Missouri House of Representatives
2007
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Jeff Roorda

SPONSOR
HB277
Creates the Corrections Officer Training Fund, authorizes a $5 surcharge to fund it, and requires corrections officers and jailers to receive at least 36 hours of training every three years
HB277 -- (LR# 0806L.01I)
Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions (H)
HB278
Allows licensed ambulance services, emergency medical response agencies, and not-for-profit organizations which contract for ambulance services to establish peer review committees
HB278 -- (LR# 0800L.01I)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB279
Allows any county to retroactively apply planning and zoning regulations to certain subdivisions of land
HB279 -- (LR# 0816L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB280
Authorizes county boards regulating emergency services to impose up to a 50-cent surcharge on cellular phones, upon voter approval
HB280 -- (LR# 0813L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON UTILITIES
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB281
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
HB281 -- (LR# 0804L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB282
Creates the crime of motorcycle stunt driving
HB282 -- (LR# 0808L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB283
Changes the laws regarding neighborhood improvement districts
HB283 -- (LR# 0812L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB284
Establishes the Missouri Urban Pursuit Reduction Grant to provide monetary assistance in the amount of a 50% match to urban police departments which purchase real-time pursuit management systems
HB284 -- (LR# 0815L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB285
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
HB285 -- (LR# 0807L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB286
Allows noncharter counties to adopt noise ordinances
HB286 -- (LR# 0788L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB287
Allows fire protection districts to consolidate upon approval by the voters within the fire protection districts
HB287 -- (LR# 0803L.01I)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB288
Allows a person to petition the circuit court for a trial de novo as an alternative to seeking judicial review of an agency decision
HB288 -- (LR# 0805L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB289
Authorizes Missouri to enter into the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote Act
HB289 -- (LR# 0814L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB290
Expands the crime of property damage in the first degree to include knowingly damaging another person's motor vehicle while making entry to steal the vehicle or something within the vehicle
HB290 -- (LR# 0801L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB291
Establishes the Small Business and Entrepreneurial Growth Act to encourage the expansion of small businesses
HB291 -- (LR# 0811L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Small Business (H)
HB292
Creates the crime of altering or falsifying drug or alcohol test results or selling or transporting a biological sample or adulterant to falsify test results
HB292 -- (LR# 0802L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB293
Requires the removal of all emergency lights, sirens, and decals designating a vehicle as an emergency vehicle prior to selling or consigning the vehicle unless it is sold to another safety agency
HB293 -- (LR# 0809L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB443
Requires all drivers and passengers in cars or trucks to wear a seat belt with certain exceptions
HB443 -- (LR# 1492L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB480
Changes the qualifications of fire protection and ambulance district board members
HB480 -- (LR# 1374L.01I)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB513
Designates a portion of U. S. Highway 61/67 between Wolf Hollow Road and State Route M in the City of Barnhart as the "1922 Sulphur Springs Rail Disaster Memorial Highway"
HB513 -- (LR# 1336L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB514
Designates a portion of State Route M between Old Lemay Ferry Road and Moss Hollow Road in the City of Barnhart as the "Officer Stephen Strehl Memorial Highway"
HB514 -- (LR# 1335L.01I)
TRANSPORTATION
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB653
Establishes the Reverend Nathaniel Cole Memorial Pursuit Reduction Grant to provide grants to urban police departments for the purchase of real-time pursuit management systems
HB653 -- (LR# 1761L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB772
Adds n-acetylpseudoephedrine acetate to the list of Schedule V controlled substances
HB772 -- (LR# 1978L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB926
Imposes an excise tax on controlled substances and illicit alcoholic beverages
HB926 -- (LR# 1590L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (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)
HB1041
Extends the expiration date for the Joint Committee on Terrorism, Bioterrorism, and Homeland Security to December 31, 2009
HB1041 -- (LR# 2460L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Homeland Security (H)
HB1098
Prohibits third class cities from imposing storm water usage fees on churches, public schools, nonprofit organizations, or political subdivisions
HB1098 -- (LR# 2258L.02I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB1182
Changes the laws regarding fire department employee residency requirements
HB1182 -- (LR# 2752L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB1274
Requires all counties and fire protection districts to adopt and enforce the 2003 federal ICC International Fire Code
HB1274 -- (LR# 0687L.03I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HCR45
Recognizes the vital role that Missouri Sheriff's Departments play in the safety and security of the citizens of this State
HCS HCR 45 -- (LR# 2655L.03C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
COSPONSOR
HB39
Establishes the eligibility requirements of an employed disabled person requesting medical assistance under the federal Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999
SCS HCS HB 39 -- (LR# 0458S.07C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB48
Authorizes an income tax deduction for tuition paid to a Missouri public institution of higher education
HB48 -- (LR# 0420L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB56
Designates a memorial bridge and several memorial highways
Approved HB56 -- (LR# 0190L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB72
Increases the resource limit for eligibility for medical assistance
HB72 -- (LR# 0076L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
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

HB93
Authorizes a procedure by which the existing boundaries of library subdistricts may be expanded and the existing subdistrict tax rate imposed
HB93 -- (LR# 0418L.01I)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB100
Authorizes an income tax credit for volunteer firefighters
HB100 -- (LR# 0340L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB101
Prohibits the use of automatic dialing announcing devices unless certain requirements are met
HB101 -- (LR# 0484L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB102
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
HB102 -- (LR# 0485L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Utilities (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)
HB133
Allows a full $6,000 pension deduction from state income tax for taxpayers when they reach the age of 65 regardless of income
HB133 -- (LR# 0278L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TAX REFORM
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB136
Prohibits the use or possession of an alcohol beverage vaporizer
HB136 -- (LR# 0692L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB169
Allows for special license plates for recipients of the Air Force Cross, Army Distinguished Service Cross, or Navy Cross
HB169 -- (LR# 0729L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
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)
HB182
Establishes the Outside the Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate Act to permit the execution of do-not-resuscitate orders for use by emergency medical providers for patients receiving treatment outside a hospital
Approved HCS HB 182 -- (LR# 0578L.02T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB185
Changes the laws regarding environmental controls and plasma arc technology
HB185 -- (LR# 0842L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Energy and Environment (H)
HB204
Allows any resident of a nursing home who receives Missouri Medicaid Program benefits to retain not less than $50 per month for discretionary spending
HB204 -- (LR# 0621L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
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)
HB223
Creates the crime of setting fires or burning trash in areas declared by the Governor to be in danger from fire due to emergency drought conditions
HB223 -- (LR# 0940L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB321
Establishes the Office of the Missouri Surgeon General within the Department of Health and Senior Services
HB321 -- (LR# 1051L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB325
Changes the laws regarding fire department employee residency requirements
HB325 -- (LR# 1337L.01I)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Voted Do Not 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)
HB349
Requires persons requesting more than 50 voter registration applications to provide certain information to the Secretary of State's office
HB349 -- (LR# 1017L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
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)
HB357
Authorizes the State Highway Patrol to develop and implement a real-time electronic logbook for certain Schedule V substances and requires pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to report sales
HB357 -- (LR# 0834L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB387
Specifies that bond proceeds, fees, and other revenues of the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MoHELA) can only be used for lowering rates, forgiving loans, and administering the program
HB387 -- (LR# 1270L.01I)
Referred: Higher Education (H)
HB399
Prohibits any person from advertising or conducting live musical performances while using a false, deceptive, or misleading affiliation between the performing group and the original group
HCS HB 399 -- (LR# 0053L.02C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB421
Prohibits any person who commits the crime of nonsupport of a spouse or child from being admitted on an excursion gambling boat or casino until the arrearage is satisfied
HB421 -- (LR# 1230L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB430
Expands the crime of unlawful use of weapons to include possessing or discharging a firearem or projectile weapon if the person has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than a year
HB430 -- (LR# 1265L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)
HB432
Prohibits health insurers from discriminating against any willing provider in the geographic region of the health benefit plan
HB432 -- (LR# 0552L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB438
Establishes the Twenty-first Century Scholars Program
HB438 -- (LR# 0997L.01I)
HIGHER EDUCATION
Public Hearing Completed (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)
HB445
Establishes the Commission on the Death Penalty and places a moratorium on all executions until January 1, 2011
HB445 -- (LR# 1260L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB450
Establishes the Missouri Health Profession Shortage Planning Commission to develop recommendations regarding the health profession workforce
HCS HB 450 -- (LR# 0664L.03T)
Referred: Rules Pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) (H)
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)
HB468
Exempts motor fuel used in school buses from motor fuel tax when driven to transport students for educational purposes
HB468 -- (LR# 0950L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB469
Changes the laws regarding school safety and liability
SCS HCS HB 469 -- (LR# 0861S.05C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB482
Changes the punishment for counterfeiting and requires the forfeiture of counterfeit goods, the materials and implements used to produce them, and the property used in the commission of the crime
HB482 -- (LR# 0558L.01P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB490
Requires persons selling scrap metal to provide photo identification to purchasers and requires the purchasers to maintain records of all sales of scrap metal
HCS HB 490 -- (LR# 1168L.04C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB509
Allows an adopted person at least 18 years of age to receive a certified copy of his or her original birth certificate
HB509 -- (LR# 0662L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB519
Expands the crime of murder in the first degree to include when a person knowingly causes the death of a child and a heinous element is involved, to be known as Erica and Zayquon's Law
HB519 -- (LR# 1073L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB528
Changes the laws regarding criminal securities fraud and sets a minimum penalty when committed against the elderly or disabled
HB528 -- (LR# 0790L.02I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB533
Establishes the Public Service Accountability Act which requires most public bodies to analyze the costs and benefits of privatizing any service valued at $25,000 or more
HB533 -- (LR# 1024L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HB534
Establishes the Safe Staffing and Quality Care Accountability Act for Veterans Homes and the Safe Staffing and Quality Care Accountability Act for Mental Health Facilities
HB534 -- (LR# 1023L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HB535
Changes the laws regarding the regulation of state and private mental health facilities
HB535 -- (LR# 1022L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Healthcare Facilities (H)
HB536
Prohibits any entity from preventing a student athlete from competing in or training for any Olympic event
HB536 -- (LR# 1021L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB538
Authorizes an income tax credit for service as a poll worker
HB538 -- (LR# 1221L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB540
Prohibits gubernatorial appointees from holding office in, or contributing to, political organizations and prohibits them from participating in political campaigns
HB540 -- (LR# 1114L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB551
Establishes the Line of Duty Compensation Act which authorizes a claim to be filed with the Division of Workers' Compensation on behalf of public safety workers who have been killed in the line of duty
SCS HCS HB 551 -- (LR# 1504S.05C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
SA 3 ADOPTED/SCS, SS/SCS PENDING

HB556
Authorizes additional compensation for overtime, court time, and standby court time for sergeants of the City of St. Louis police department
HB556 -- (LR# 1187L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB557
Requires the Governor to order the United States flag and the Missouri state flag to be flown at half-staff when any Missouri active-duty military personnel dies during a declared war or conflict
HB557 -- (LR# 1403L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H)
HB558
Increases the length of a driver's license suspension for failing to stop for a school bus
HB558 -- (LR# 1309L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB575
Requires the Governor to issue an executive order requiring the United States flag and the state flag flown at half-staff when a firefighter, police officer, or first responder dies in the line of duty
HB575 -- (LR# 1008L.03I)
Referred: Special Committee on Tourism (H)
HB579
Allows for the deployment of health care professionals licensed, registered, or certified in Missouri or any other state in an emergency and grants them immunity from civil damages
Approved SS HB 579 -- (LR# 1395L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB583
Changes the laws regarding the rights of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
Approved SS SCS HCS HB 583 -- (LR# 0661S.08T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB584
Changes the laws regarding post-conviction DNA testing by limiting who may apply for post-conviction testing and requiring the DNA evidence to be retained and preserved for a certain period of time
HB584 -- (LR# 0660L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB591
Prohibits a person from employing or subcontracting with an illegal alien on any publicly financed project
HB591 -- (LR# 0676L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB601
Changes the laws regarding public employee labor organizations
HB601 -- (LR# 1601L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HB604
Authorizes a state individual income tax credit equal to a percentage of any earned income tax credit claimed by the taxpayer on the individual's federal income tax return
HB604 -- (LR# 1387L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB605
Prohibits membership on the Regional Taxicab Commission for certain persons and establishes a 10-member advisory committee
HB605 -- (LR# 1375L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
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)
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)
HB627
Requires the installation of carbon monoxide detection devices in certain residential properties
HB627 -- (LR# 1292L.02I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB639
Requires all new developments to have power lines installed underground
HB639 -- (LR# 1116L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Utilities (H)
HB662
Transfers from the Department of Economic Development to the Department of Public Safety the duty of certifying when a dry fire hydrant system meets the requirements to obtain an income tax credit
HB662 -- (LR# 1354L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Voted 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)
HB677
Allows licensed ambulance services, emergency medical response agencies, and not-for-profit organizations which contract for ambulance services to establish peer review committees
HB677 -- (LR# 1428L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB687
Authorizes college and university police officers to enforce traffic regulations on college or university property
HB687 -- (LR# 1548L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB703
Creates the crimes of possession of a restricted natural substance and unlawful distribution of a restricted natural substance
HB703 -- (LR# 0075L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB704
Adds corrections officers to the list of persons included in the crime of assault on a law enforcement officer
HB704 -- (LR# 1768L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB707
Authorizes an income tax credit for the costs of recycling reusable materials from construction
HB707 -- (LR# 1179L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB713
Allows certain small employers to obtain medical coverage through the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan
HB713 -- (LR# 1763L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Health Insurance (H)
HB718
Requires public school students enrolled in kindergarten or first grade to receive a comprehensive vision examination
HB718 -- (LR# 1757L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB731
Requires utilities to credit a customer's account $25 for every 24 hours the customer experiences an electrical outage beyond the first 48 hours of the outage
HB731 -- (LR# 1584L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Utilities (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)
HB733
Changes the definition of "security" in the laws regulating securities so that the sale of variable annuities will be governed by the Secretary of State
HB733 -- (LR# 1324L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (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)
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)
HB773
Allows certain paid police officers of a paid police department to be eligible for workers' compensation benefits for an injury due to psychological stress
HB773 -- (LR# 1918L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HB783
Repeals the current requirement for the Director of the Department of Transportation to give an annual address to the General Assembly
HB783 -- (LR# 1745L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB786
Requires the development of caseload standards for the Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Mental Health
HB786 -- (LR# 1390L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB799
Requires hospitals to compile and post daily staffing information in patient care areas of each unit of the hospital
HB799 -- (LR# 0577L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB806
Repeals the law currently prohibiting Kansas City police officers from participating in certain political activities
HB806 -- (LR# 1731L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB815
Changes the laws regarding the licensure of nurses
HB815 -- (LR# 1933L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB823
Changes the laws regarding the circuit breaker tax credit, provides a tax credit for earned income, and exempts Social Security benefits from taxation for certain senior citizens
HB823 -- (LR# 1906L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB838
Changes the laws regarding public records to keep law enforcement internal investigation documents closed records unless criminal charges are filed
HB838 -- (LR# 2126L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB839
Revises the laws regarding the minimum school days, school scheduling, and inclement weather
HB839 -- (LR# 1967L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB869
Establishes the Easy Connection Act which allows electric customers to sell electricity from renewable energy sources to electric companies
HCS HB 869 -- (LR# 1981L.03C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB883
Requires certain corporations to file an annual tax disclosure statement
HB883 -- (LR# 1224L.02I)
Referred: Special Committee on Tax Reform (H)
HB886
Changes the laws regarding solid waste
HCS HB 886 -- (LR# 2143L.05C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB892
Creates the Medal of Freedom to be awarded to any veteran who honorably served in the armed forces at any time since 1990 under certain residency requirements
HCS HB 892 -- (LR# 1937L.02P)
SENATE PENSIONS, VETERANS' AFFAIRS, AND GENERAL LAW
Executive Session Held (S)
VOTED DO PASS

HB900
Requires insurers providing medical malpractice insurance to health care providers to establish premiums based on the average judgment in medical malpractice cases by county
HB900 -- (LR# 0517L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Health Insurance (H)
HB927
Excludes corrections officers from the State Merit System
HB927 -- (LR# 2118L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Government Affairs (H)
HB932
Authorizes the Motherhood/Fatherhood Stay-at-home tax credit for a parent who stays at home to provide care for a child up to 24 months of age
HB932 -- (LR# 2011L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB946
Requires the Missouri Public Service Commission to develop standards regarding vegetation, electrical service, and infrastructure
HB946 -- (LR# 2116L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Utilities (H)
HB959
Requires the Missouri Public Service Commission to implement an energy assurance program pilot project to provide heat-related utility services to low-income individuals
HB959 -- (LR# 1785L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Utilities (H)
HB969
Requires school districts to establish special programs or services for students who are identified as academically gifted
HB969 -- (LR# 1746L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Student Achievement (H)
HB980
Requires persons arrested for the manufacture or distribution of drugs to appear before a judge prior to being released on bond
HB980 -- (LR# 0632L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB983
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
HB983 -- (LR# 2208L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB984
Allows the court to order a person's vehicle impounded for up to one year as part of a penalty for driving while intoxicated
HB984 -- (LR# 2470L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB986
Allows crime victims to take time off from work to attend criminal proceedings without retribution by their employer
HB986 -- (LR# 0419L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HB992
Designates a portion of State Highway 110 in Jefferson County as the "DeSoto Railroad Employees Memorial Highway"
HB992 -- (LR# 2423L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB1019
Modifies the eligibility requirements for the Missouri Medicaid Program
HB1019 -- (LR# 2443L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (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)
HB1059
Allows individuals to vote a straight party ticket with one selection
HB1059 -- (LR# 2432L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB1062
Establishes the Green Power Initiative and requires the Missouri Public Service Commission to oversee renewable energy targets for electric utilities
HB1062 -- (LR# 2206L.02I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1077
Establishes the Energy Conservation Tax Credit Act which authorizes a tax credit for electric utilities to encourage energy conservation by funding the green building of residential homes
HB1077 -- (LR# 2410L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Energy and Environment (H)
HB1090
Establishes the Business Premises Safety Act
HB1090 -- (LR# 2639L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB1093
Requires peace officers who make traffic stops to receive three hours of training within the law enforcement continuing education three-year reporting period and waives training for officers on military duty
HB1093 -- (LR# 2534L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1099
Changes the laws regarding child care
HB1099 -- (LR# 2496L.02I)
Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB1101
Establishes the Child Internet Protection Act which requires school districts to file Internet use policies with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
HB1101 -- (LR# 2232L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB1102
Revises unlawful transactions with a child by making it a crime to sell or rent video games to a child if the video game has been rated mature or adults only
HB1102 -- (LR# 2207L.03I)
Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB1107
Expands eligibility for the Missouri Rx Plan to retired persons 65 years of age or older with incomes of up to $25,000 for individuals and $50,000 for married couples
HB1107 -- (LR# 2239L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB1110
Authorizes counties to impose a sales tax to fund purchases of easements for farmland or natural land preservation
HB1110 -- (LR# 2622L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB1120
Changes the preference requirements for Missouri businesses in letting state purchasing contracts
HB1120 -- (LR# 2213L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Job Creation & Eco Dev (H)
HB1126
Changes the distribution of funds from the professional athletes and entertainers tax so that 10% of the revenue is annually distributed to the Juneteenth Heritage and Jazz Festival and Memorial
HB1126 -- (LR# 2054L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TAX REFORM
Public Hearing Completed (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)
HB1176
Establishes the Renewable Energy Act which requires the Department of Natural Resources and Missouri Public Service Commission to establish renewable energy requirements for utilities
HB1176 -- (LR# 2098L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Utilities (H)
HB1181
Designates the portion of Interstate 44 from the city limits of St. Louis to the intersection of Kingshighway as the "Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway"
HB1181 -- (LR# 2647L.02I)
TRANSPORTATION
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1204
Allows applicants changing information on their driver's licenses to register to vote and requires the Department of Revenue to provide the voter information to the Office of the Secretary of State
HB1204 -- (LR# 2717L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB1216
Allows for a special license plate for members of the International Conference of Police Chaplains who have completed the basic certification requirements
HB1216 -- (LR# 2651L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB1217
Allows qualified retired peace officers to carry concealed firearms if they meet the criteria and possess the appropriate identification
HB1217 -- (LR# 2701L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)
HB1218
Increases the fee for service of process by a sheriff from $20 to $35
HB1218 -- (LR# 2722L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1251
Requires a feasibility study by the Joint Committee on Terrorism, Bioterrorism, and Homeland Security of creating a state clearinghouse to compile immigration enforcement information
HB1251 -- (LR# 1910L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB1258
Extends the expiration of the Missouri Medicaid Program to June 30, 2010
HB1258 -- (LR# 2746L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Healthcare Facilities (H)
HJR5
Proposes a constitutional amendment increasing the percentage of voters required for initiative petitions
HJR5 -- (LR# 0456L.01I)
ELECTIONS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HJR27
Proposes a constitutional amendment transferring the initial responsibility for congressional and legislative redistricting from a congressional committee to a state demographer
HJR27 -- (LR# 2493L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)

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