Missouri House of Representatives
2005
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Terry L Witte

SPONSOR
HB529
Changes the laws regarding medical malpractice liability
HB529 -- (LR# 1537L.01I)
Referred: Insurance Policy
HB953
Changes the laws regarding school district annexation
HB953 -- (LR# 2206L.01I)
ELECTIONS
Public Hearing held (H)
HB954
Expands the definition of a "city" authorized to impose a transportation sales tax
HB954 -- (LR# 2205L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
COSPONSOR
HB326
Changes the bidding preference bonus points for products manufactured by the blind or in sheltered workshops
HB326 -- (LR# 0514L.01I)
JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

HB365
Allows moneys from the county sheriff's revolving fund to be used to cover the costs associated with the processing of concealed carry endorsements
Approved HCS HB 365 -- (LR# 1193L.03T)
Delivered to Secretary of State
HB384
Creates the Anhydrous Ammonia Additive Fund to reimburse distributors of anhydrous ammonia for the cost of adding red dye to the chemical
HB384 -- (LR# 0792L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB389
Expands the crime of endangering the welfare of a minor to include producing or selling methamphetamine within the residence of a minor
HB389 -- (LR# 1007L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Executive Session held (H)
HB390
Revises unlawful transactions with a child by making it a crime to sell or rent a video game to a child when the video game has been rated mature or adults only by the Entertainment Software Rating Board
HB390 -- (LR# 1006L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB403
Requires the State of Missouri to provide Missouri National Guard personnel called into active duty with a $250,000 term life insurance death benefit
HB403 -- (LR# 1293L.01I)
Referred: Retirement (H)
HB420
Extends the Senior Rx Program until June 30, 2010
HB420 -- (LR# 1148L.01I)
SENIOR CITIZEN ADVOCACY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB423
Designates a portion of State Highway M in Washington County as the "Highway Patrolman Robert Kolilis Memorial Highway"
SCS HB 423 -- (LR# 1256S.03C)
Reported to the House with... (S)
SCS

HB430
Creates the Anhydrous Ammonia Additive Fund to reimburse distributors of anhydrous ammonia for the cost of adding red dye to the chemical to prevent methamphetamine production
HCS HB 430 -- (LR# 1361L.03C)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT FOR DEBATE

HB456
Eliminates the duty of a grand jury to examine public buildings and report on their condition
SCS HB 456 -- (LR# 1036S.02C)
Reported to the House with... (S)
SCS

HB468
Changes the laws regarding the State Treasurer's duties and the Linked Deposit Program
SCS HCS HB 468 -- (LR# 1391S.05C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB523
Prohibits the disclosure of nonpublic personal health information under certain circumstances
HB523 -- (LR# 1548L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB524
Removes the requirement that lobbyists provide information twice a year to the Missouri Ethics Commission regarding legislation they supported or opposed
Vetoed HB524 -- (LR# 0559L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State
HB535
Creates the Missouri Military Family Relief Fund which will provide grants to children of Missouri veterans killed while on active duty after September 11, 2001, for tuition for postsecondary education
HB535 -- (LR# 1013L.01I)
VETERANS
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB541
Requires the Department of Revenue to award fee office contracts to school districts or individual organizations through bidding with the revenue going to the school districts in the county of the fee office
HB541 -- (LR# 1033L.02I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws
HB542
Earmarks 25% of all tobacco settlement moneys received by this state to be used for specific purposes
HB542 -- (LR# 1489L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB564
Prohibits law enforcement officers from issuing a citation for a missing license plate tab if a registration check reveals the vehicle is properly registered and the owner indicates the tab has been stolen
HB564 -- (LR# 1498L.01P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB597
Requires, by July 1, 2007, that all diesel fuel sold in Missouri for use in internal combustion engines contain at least 2% biodiesel fuel oil by volume
HB597 -- (LR# 1683L.02I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS WITH AMENDMENTS

HB622
Requires insurers providing medical malpractice insurance to health care providers in third and fourth classification counties to establish rates based on claims history in these counties
HB622 -- (LR# 1756L.01I)
INSURANCE POLICY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB637
Changes the laws regarding workers' compensation benefits for certain diseases resulting in exposure to certain occupational hazards
HB637 -- (LR# 1451L.01I)
Referred: Workforce Development and Workplace Safety (H)
HB643
Changes the standard for violation of the Sunshine Law by a governmental body from knowingly to negligently
HB643 -- (LR# 1646L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB687
Requires all motor fuel sold in Missouri for use in gasoline-powered vehicles to contain 90% gasoline and 10% fuel ethanol
HB687 -- (LR# 1628L.01I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB688
Changes the laws regarding the continuance of a judicial proceeding when an attorney is a member of the General Assembly
Approved SCS HB 688 -- (LR# 1946S.03T)
Delivered to Secretary of State
HB703
Authorizes a tax credit for retailers of ethanol-blended gasoline
HB703 -- (LR# 1513L.01I)
Referred: Agriculture Policy
HB704
Makes certain employers ineligible for receipt of any state aid or financial incentives if at least 25% of their workforce earn less than the federal poverty level
HB704 -- (LR# 1008L.02I)
Referred: Workforce Development and Workplace Safety (H)
HB736
Provides a mechanism for persons who become ineligible for Medicaid benefits on July 1, 2005, to be automatically enrolled in the Senior Rx Program
HB736 -- (LR# 2010L.01I)
SENIOR CITIZEN ADVOCACY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB772
Authorizes the Governor to convey state property at the Fort Davidson historic site located in Iron County to the City of Pilot Knob
HB772 -- (LR# 1983L.02I)
CORRECTIONS AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Public Hearing held (H)
HB773
Requires persons arrested for the manufacture or distribution of drugs to appear before a judge prior to being released on bond
HB773 -- (LR# 1767L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB800
Changes the laws regarding early childhood special education
HB800 -- (LR# 1967L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education
HB810
Authorizes the Secretary of State to waive fees and other penalties when a corporation is dissolved for failure to file its annual report due to military service
HB810 -- (LR# 2100L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB830
Requires that all state service contracts awarded after August 28, 2005, must include specifications that employees of contractors or subcontractors be citizens of the United States
HB830 -- (LR# 1986L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB853
Changes the laws regarding agriculture including the Fuel Ethanol Producer Incentive Fund, biodiesel fuel, motor fuel tax, food inspections, Missouri Wine and Grape Board, and pesticides
HCS HB 853 -- (LR# 2131L.03C)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT

HB899
Designates Menfro soil as the official state soil
HB899 -- (LR# 2178L.01I)
Referred: Agriculture Policy
HB904
Specifies that the personal property of offenders who have escaped or absconded from the supervision of the Department of Corrections will be considered abandoned and be forfeited
HB904 -- (LR# 2171L.01I)
Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions
HB910
Establishes the Missouri Medical Malpractice Insurance Company Act for the purpose of creating a company to provide rural health care providers with medical malpractice insurance coverage
HB910 -- (LR# 2142L.01I)
Referred: Insurance Policy
HB924
Expands liability protection for school employees and volunteers
HCS HB 924 -- (LR# 2003L.03C)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT FOR DEBATE

HJR24
Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the Governor from reducing appropriations for elementary, secondary, and higher education
HJR24 -- (LR# 2102L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education

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