2007 Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Jones

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

SPONSOR

HB189

Creates a presumption in certain circumstances that a person using deadly force has a reasonable fear of death or harm and allows that person immunity in certain circumstances for use of defensive force

HCS HB 189 & 60 -- (LR# 0562L.02P)

SENATE JUDICIARY AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE

Executive Session Held (S)

SCS VOTED DO PASS

HB190

Authorizes an advanced practice nurse to prescribe a controlled substance listed in Schedule II, III, IV, or V under a collaborative practice agreement

HB190 -- (LR# 0575L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB191

Prohibits the use of automatic dialing announcing devices unless certain requirements are met

HB191 -- (LR# 0563L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Job Creation & Eco Dev (H)

HB211

Allows the Director of the Department of Public Safety to establish rules for the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) Program

HCS HB 211 -- (LR# 0934L.02C)

RULES - PURSUANT TO RULE 25(21)(f)

Rules - Returned to the Committee of Origin (H)

HB267

Gives the local board of education authority to identify a designee to bind the school district in a settlement agreement reached during the resolution session regarding a special education placement

HB267 -- (LR# 0640L.01P)

Placed on Informal Calendar (S)

SSA 1 FOR SA 1, SA 2, SA 3, SA 4 ADOPTED/SA 5

PENDING

HB429

Requires persons, corporations, public utilities, and municipalities that own gas plants to comply with any order of the Missouri Public Service Commission relating to federal natural gas safety standards

HCS HB 429 -- (LR# 1118L.03C)

Rules - Reported Do Pass (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)

HB658

Changes the laws regarding boating on the waters of this state

HB658 -- (LR# 1551L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on State Parks and Waterways (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)

HB822

Changes the laws regarding when a lienholder must release a lien after it has been satisfied

HB822 -- (LR# 2087L.01I)

JUDICIARY

Public Hearing Completed (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)

HCR32

Calls on all public retirement systems to divest funds invested in any U.S. State Dept. - designated terrorist - sponsoring states

HCR32 -- (LR# 2309L.01I)

Referred: Rules Pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) (H)
COSPONSOR

HB60

HCS HB 189 & 60 -- (LR# 0562L.02P)

SENATE JUDICIARY AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE

Executive Session Held (S)

SCS VOTED DO PASS

HB306

Exempts property owned and used by veterans' organizations from taxation

HB306 -- (LR# 0936L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H)

HB320

Allows any family member older than 21 years of age to occupy the seat beside a driver with a temporary instruction permit

HB320 -- (LR# 1033L.01I)

Referred: Transportation (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)

HB341

Requires commercial vehicle enforcement officers to meet the mandatory standards for basic training and licensure of peace officers

HB341 -- (LR# 0901L.01I)

TRANSPORTATION

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB350

Creates the classification of licensed prescribing psychologist under the State Committee of Psychologists and establishes licensing requirements

HB350 -- (LR# 0249L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING

Voted Do Pass with Amendments (H)

HB351

Designates the crayfish as the official state invertebrate

Approved HB351 -- (LR# 0248L.01T)

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

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)

HB363

Eliminates the requirement that certain veterans must pay a fee to obtain a Missouri deer or turkey hunting license or permit

HB363 -- (LR# 0348L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

HB367

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)

HB370

Prohibits the state from banning, prohibiting, or otherwise restricting a farmer's or landowner's right to have certain captive-reared gamebirds and waterfowl on their property

HB370 -- (LR# 1097L.01I)

AGRICULTURE POLICY

Voted Do Pass (H)

HB396

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)

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)

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)

HB478

Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from participating in any intrusive animal identification programs under the National Animal Identification System without authorization from the General Assembly

HCS HB 478 -- (LR# 1136L.04C)

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

HB487

Establishes the Missouri County Planning Act

HCS HB 487 -- (LR# 1326L.03C)

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

HB489

Requires school districts to identify gifted students and allows the establishment of gifted programs

SCS HB 489 -- (LR# 1215S.05C)

Placed on Informal Calendar (S)

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)

HB503

Establishes requirements for the licensure of midwives

HB503 -- (LR# 1207L.01I)

Referred: Spec Com on Professional Registration & Licens (H)

HB546

Exempts from jury duty any woman who is breastfeeding and disqualifies licensed attorneys from serving on juries

HB546 -- (LR# 0550L.01I)

Dropped from Calendar - Rule 44 (H)

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)

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)

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)

HB598

Specifies that any person owning an interest in a business will not be considered an employer for the purpose of calculating an employer's contribution to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund

HB598 -- (LR# 1466L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB602

Authorizes an additional judge in the 26th Judicial Circuit

HB602 -- (LR# 1764L.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)

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)

HB620

Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to create an additional procedure for teacher certification and mentoring standards for beginning teachers and principals

SCS HCS HB 620 -- (LR# 1235S.06C)

Placed on Informal Calendar (S)

HB628

Changes the laws regarding surface mining and gravel excavation

HCS HB 628 -- (LR# 0464L.03C)

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

HB641

Increases state employee salaries in an amount equal to the percentage change in the federal Consumer Price Index

HB641 -- (LR# 1349L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Voted Do Pass (H)

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)

HB683

Changes the laws regarding the requirements for corporate filings

HB683 -- (LR# 1344L.01I)

Referred: Judiciary (H)

HB688

Establishes the Regional Economic Development District Law

HB688 -- (LR# 1621L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB691

Establishes the Missouri Alternatives to Abortion Services Program and the Missouri Alternatives to Abortion Public Awareness Program

HB691 -- (LR# 1780L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)

HB693

Establishes the Large Animal Veterinary Student Loan Program and changes the laws regarding the Large Animal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program

HCS HB 693 -- (LR# 1759L.04P)

SENATE AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION, PARKS AND TOURISM

Executive Session Held (S)

VOTED DO PASS

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)

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)

HB730

Exempts school districts from the requirement to make up days of school missed or canceled due to inclement weather occurring on or after January 12, 2007

HB730 -- (LR# 1805L.01I)

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Public Hearing Completed (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)

HB749

Changes the definition of "qualified employment" as it applies to the professional and practical nursing student loan program

HB749 -- (LR# 2016L.01I)

Referred: Higher Education (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)

HB772

Adds n-acetylpseudoephedrine acetate to the list of Schedule V controlled substances

HB772 -- (LR# 1978L.01I)

Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (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)

HB788

Changes the laws regarding public health emergency preparedness

HCS HB 788 -- (LR# 1823L.02C)

Rules - Reported Do Pass (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)

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)

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)

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)

HB836

Prohibits home rule cities from requiring property owners to convey to the city the right to file a petition for annexation if the city provides public utility services to the owner's property

HB836 -- (LR# 1813L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Voted Do Pass (H)

HB864

Authorizes an income tax credit for certain health care professionals and teachers

HB864 -- (LR# 1850L.01I)

Referred: Ways and Means (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)

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)

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

HB910

Designates the smooth chanterelle as the official state mushroom

HB910 -- (LR# 2320L.01P)

Laid Over - Third Reading (H)

HB931

Prohibits the Department of Revenue from contracting with any entity to mail motor vehicle registration notices and prohibits commercial inserts and other advertising from accompanying the notice

HB931 -- (LR# 2233L.01I)

TRANSPORTATION

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB945

Creates the crime of murder of a criminal justice official and expands the crime of assault of law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, or probation officers in the first degree to add corrections officers

HCS HB 945 -- (LR# 2256L.02P)

SENATE JUDICIARY AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE

Public Hearing Held (S)

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)

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)

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)

HB1018

Changes the laws regarding the availability and dispersal of contraception information

HB1018 -- (LR# 2156L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (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)

HB1069

Requires state agencies to engage in energy conservation and state buildings to meet the International Energy Conservation Code

HB1069 -- (LR# 2099L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Energy and Environment (H)

HB1070

Establishes the Renewable Energy Research Grant Program to provide funding for renewable energy research projects

HB1070 -- (LR# 2100L.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)

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)

HB1131

Requires publishers of instructional materials to provide electronic copies to schools for specialized uses

HB1131 -- (LR# 2614L.01I)

Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (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)

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)

HB1198

Increases the appropriation amount for small school grants

HB1198 -- (LR# 2626L.02I)

Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)

HB1202

Increases the maximum motor vehicle width restriction from 96 inches to 102 inches

HB1202 -- (LR# 2750L.02I)

Referred: Transportation (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)

HB1219

Requires an education renewal commission to be appointed when a school district with more than 10,000 students becomes unaccredited

HB1219 -- (LR# 2189L.02I)

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Public Hearing Completed (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)

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)

HJR10

Proposes a constitutional amendment raising the allowable level of bonded indebtedness for school districts

HJR10 -- (LR# 1167L.01I)

Referred: Transportation (H)

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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