Missouri House of Representatives
2005
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Curt Dougherty
SPONSOR
HB48
Authorizes a museum and tourism-related sales tax in the City of Independence and authorizes an increase in the property tax rate for certain history museum subdistricts
SCS HB 48 -- (LR# 0382S.03C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB302
Lowers the minimum age for a person to serve on jury duty from 21 to 18 years
HB302 -- (LR# 1164L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB507
Reduces by 15% the assessed valuation of real property of individuals 62 years of age or older and freezes the valuation at that level
HB507 -- (LR# 1460L.01I)
SENIOR CITIZEN ADVOCACY
Public Hearing held (H)
COSPONSOR
HB114
Extends the expiration date of the Kansas City transportation sales tax to December 31, 2015
Approved HB114 -- (LR# 0207L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State
HB193
Imposes a $2 surcharge on dissolution of marriage cases for deposit in the Child Advocacy Center Fund to provide financial support for child advocacy centers
HB193 -- (LR# 0473L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB194
Allows a deduction from individual income tax for personal property taxes paid by retired taxpayers and exempts certain income for certain retired residents from income taxation
HB194 -- (LR# 0479L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB197
Prohibits a person from employing or subcontracting with an illegal alien on any publicly financed project
HB197 -- (LR# 0472L.01I)
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB198
Requires fiduciaries of insurers who use credit scoring in underwriting to annually submit their personal credit score to the Department of Insurance
HB198 -- (LR# 0471L.01I)
Referred: Insurance Policy
HB199
Regulates print, radio, and television advertising as well as phone bank usage during election campaigns
HB199 -- (LR# 0476L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB218
Requires driver's license applicants under age 18 to show high school enrollment, attendance rate greater than 90%, and minimum GPA of 1.75 or satisfactory progress in an alternative education program
HB218 -- (LR# 0278L.03I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB221
Authorizes an individual income tax deduction for all military retirement benefits received by a taxpayer
HB221 -- (LR# 0678L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Public Hearing held (H)
HB222
Allows a full $6,000 retirement benefit deduction from state income for taxpayers over the age of 65 regardless of income
HB222 -- (LR# 0677L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB226
Authorizes an income tax credit for the purchase price of qualified hybrid vehicles
HB226 -- (LR# 0452L.01I)
JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Public Hearing held (H)
HB255
Changes the laws regarding campaign finance disclosure report complaints
HCS HB 255 -- (LR# 0143L.04C)
Laid over (H)
HCS PENDING

HB296
Requires purchasers of all-terrain vehicles to be treated in the same manner as motor vehicles for the purpose of transfer, titling, perfection of liens, and the collection of all taxes and fees
HB296 -- (LR# 0845L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB298
Changes the laws regarding the telemarketing No-Call List
HB298 -- (LR# 0480L.01I)
Referred: Utilities
HB307
Requires operators or riders of motorcycles and motortricycles who are under 21 years of age to wear protective headgear
HB307 -- (LR# 0852L.01I)
TRANSPORTATION
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB317
Establishes the Missouri Seed Availability and Competition Act
HB317 -- (LR# 0658L.01I)
Referred: Agriculture Policy
HB329
Allows parents or legal guardians of 16 to 18-year-old children to choose to have the compulsory school attendance and work certificate laws apply to their children
HB329 -- (LR# 0824L.01I)
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB346
Imposes an additional fine and license suspension for failing to yield the right-of-way when the violation results in injury or death
HB346 -- (LR# 0457L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB347
Establishes a procedural prerequisite for filing lawsuits for alleged defective residential construction
SCS HCS HB 347 -- (LR# 0817S.07C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
SCS, SS/SCS PENDING

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
HB368
Extends the expiration date of the Biodiesel for Schools Program to the 2011-2012 school year
HB368 -- (LR# 0935L.01I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB377
Changes the laws regarding transportation including school bus drivers, fee offices, credit for trade-ins, salvage vehicles, repossessed titles, drivers' licenses, and memorial highways
HCS HB 591, 210, 377, 760 & 777 -- (LR# 1610L.11C)
Laid over (H)
HA 1 TO HA 1,AND HA 1, HCS PENDING

HB393
Changes the laws affecting claims for damages and their payment and establishes venue in all tort actions
Approved CCS SS SCS HCS HB 393 -- (LR# 1188L.14T)
Delivered to Secretary of State
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)
HB411
Allows the hiring of a retired teacher to work between 550 and 800 hours without losing his or her benefits under the Public School Retirement System
HB411 -- (LR# 1237L.01I)
RETIREMENT
Public Hearing held (H)
HB412
Authorizes an individual income tax deduction for certain military retirement benefits received by a taxpayer
HB412 -- (LR# 1062L.02I)
Returned to Committee of Origin (H)
HB416
Authorizes an individual income tax deduction for certain military retirement benefits received by a taxpayer
HB416 -- (LR# 1221L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Public Hearing held (H)
HB420
Extends the Senior Rx Program until June 30, 2010
HB420 -- (LR# 1148L.01I)
SENIOR CITIZEN ADVOCACY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB446
Establishes the Work for Restitution Program in the Department of Corrections and the Work for Restitution Fund
HB446 -- (LR# 0902L.01I)
CORRECTIONS AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Public Hearing held (H)
HB457
Prohibits human cloning and the use of public funds and facilities for the purpose of human cloning
HB457 -- (LR# 0534L.01I)
Referred: Rules (H)
HB476
Prohibits discrimination based upon a person's sexual orientation
HB476 -- (LR# 1167L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB498
Changes the laws regarding the crimes of stealing, tampering, and receiving stolen property and requires specific restitution in certain cases
HCS HB 498 -- (LR# 0788L.02P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB509
Allows a person to legally transport an open bottle of wine from a restaurant or winery under certain circumstances
HB509 -- (LR# 1427L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB529
Changes the laws regarding medical malpractice liability
HB529 -- (LR# 1537L.01I)
Referred: Insurance Policy
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

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)
HB544
Changes the laws regarding the senior citizen/disabled person property tax credit known as circuit breaker
HB544 -- (LR# 1458L.02I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

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)
HB566
Limits the amount of interest a title lender can charge on loans
HB566 -- (LR# 1550L.01I)
Referred: Financial Institutions
HB581
Prohibits a person from charging a veteran's immediate family a fee for copying the veteran's death certificate if the copies are to be used to file for or access benefits
HB581 -- (LR# 1396L.01I)
VETERANS
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB585
Limits certificate of need to long-term care facilities
HB585 -- (LR# 1141L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB586
Prohibits the use of public funds for health and social services programs to subsidize abortion services
HCS#2 HB 586 -- (LR# 0499L.06C)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT FOR DEBATE

HB611
Establishes campaign finance regulations for General Assembly leadership office committees
HB611 -- (LR# 1602L.01I)
Referred: Elections (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)
HB639
Establishes the Betty L. Thompson Scholarship Program and authorizes an individual and business tax credit for contributions to certified nonprofit educational charitable organizations
HCS HB 639 -- (LR# 0341L.11C)
Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
HB673
Extends the expiration date for the licensure restrictions of specialized health care facilities to August 28, 2008
HB673 -- (LR# 1799L.01I)
Referred: Professional Registration & Licensing (H)
HB675
Changes the laws regarding ambulatory medical treatment centers
HB675 -- (LR# 0602L.02I)
Referred: Professional Registration & Licensing (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)
HB698
Eliminates hunting or fishing license or permit fees for active-duty military personnel or National Guard personnel and reserves
HB698 -- (LR# 0859L.02I)
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Public Hearing held (H)
HB699
Authorizes an individual income tax deduction for income received for military service in a combat zone
HB699 -- (LR# 0857L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

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)
HB740
Requires employers to pay employees equal wages for equal work regardless of employee's gender
HB740 -- (LR# 1250L.01I)
Referred: Workforce Development and Workplace Safety (H)
HB762
Replaces the current absentee ballot process with an advance voting system
HB762 -- (LR# 1965L.01I)
ELECTIONS
Public Hearing held (H)
HB795
Clarifies that any city or political subdivision that has purchased property from a school district for public use can sell or use the property for any purpose after 25 years from the purchase
HB795 -- (LR# 2005L.01I)
Referred: Job Creation and Economic Development (H)
HB800
Changes the laws regarding early childhood special education
HB800 -- (LR# 1967L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education
HB801
Establishes the Missouri Alternatives to Abortion Program in either or both the Department of Social Services or the Department of Health and Senior Services
HB801 -- (LR# 2060L.01I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
HB802
Requires hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to implement an acuity-based patient classification system
HB802 -- (LR# 1994L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
HB808
Prohibits the Missouri Housing Development Commission from making grants and loans to the City of Kansas City unless certain conditions are met
HB808 -- (LR# 2101L.01I)
Referred: Job Creation and Economic Development (H)
HB815
Lowers the minimum age for a person to serve on jury duty from 21 to 18 years
HB815 -- (LR# 0840L.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)
HB837
Authorizes a tax credit for employers who hire certain high school students for summer jobs
HB837 -- (LR# 1644L.01I)
JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Public Hearing held (H)
HB843
Defines bullying in schools and prohibits school employees, volunteers, or students from bullying a student while on school property
HB843 -- (LR# 1425L.02I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education
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

HB855
Authorizes the Department of Economic Development to contract with a higher education institute to establish a distant dental hygienist learning program
HB855 -- (LR# 2099L.02I)
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

HB859
Allows residents of Missouri to participate in any current or future state program, policy, or practice permitting prescription drugs to be acquired from Canada
HCS HB 859 -- (LR# 1490L.03P)
Perfected (H)
HB906
Requires election authorities to mail a notice of election, including a sample ballot, to each registered voter in their jurisdiction no later than five days before an election
HB906 -- (LR# 0513L.02I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB921
Authorizes local governing bodies to adopt an option for making a partial payment of property taxes by December 31 with the balance due at the end of the following February
HB921 -- (LR# 2115L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB924
Expands liability protection for school employees and volunteers
HCS HB 924 -- (LR# 2003L.03C)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT FOR DEBATE

HJR8
Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds majority for voter approval of initiative proposals relating to harvesting bird, fish, game, wildlife, and forestry resources
HJR8 -- (LR# 0505L.01I)
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

HJR17
Proposes a constitutional amendment extending the soil and parks sales tax to 2016 and resubmitting the measure every 10 years
HJR17 -- (LR# 1004L.02I)
Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources (H)
HJR23
Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring impeachments to be tried by the Senate
HJR23 -- (LR# 1762L.01I)
Relieved from committee
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Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 12:41 pm