JUDICIARY

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JUDICIARY
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: Authorizes certain counties to use moneys from law library funds for courtroom renovation, technology enhancement, and for debt service on bonds.; HB798 -- (LR# 2495L.01I); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

: Allows parties subject to any decision of an appeals tribunal for a disputed unemployment claim to be represented by an accountant.; HB808 -- (LR# 2737L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

: Allows a court to partially seal records for a first offense traffic violation.; HB819 -- (LR# 3313L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Allows certain persons to file a civil suit for damages for wrongful imprisonment.; HB820 -- (LR# 3314L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Requires a peace officer's personnel records be made available to hiring law enforcement agencies and that information of unfitness be provided to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.; HB821 -- (LR# 3312L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

HB870 --- Sponsor:Harris, Jeff--- CoSponsor:Bringer, Rachel L.Revises the Sunshine Law to include public meetings using various electronic formats.

HB870 -- (LR# 3226L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS

HB876 --- Sponsor:Salva, RayAuthorizes the disclosure of certain closed records to close relatives of deceased or incompetent persons.

HB876 -- (LR# 3398L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS

: Prohibits any entity from preventing a student athlete from competing in or training for any Olympic event.; HB920 -- (LR# 3423L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

: Requires state laws to be construed in accordance with certain federal constitutional guarantees.; HB939 -- (LR# 3418L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Requires the Missouri Ethics Commission to disclose complaints.; HB944 -- (LR# 2755L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

HB965 --- Sponsor:Rector, Rex--- CoSponsor:Hobbs, SteveClarifies immunity from civil liability for certain landowners.

HB965 -- (LR# 3237L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

HCS VOTED DO PASS

: Revises the statutes relating to the number of associate circuit court judges in each county.; HB974 -- (LR# 3441L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

HB986 --- Sponsor:Ward, Dan--- CoSponsor:Brooks, Sharon SandersRequires court-appointed attorneys who represent persons in hearings to determine the need for electroconvulsive therapy to be awarded reasonable attorney fees.

HB986 -- (LR# 3516L.02I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS

: Extends the expiration date for the criminal case surcharge in the Thirtieth Judicial Circuit to January 1, 2010.; HB994 -- (LR# 3708L.01T); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

: Clarifies that sovereign immunity applies to school districts.; HB1036 -- (LR# 3626L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

HB1065 --- Sponsor:Baker, Brian--- CoSponsor:Davis, D. J.Adds Cass County to the list of counties which assess a surcharge of $10 in all criminal cases.

HB1065 -- (LR# 3787L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS

: Adds Cass County to the list of counties which are authorized to assess a $45 civil case surcharge for a courthouse restoration fund.; HB1066 -- (LR# 3786L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

: Repeals certain statutes that are expired, terminated, or no longer effective.; HB1077 -- (LR# 3825L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

: Authorizes the Cass County Commission to impose a civil fine for violation of county rules, regulations, or ordinances.; HB1079 -- (LR# 3788L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

: Prohibits civil lawsuits against food manufacturers, packers, sellers, distributors, and marketers for claims arising out of weight gain, obesity, or health conditions associated with weight gain or obesity.; HB1115 -- (LR# 3836L.01I); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

HB1143 --- Sponsor:Pratt, Bryan--- CoSponsor:Yates, Brian DavidRevises the statutes relating to jury service and creates the Lengthy Trial Fund.

HB1143 -- (LR# 3723L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS

HB1146 --- Sponsor:Stevenson, Bryan P.--- CoSponsor:Ruestman, MarilynReduces the limit on the number of small claims cases that may be filed by a party in a 30-day period or within a calendar month from eight to three.

HB1146 -- (LR# 3858L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

HCS VOTED DO PASS

HB1148 --- Sponsor:Stevenson, Bryan P.Allows prosecuting attorneys and circuit attorneys to receive credit for service as an assistant prosecuting attorney for purposes of retirement benefits.

HB1148 -- (LR# 3610L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

ACTION POSTPONED

: Prohibits the State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts from disciplining physicians who participate in whistleblower activities in their professional capacity as employees of the federal government.; HB1178 -- (LR# 3954L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Allows the surcharge collected in criminal cases for biometric verification systems to also be used for housing and custody expenses and to maintain the biometric verification system.; HB1179 -- (LR# 3842L.01I); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

: Revises various statutes relating to fees and costs in criminal cases.; HB1188 -- (LR# 4094L.01I); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

HB1205 --- Sponsor:Yates, Brian DavidRepeals expired and outdated statutes.

HB1205 -- (LR# 3950L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS

HB1213 --- Sponsor:Moore, Danielle--- CoSponsor:Lowe, Jenee' M.Revises the list of persons disqualified from jury service.

HB1213 -- (LR# 3908L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS

: Revises the statutes relating to reports of alleged violations made by state employees.; HB1221 -- (LR# 4067L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

HB1229 --- Sponsor:Cunningham, Mike--- CoSponsor:Bough, JerryLimits the liability of watercraft outfitters.

HB1229 -- (LR# 4054L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS

: Lowers the minimum age for jury service from 21 to 18.; HB1240 -- (LR# 3555L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

HB1269 --- Sponsor:Smith, Todd--- CoSponsor:Bough, JerryChanges procedures for printing all session laws and the distribution of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.

HB1269 -- (LR# 3717L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS

: Prohibits fund-raising events or activities by candidates for statewide office and the General Assembly while the legislature is in session.; HB1295 -- (LR# 3929L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Brings the State of Missouri into compliance with the federal Violence Against Women Act.; HB1298 -- (LR# 2925L.01I); House Committee: CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY; Public Hearing Held (H)

HB1304 --- Sponsor:Byrd, Richard--- CoSponsor:Hanaway, Catherine LRevises various statutes relating to claims for damages and the payment of these claims.

HB1304 -- (LR# 3380L.01I)

Veto override failed (G)

AYES: 97

NOES: 62

HB1305 --- Sponsor:Byrd, Richard--- CoSponsor:Hanaway, Catherine LCreates notice provisions, reporting requirements, public market rates, and presumptions for the Department of Insurance and entities providing medical malpractice and professional negligence insurance.

HB1305 -- (LR# 4174L.01I)

Third Read and Passed (H)

AYES: 130

NOES: 26

: Limits total damages that may be awarded in an unlawful discrimination case, allows either party to demand a jury trial, and prohibits the award of punitive damages against the state or any subdivision.; HB1312 -- (LR# 3371L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

HB1336 --- Sponsor:Ervin, DougExtends immunity from civil liability to owners of land next to certain dedicated trail systems.

HB1336 -- (LR# 3940L.02I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

HCS VOTED DO PASS

HB1342 --- Sponsor:Bruns, Mark J.--- CoSponsor:Bishop, DanCreates a cause of action for injury to emergency personnel caused by the tortious actions of another person.

HB1342 -- (LR# 3509L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS

: Revises the statutes relating to claims for damages for personal injuries.; HB1346 -- (LR# 4323L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

HB1350 --- Sponsor:Byrd, RichardRevises the statutes relating to property that is exempt from attachment and execution.

HB1350 -- (LR# 4225L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

HCS VOTED DO PASS

: Revises the statutes relating to the State Legal Expense Fund.; HB1354 -- (LR# 4036L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

: Limits punitive damage awards in certain cases.; HB1355 -- (LR# 4034L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Makes the filing of parenting plans in child visitation, custody, or support cases optional when the child is over the age of 18.; HB1364 -- (LR# 4057L.03I); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

: Requires an affidavit from a similarly licensed professional supporting a cause of action in cases for non-medical claims of professional negligence.; HB1369 -- (LR# 4457L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

: Revises various statutes relating to theft or destruction of documents.; HB1384 -- (LR# 4107L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

HB1404 --- Sponsor:Bishop, Dan--- CoSponsor:Donnelly, MargaretAllows the court to issue direct payment orders to parties in child custody or dissolution proceedings for the payment of guardian ad litem fees.

HB1404 -- (LR# 4395L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

HCS VOTED DO PASS

: Revises the statutes relating to the designation of next-of-kin for purposes of the disposition of human remains.; HB1410 -- (LR# 4336L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Revises various statutes relating to medical malpractice insurance.; HB1428 -- (LR# 3712L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Authorizes a $10 surcharge in certain felony criminal cases to fund the Gang Resistance Education and Training Program and the After School Reading Retreat Program.; HB1458 -- (LR# 4338L.02I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

: Lowers the minimum age for jury service from 21 to 18.; HB1460 -- (LR# 3980L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Gives civilian review boards the authority to issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and examine witnesses under oath.; HB1461 -- (LR# 3979L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Exempts the owner of property from lawsuits for an occupant's past due water and sewer service bills.; HB1475 -- (LR# 4351L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Establishes the Missouri Uniform Trust Code.; HB1511 -- (LR# 3540L.01I); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

: Makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person based on sexual orientation.; HB1521 -- (LR# 2558L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

HB1535 --- Sponsor:Donnelly, Margaret--- CoSponsor:Byrd, RichardCreates a form for all verified pleadings under Chapter 452, RSMo.

HB1535 -- (LR# 4374L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

HCS VOTED DO PASS

: Opens certain juvenile court records and proceedings to the public.; HB1538 -- (LR# 4239L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Clarifies that a review hearing under the administrative segregation of offenders statute is not a contested case pursuant to Chapter 536, RSMo, and not subject to the rules of evidence.; HB1577 -- (LR# 4391L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Hearing Scheduled, Bill Not Heard (H)

: Modifies the authority of the Missouri Commission on Human Rights to allow the commission to solicit funds or property and accept fees.; HB1578 -- (LR# 4529L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

HB1588 --- Sponsor:Byrd, RichardProvides immunity for real estate licensees for certain statements made by home inspectors.

HB1588 -- (LR# 4774L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS WITH HCA 1

: Prohibits statewide elected officials and members of the General Assembly from participating in lobbying activities within 12 months of leaving office.; HB1593 -- (LR# 4215L.02I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Revises requirements for the publication of administrative rules.; HB1616 -- (LR# 4447L.01T); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

: Makes it unlawful to obstruct a securities investigation or administrative proceeding and allows the securities commissioner to conduct investigations and promulgate rules.; HB1617 -- (LR# 4518L.01I); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

: Allows Jefferson and Clay counties to establish county municipal courts and to adopt orders with penal provisions in the areas of traffic violations, solid waste management, and animal control.; HB1644 -- (LR# 4882L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Hearing Scheduled, Bill Not Heard (H)

HB1646 --- Sponsor:Engler, Kevin--- CoSponsor:Quinn, JohnCreates a cause of action for making false claims for money or property against the state.

HB1646 -- (LR# 4308L.02I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

HCS VOTED DO PASS

: Revises various statutes relating to court procedures.; HB1651 -- (LR# 4610L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Revises registration procedures for business entities that must register with the Secretary of State.; HB1664 -- (LR# 4519L.02T); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

HB1675 --- Sponsor:Pratt, Bryan--- CoSponsor:Yates, Brian DavidRevises a statute relating to Kansas City municipal judges.

HB1675 -- (LR# 4913L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS

: Requires the Attorney General to furnish legal services, upon request, to any public school teacher being sued in his or her capacity as a teacher.; HB1681 -- (LR# 4940L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Requires the Attorney General to provide legal services, upon request, to any school district sued by a third party.; HB1682 -- (LR# 4939L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

: Clarifies that sovereign immunity applies to all public school teachers while they are performing their official duties.; HB1683 -- (LR# 4941L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Allows elected officials to be excused from jury duty during their term of office.; HB1689 -- (LR# 4953L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

: Allows defendants to assert legal or equitable defenses, setoffs, or counterclaims in unlawful detainer actions.; HB1691 -- (LR# 4952L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Gives racetrack owners, operators, or users immunity from civil and criminal liability for noise pollution if the racetrack meets certain conditions.; HB1705 -- (LR# 4979L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Limits civil liability for school employees administering health care services in public school districts.; HB1718 -- (LR# 5016L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Creates the crime of aggravated trespass in a movie theater and provides theater owners with immunity from civil liability in certain circumstances.; HB1720 -- (LR# 5011L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Prohibits recovery for damages if the owner or operator of a motor vehicle fails to maintain financial responsibility or if certain public safety offenses are committed.; HB1721 -- (LR# 4896L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Revises the statutes relating to jurisdiction over full orders of protection and the definition of "stalking" for purposes of adult and child orders of protection.; HB1728 -- (LR# 4814L.03I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Public Hearing Held (H)

: Revises the list of factors to be considered when determining child support obligations.; HB1731 -- (LR# 5044L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Revises the statutes relating to court procedures and court personnel.; HB1743 -- (LR# 5055L.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Hearing continued

: Revises various statutes relating to medical malpractice insurance.; HB1766 -- (LR# 5090L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

HCR13 --- Sponsor:Yates, Brian DavidAuthorizes the Committee on Legislative Research to collate, index, print, and bind all acts and resolutions of the Ninety-second General Assembly, Second Regular Session.

HCR13 -- (LR# 3945L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS

: Ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution.; HCR33 -- (LR# 4884L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Proposes a constitutional amendment to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution.; HJR30 -- (LR# 2435L.01I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the General Assembly from removing certain statutory termination dates absent a two-thirds vote.; HJR52 -- (LR# 4047L.02I); Referred: Judiciary (H)

: Modifies judge disqualification in witness immunity applications.; SB781 -- (LR# 3002S.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Reported Do Pass by Consent (H)

: Modifies laws relating to vital records and the disposition of fetal remains.; SB799 -- (LR# 2727S.02I); Vetoed by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

: Authorizes special motion to dismiss actions seeking damages against a person for conduct or speech made in connection with a public hearing or meeting.; SB807 -- (LR# 3142S.01P); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

: Allows appeals from orders granting or denying class action certification.; SB827 -- (LR# 2723S.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Reported Do Pass (H)

: Re-enacts legislation repealed by a prior unconstitutional bill.; SB883 -- (LR# 2960S.01I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Reported Do Pass by Consent (H)

: Instructs the Revisor of Statutes to amend the statutes to reflect certain court decisions.; SB884 -- (LR# 2958S.01P); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

: Establishes that review hearings to place offenders in administrative segregation are not contested cases.; SB921 -- (LR# 3309S.01I); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

SB980 --- Sponsor:Bartle, MattRepeals expired and ineffective statutory provisions.

SB980 -- (LR# 3567L.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

NO ACTION

SB983 --- Sponsor:Quick, Edward E.Creates a transfer upon death process for manufactured home owners.

SB983 -- (LR# 3392S.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS

: Requires all gubernatorial appointments to be with the advice and consent of senate.; SB1007 -- (LR# 3735S.01P); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Reported Do Pass (H)

: Eliminates the expiration date of Section 488.2205, which allows for collection and distribution of some costs.; SB1064 -- (LR# 3266S.01P); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Reported Do Pass (H)

SB1066 --- Sponsor:Steelman, Sarah G.Modifies provisions of tort victims' compensation fund.

SB1066 -- (LR# 3580S.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

VOTED DO PASS

: Revises law on nonprobate transfers.; SB1076 -- (LR# 4042S.01P); House Committee: JUDICIARY; HCS Reported Do Pass (H)

: Modifies requirements for publishing of administrative rules.; SCS SB 1100 -- (LR# 3718S.04T); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

: Allows Grundy County to use certain moneys collected to be used for courtroom renovation and technology.; SB1111 -- (LR# 2714S.01T); Vetoed by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

SB1162 --- Sponsor:Jacob, Kenneth B.Expands the type of securities that may be used for certain subdivision development laws.

SB1162 -- (LR# 4163S.01I)

House Committee: JUDICIARY

Executive Session Held (H)

HCS VOTED DO PASS CONSENT

: Extends certain prior service of juvenile court personnel to the definition of "juvenile court employee" for the purpose of retirement benefits.; SB1195 -- (LR# 2760S.02I); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

: Modifies various laws relating to court personnel and procedures.; SB1211 -- (LR# 4203S.01P); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

: Allows Franklin County to use funds for a law library to pay off debt from the issuance of bonds.; SB1240 -- (LR# 4450S.03I); House Committee: JUDICIARY; Reported Do Pass (H)

: Requires public administrators serving as a conservator to have pooled accounts audited annually.; SB1243 -- (LR# 4482S.01T); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

: Modifies various laws relating to the State Legal Expense Fund.; SB1247 -- (LR# 3581S.01I); Approved by Governor (G); Delivered to Secretary of State

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