Missouri House of Representatives
2007
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Dwight Scharnhorst
SPONSOR
HB1164
Prohibits a utility or affiliate from selling home generators for
electrical production unless there are no existing heating,
ventilation, or air conditioning providers in the service area
HB1164
-- (LR# 2661L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON UTILITIES
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1282
Authorizes a sales and use tax exemption for purchases of equipment,
machinery, materials, supplies, fixtures, and shoes used in the sport
of bowling
HB1282
-- (LR# 2793L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Small Business (H)
HCR51
Urges Congress to enact legislation to protect airline customers
HCR51
-- (LR# 2745L.02I)
Referred: Rules (H)
COSPONSOR
HB90
Requires all drivers and passengers in cars or trucks to wear a seat
belt with certain exceptions
HCS HB 90
-- (LR# 0272L.02C)
Laid Over (H)
HA 1/HCS PENDING
HB95
Changes the laws regarding Missouri Medicaid Program payments and
establishes a health insurance premium assistance program
HCS HB 95
-- (LR# 0421L.05C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
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)
HB116
Changes the laws regarding the long-term care insurance tax
deduction and establishes the Missouri Long-term Care
Partnership Act
HCS HB 40, 116 & 367
-- (LR# 0478L.02P)
SENATE HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH
Public Hearing Held (S)
HB176
Authorizes an individual income tax credit for real property taxes
paid by surviving spouses of certain public safety officers
HB176
-- (LR# 0612L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB184
Establishes the Children's Services Protection Act requiring that
community children's services funds be reimbursed for the sales tax
revenue diverted to certain tax increment financing projects
Approved HCS HB 184
-- (LR# 0384L.03T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB212
Allows enrollees to pay the lower of the copayment assigned by the
health maintenance organization or health insurer or the usual and
customary retail price of the prescription drug
HB212
-- (LR# 0851L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB215
Expands the jurisdiction of juvenile courts to include individuals who
are 17 and 18 years of age for the sole purpose of status offenses by
redefining the terms "child," "adult," and "status offense"
SCS HB 215
-- (LR# 0222S.05C)
SEE COMMENTS
MOTION TO ADOPT SCS AS AMENDED FAILED
AYES: 77
NOES: 72 PRESENT: 3
HB216
Establishes the Umbilical Cord Blood Bank Program to collect and
provide researchers with umbilical cord blood for scientific research
on human stem cells
HB216
-- (LR# 0223L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FAMILY SERVICES
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB217
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)
HB239
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)
HB242
Requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation declaring
April as "Autism Awareness Month" and April 27 as "Autism Awareness
Day" in Missouri
HB242
-- (LR# 0898L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB250
Increases the amount of the Higher Education Academic Scholarship
Program, commonly known as Bright Flight, from $2,000 to $4,000 a year
HB250
-- (LR# 1045L.01I)
HIGHER EDUCATION
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB257
Changes the laws regarding juvenile officer retirement to allow prior
creditable service in certain circumstances
HB257
-- (LR# 0735L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RETIREMENT
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB262
Makes English the language for all official proceedings in Missouri
HB262
-- (LR# 0495L.01I)
Dropped from Calendar - Rule 44 (H)
HB263
Makes English, upon voter approval, the language for all official
proceedings in Missouri
HB263
-- (LR# 0400L.01I)
Dropped from Calendar - Rule 44 (H)
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)
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)
HB427
Changes the laws regarding the Missouri Women's Council
HB427
-- (LR# 0721L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY
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)
HB487
Establishes the Missouri County Planning Act
HCS HB 487
-- (LR# 1326L.03C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
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)
HB498
Establishes the Milton Friedman "Put Parents in Charge" Education
Program and authorizes an individual and business tax credit for
contributions to certified educational charitable organizations
HB498
-- (LR# 0408L.03I)
Referred: Special Committee on Urban Education Reform (H)
HB565
Allows for electronic communication with a child for the noncustodial
parent and custodial parent during times when the child is with the
other parent
HB565
-- (LR# 1429L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB608
Exempts real and personal property owned by veterans'
organizations from property taxes
HCS HB 608
-- (LR# 1597L.02P)
SENATE WAYS AND MEANS
Public Hearing Held (S)
HB612
Expands the Vietnam Veteran's Survivors Grant Program to include
Vietnam veterans who are 100% disabled as a result of injuries
sustained while serving in the military during the Vietnam War
HB612
-- (LR# 1556L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H)
HB615
Allows police or sheriffs' departments to sell or trade certain
confiscated firearms to a licensed firearms dealer and exempts federal
flight deck officers from the crime of unlawful use of weapons
HCS HB 180, 396 & 615
-- (LR# 0452L.02C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB619
Specifies the situations in which the Civil Air Patrol may be
activated, which missions are federal or state, and who pays for the
missions
Approved SCS HCS HB 619 & 118
-- (LR# 1486S.03T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
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)
HB630
Establishes the Qualified Beef Tax Credit Act which authorizes
a tax credit for the sale of certain qualifying beef cattle
HCS HB 630
-- (LR# 1632L.02C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB636
Authorizes an income tax credit for military retirement benefits
HCS HB 636, 308 & 173
-- (LR# 1482L.03P)
SENATE WAYS AND MEANS
Executive Session Held (S)
VOTED DO PASS
HB654
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)
HB657
Expands the practice of audiology by adding the fitting, programming,
and dispensing of hearing devices and adds certain educational
requirements for instrument specialist licenses or permits
HB657
-- (LR# 1148L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Public Hearing Completed (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)
HB700
Requires all state agencies and political subdivisions to fly the
United States and Missouri flags at half-staff the day after notice
that a Missouri resident has been killed while on active duty
HB700
-- (LR# 1797L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H)
HB727
Requires school nurses to be paid on the same pay scale as teachers
with equivalent work history and working hours in their district
HB727
-- (LR# 0068L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB732
Adds emergency personnel killed while performing their duties
to the list of individuals who are eligible for memorial highway or
bridge designations
Approved HB732
-- (LR# 1827L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB734
Changes the laws regarding the requirements an association must
meet to acquire group health insurance for its members
HB734
-- (LR# 1948L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON HEALTH INSURANCE
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)
HB758
Authorizes an income tax credit for employers who hire qualified high
school students for summer jobs
HB758
-- (LR# 1853L.01P)
Second Read/Referred: Ways and Means (S)
HB772
Adds n-acetylpseudoephedrine acetate to the list of Schedule V
controlled substances
HB772
-- (LR# 1978L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB804
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
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)
HB808
Establishes the Betty L. Thompson Scholarship Program
HB808
-- (LR# 0856L.01I)
Perfection Defeated (H)
HA 1 TO HSA 1 FOR HA 4, HSA 1 FOR HA 4, AS AMENDED
AYES: 62
NOES: 96 PRESENT: 1
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)
HB814
Changes the laws regarding underage drinking
HB814
-- (LR# 1982L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB851
Authorizes State Highway Patrol training on federal immigration laws
and requires officers to inquire into the legal status of persons
placed under arrest
HCS HB 851
-- (LR# 1911L.03P)
SENATE PENSIONS, VETERANS' AFFAIRS, AND GENERAL LAW
Executive Session Held (S)
SCS VOTED DO PASS
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)
HB863
Prohibits initiative petition circulators from receiving payment for
collecting signatures
HB863
-- (LR# 1954L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB910
Designates the smooth chanterelle as the official state mushroom
HB910
-- (LR# 2320L.01P)
Laid Over - Third Reading (H)
HB940
Establishes the Teach for Missouri Act which allows for certain
teachers who teach in provisionally or unaccredited school districts
to receive a stipend to be applied to their student loans
HB940
-- (LR# 2245L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
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)
HB1012
Establishes the Law Enforcement Safety Fund and authorizes a
surcharge in certain criminal cases to fund a contribution system for
certain law enforcement employees
HB1012
-- (LR# 2308L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (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)
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)
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)
HB1239
Allows school districts to offer open enrollment by contract if
approved by voters
HB1239
-- (LR# 2144L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB1244
Limits the increase in assessed valuation of residential property by
the percentage of increase in Social Security benefits for the
elderly and disabled who own and live in their principal residence
HB1244
-- (LR# 0688L.03I)
Referred: Special Committee on Tax Reform (H)
HB1245
Allows taxpayers to pay real property taxes in quarterly installments
HB1245
-- (LR# 0956L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Government Affairs (H)
HB1246
Requires tax statements to be mailed out 45 days before the
delinquent date
HB1246
-- (LR# 0955L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Government Affairs (H)
HB1271
Establishes requirements regarding stem cell research
HB1271
-- (LR# 2711L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (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)
HJR6
Proposes a constitutional amendment exempting from taxation the
personal property of active duty military personnel
HJR6
-- (LR# 0797L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HJR7
Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing English as the
language for all official proceedings in Missouri
SCS HJR 7
-- (LR# 0401S.02T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE 30 DAYS AFTER VOTER
APPROVAL
HJR11
Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting human cloning and
authorizing the General Assembly to enact laws regarding health
care research
HJR11
-- (LR# 0923L.02I)
Rules - Reported Do Not Pass (H)
HJR12
Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring all impeachments to be
tried by the Senate
HJR12
-- (LR# 0756L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Not Pass (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)
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