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

SPONSOR
HB125
Allows first classification counties without a charter form of government and second classification counties to collect property taxes using electronic records and disbursements
SS SCS HB 125 -- (LR# 0712S.04F)
SEE COMMENTS
MOTION TO ADOPT SS AS AMENDED FAILED
AYES: 6
NOES: 148

HB126
Revises the salary schedules of certain county officials
HB126 -- (LR# 0711L.02I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB192
Creates the Guardian Ad Litem Fund for the purpose of compensating court-appointed guardians ad litem
HCS HB 192 -- (LR# 0946L.02C)
RULES - PURSUANT TO RULE 25(21)(f)
Rules - Returned to the Committee of Origin (H)
HB200
Exempts church buses from the laws relating to child restraints for school buses
HB200 -- (LR# 0884L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB201
Adds Nubain to the list of Schedule IV controlled substances
HB201 -- (LR# 0988L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB202
Changes the laws regarding compensation of juvenile officers
HB202 -- (LR# 1028L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RETIREMENT
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB207
Allows counties and sheriffs to establish restorative justice programs
HB207 -- (LR# 0947L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB224
Restricts the driver's license of a convicted sexual offender to no more than one year and revokes the license if the offender fails to register as required by law
HB224 -- (LR# 0883L.01P)
SENATE JUDICIARY AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE
Executive Session Held (S)
SCS VOTED DO PASS

HB746
Changes the laws regarding the supplemental benefit and the method of calculating the actuarial value of retirement benefits of the Police Retirement System of St. Louis
HB746 -- (LR# 0064L.02I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB874
Authorizes an income tax credit for volunteer firefighters who receive and maintain training
HB874 -- (LR# 1828L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB875
Allows disbursements from a defined contribution account upon a member's separation from service when the account balance is $1,000 or less
SCS HB 875 -- (LR# 2171S.03C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB876
Requires election authorities to create a form to verify the eligibility of election watchers
HB876 -- (LR# 1963L.01I)
ELECTIONS
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB934
Changes the laws regarding child abuse and neglect investigations
HB934 -- (LR# 2079L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FAMILY SERVICES
Public Hearing Cancelled (H)
HB935
Changes the laws regarding the termination of parental rights
HB935 -- (LR# 2080L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FAMILY SERVICES
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB936
Authorizes the Missouri Gaming Commission to intercept excursion gambling boat winnings of individuals owning back child support
HB936 -- (LR# 2081L.03I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FAMILY SERVICES
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB954
Revises the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children and changes the laws regarding the placement of children
HB954 -- (LR# 2078L.02I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FAMILY SERVICES
Voted Do Pass with Amendments (H)
COSPONSOR
HB244
Designates spotted knapweed and sericea lespedeza as noxious weeds
HCS HB 244 -- (LR# 0290L.04C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (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)
HB354
Allows all residents of this state access to lands owned, managed, or funded by the state for the purpose of riding horses or mules
HB354 -- (LR# 1206L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON STATE PARKS AND WATERWAYS
HCS 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)
HB413
Changes the laws regarding the Elevator Safety Board
HB413 -- (LR# 0757L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
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)
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)
HB462
Changes the laws regarding concealable firearms and firearms training permits
HB462 -- (LR# 1453L.02P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
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)
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)
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)
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)
HB617
Prohibits a minor from self-consenting for a prescription for a contraceptive drug or device unless a petition is granted from a juvenile court
HB617 -- (LR# 0899L.02I)
Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (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)
HB628
Changes the laws regarding surface mining and gravel excavation
HCS HB 628 -- (LR# 0464L.03C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (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)
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)
HB688
Establishes the Regional Economic Development District Law
HB688 -- (LR# 1621L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Public Hearing Completed (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)
HB696
Requires health insurers to notify enrollees in writing of all changes to prescription drug formularies on an annual and quarterly basis
HB696 -- (LR# 1706L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON HEALTH INSURANCE
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)
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)
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)
HB747
Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from participating in the National Animal Identification System
HB747 -- (LR# 1942L.01I)
Referred: Agriculture Policy (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)
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)
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)
HB827
Requires a child's family support team to consider the educational needs of the child placed in a licensed residential care facility
SCS HCS HB 827 -- (LR# 1986S.05C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB888
Establishes the Faith-Based Organization Liaison Act
HB888 -- (LR# 2029L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB899
Requires the city or county public administrator to deposit money or property found upon deceased persons to the credit of the entity and changes the deadline for bids and the selection of county depositaries
HB899 -- (LR# 2240L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB952
Changes the laws regarding emergency preparedness plans, fire alarms, and sprinkler systems in long-term care facilities
Approved SS SCS HCS HB 952 & 674 -- (LR# 2306S.11T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
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)
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)
HB1167
Changes the requirements for the approval of out-of-state based collegiate license plates
HB1167 -- (LR# 2536L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (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)
HB1229
Changes the laws regarding the child abuse and neglect central registry
HB1229 -- (LR# 2751L.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)
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)
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)
HJR30
Proposes a constitutional amendment creating the Stormwater Loan Revolving Fund for financing and constructing stormwater control plans, studies, and projects
HJR30 -- (LR# 2721L.01I)
Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources (H)
HJR33
Proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the nonpartisan selection of judges and providing for the selection of judicial nominees by the Judicial Confirmation Commission
HJR33 -- (LR# 2728L.02I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS
Public Hearing Completed (H)

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