must yield the right-of-way
HB719
-- (LR# 1905L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB720
Specifies that any person hunting during a firearms deer season as
designated by the Conservation Commission must wear certain
orange safety gear
HB720
-- (LR# 1904L.01I)
Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources (H)
HB739
Creates the Public Safety Enhancement Fund to use moneys from
the General Revenue Fund to supplement county deputy sheriffs'
salaries
HB739
-- (LR# 1815L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB756
Increases the penalty for littering by requiring at least 40 hours of
community service and a $600 restitution payment
HB756
-- (LR# 1723L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB788
Changes the laws regarding public health emergency
preparedness
HCS HB 788
-- (LR# 1823L.02C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB803
Authorizes an income tax credit for donations to the Missouri
Court Appointed Special Advocates Association
HB803
-- (LR# 1852L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB805
Changes the laws regarding small business tax credits and tax
exemptions and establishes the Small Business and Entrepreneurial
Growth Act and a Regional Economic Development Initiative
HCS HB 365, 804 & 805
-- (LR# 1225L.04P)
FISCAL REVIEW
Executive Session - No Action Taken
HB807
Allows public school students to choose to attend a public school
district other than the school district of his or her residence
HCS HB 807 & 690
-- (LR# 1866L.05C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (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)
HB813
Allows the president or chancellor of a state higher education
institution to revoke the tenure and discharge a faculty member who
receives two negative peer reviews
HB813
-- (LR# 1965L.01I)
Referred: Higher Education (H)
HB818
Establishes the Missouri Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act and changes the laws regarding the Missouri Health
Insurance Pool and health care insurance
Approved SS#2 SCS HCS HB 818
-- (LR# 1261S.22T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE AUG 28, 2007, EXCEPT
FOR SECTIONS 143.782, 143.790, 313.321-376.960,
376.964-376.989, 376.1500-376.1532, AND 379.930 -
379.952 WHICH HAVE A JAN 1, 2008 EFFECTIVE DATE
HB854
Prohibits entities that own, operate, or lease partially tax-funded
sports stadiums from denying members of the broadcast or print
media reasonable access to cover a public sporting event
HB854
-- (LR# 2142L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB881
Authorizes a managed environmental livestock operation tax credit for
the eligible costs of implementing odor abatement best management
practices and systems
HB881
-- (LR# 2226L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Agri-Business (H)
HB938
Exempts the property of a veterans' organization from real and
personal property taxes, increases the amount of matching grants for
veterans' programs, and establishes the Stolen Valor Act of 2007
Approved HCS HB 654 & 938
-- (LR# 1769L.03T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB991
Establishes the Distressed Areas Land Assemblage Tax Credit Act
HB991
-- (LR# 2472L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1010
Allows mini-trucks to operate on all Missouri roadways except
for interstate highways
HB1010
-- (LR# 2254L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (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)
HB1035
Extends medical assistance through 21 years of age for certain
foster children
HB1035
-- (LR# 2495L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB1055
Changes the laws regarding sexual education instruction in public
schools and establishes public awareness and services
for alternatives to abortion programs
Approved HCS HB 1055
-- (LR# 2503L.04T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB1085
Exempts wildlife preserves from any criminal liability or a public or
private nuisance or trespass action arising out of the sound emission
resulting from the normal use of the preserve
HB1085
-- (LR# 2538L.01I)
Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources (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)
HB1153
Increases the penalty for the crime of assault on a police animal
HB1153
-- (LR# 2659L.02I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1168
Amends Missouri Supreme Court Rule 8.07 to allow members of the
General Assembly with at least eight years service to take the
Missouri bar examination
HB1168
-- (LR# 2680L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (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)
HB1203
Prohibits counties from enacting public health ordinances addressing
farming acitivities and exempts farms and farming activities from
suits of trespass in certain circumstances
HB1203
-- (LR# 2766L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Agri-Business (H)
HB1239
Allows school districts to offer open enrollment by contract if
approved by voters
HB1239
-- (LR# 2144L.01I)
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)
HJR20
Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing limits on the total
state general revenue appropriations
HCS HJR 20
-- (LR# 1935L.04C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
Return to the Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 23, 2007 at 9:11 am