Missouri House of Representatives
2005
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Peter Myers
SPONSOR
HB266
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
HB266 -- (LR# 1015L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB267
Requires at least 50% of demonstration awards from the Department of Agriculture be for environmentally sound agricultural practices that directly improve water quality or animal waste management
HB267 -- (LR# 1042L.01I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Hearing scheduled, Bill not heard (H)
HB364
Clarifies the sales taxation of modular units and sets the rate as the use tax rate for the location where the unit is placed
HB364 -- (LR# 0844L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

HB582
Increases the limit in small claims court cases from $3,000 to $5,000
HB582 -- (LR# 1312L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB588
Authorizes the University of Missouri to impose a fee for a course of instruction required for licensure of a private applicator of pesticides
HB588 -- (LR# 1664L.01I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB634
Establishes the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Fund and creates the position of highway safety officer within the Department of Public Safety
HB634 -- (LR# 1637L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
COSPONSOR
HB104
Prohibits the government from employing inmates or persons with criminal records in any position where they would have access to personal records containing unique personal identifiers
HB104 -- (LR# 0142L.02I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB130
Establishes conditions under which certain entities that are in noncompliance with environmental regulations are protected from administrative, civil, and criminal penalties
HB130 -- (LR# 0279L.01I)
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Public Hearing held (H)
HB192
Reimposes the waste tire fee and requires the Department of Natural Resources to give preference to contract bids for waste tire cleanups from Missouri vendors
SCS HCS HB 192 -- (LR# 0502S.05C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB211
Establishes the Large Carnivore Act which regulates the ownership, possession, and breeding of large carnivores
HB211 -- (LR# 0385L.01I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Action postponed (H)
HB238
Requires Labor and Industrial Relations Commission and State Board of Mediation members to serve two years to be eligible for retirement benefits under ALJLAP
HB238 -- (LR# 0211L.01I)
RETIREMENT
Public Hearing held (H)
HB252
Allows adult siblings to register with the Children's Division adoption registry and allows biological parents to consent to the disclosure of identifying information at the time of registry
HB252 -- (LR# 0637L.01I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
HB303
Changes the laws regarding linked deposit loans for agricultural purposes
HB303 -- (LR# 0453L.01I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Public Hearing held (H)
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

HB338
Changes the laws regarding the regulation of small incumbent local exchange telecommunications companies
HB338 -- (LR# 1045L.01I)
UTILITIES
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
HB366
Limits landowner liability when inviting people onto their property for a state-administered recreational access program
HB366 -- (LR# 0937L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB367
Exempts from the state sales and use tax natural gas and field drain tile used by new generation cooperatives for certain purposes
HB367 -- (LR# 0782L.01I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

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

HB369
Modifies the eligibility requirements for the agricultural product utilization contributor tax credit
HB369 -- (LR# 0936L.01I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Hearing scheduled, Bill not heard (H)
HB371
Requires that administrative law judges or legal advisors hired on or after January 1, 2006, will only be eligible to participate in the Missouri State Employees' Retirement System (MOSERS)
HB371 -- (LR# 0531L.01I)
RETIREMENT
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

HB376
Changes the laws regarding concentrated animal feeding operations
HB376 -- (LR# 1134L.01I)
Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
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

HB392
Authorizes a tax credit for contributions to pregnancy resource centers
HB392 -- (LR# 0102L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

HB400
Establishes the Dental Carve-Out Act of 2005 to implement a process for providing dental benefits to public assistance recipients
HCS HB 400 -- (LR# 0214L.02P)
SENATE PENSIONS, VETERANS' AFFAIRS, AND GENERAL LAW
Public Hearing held (S)
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)
HB433
Changes the laws regarding telecommunications company regulation
HB433 -- (LR# 1206L.01I)
UTILITIES
Public Hearing held (H)
HB434
Authorizes the Missouri Public Service Commission to approve alternate rate plans submitted by utilities to reflect changes in costs
HB434 -- (LR# 1266L.01I)
UTILITIES
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

HB435
Allows for the "Respect Life" special license plate, creates the Alternatives to Abortion Support Fund, and establishes the Respect Life Commission
HB435 -- (LR# 0896L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (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)
HB454
Removes the requirement that the Missouri Qualified Biodiesel Incentive Fund be funded with moneys other than from general revenue
HB454 -- (LR# 1000L.02I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB455
Removes the requirement that watershed districts trustees must live in the district
Approved HB455 -- (LR# 1330L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State
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)
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)
HB477
Exempts work done on a school from the prevailing wage rate requirement if approved by the school board
HB477 -- (LR# 0391L.01I)
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB491
Establishes the Missouri State Park Board which is responsible for the Historical Marker Program
HCS HB 491 -- (LR# 1389L.02C)
Laid over (H)
PART 1, PART 2 AND PART 3 OF HCS
PENDING

HB492
Repeals the laws creating the Upper White River Basin Watershed Improvement District and removes the requirement that persons be registered to install on-site sewage disposal systems
HB492 -- (LR# 1469L.01I)
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Executive Session held (H)
HB556
Adopts the Nurse Licensure Compact
HB556 -- (LR# 0939L.02I)
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Public Hearing held (H)
HB560
Limits the number of excursion gambling boat licenses which can be issued by the Missouri Gaming Commission to a total of 13 or the number of licenses issued as of January 1, 2012, whichever is less
HCS HB 560 -- (LR# 0644L.05P)
Second read and referred: Ways and Means (S)
HB576
Changes the laws regarding the procedures of the Small Business Regulatory Fairness Board and the procedure for obtaining judicial review of administrative decisions
Approved HCS HB 576 -- (LR# 1303L.02T)
Delivered to Secretary of State
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

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

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

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)
HB648
Establishes the Missouri Wine and Grape Board and creates the Missouri Wine and Grape Fund
HB648 -- (LR# 1678L.02I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

HB655
Changes the laws regarding the funding for four-year, public institutions of higher education and certain agreements for doctoral and professional programs
HB655 -- (LR# 1814L.01I)
Referred: Higher Education
HB658
Modifies the eligibility requirements for the agricultural product utilization contributor tax credit
HB658 -- (LR# 1835L.01I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO PASS

HB661
Requires hospitals participating in the Medicaid Program to provide services to individuals in state correctional facilities at the Medicaid reimbursement rate
HB661 -- (LR# 0772L.02I)
CORRECTIONS AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Public Hearing held (H)
HB666
Prohibits persons from trespassing or obtaining certain images of a animal facility and adds a penalty for the release of a pathogen or disease in or near an animal facility
HB666 -- (LR# 1369L.01I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

HB680
Adds llamas, alpaca, and buffalo to the definition of livestock for purposes of meat inspection
HB680 -- (LR# 1928L.01I)
Referred: Agriculture Policy
HB694
Changes the laws regarding the requirements for continued receipt of child support during post-secondary education
HB694 -- (LR# 1668L.01I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
HB695
Adopts the Interstate Compact for Juveniles
HB695 -- (LR# 1596L.01I)
Referred: Children and Families (H)
HB759
Requires health insurers and the Missouri Medicaid Program to provide coverage for services under the First Steps Program
HB759 -- (LR# 1795L.02I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws
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

HB854
Changes the laws regarding job development programs administered by the Department of Economic Development and establishes the Missouri Quality Jobs Program
HCS HB 854 -- (LR# 2104L.05C)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT FOR DEBATE

HB858
Changes the laws regarding eminent domain proceedings
HB858 -- (LR# 2118L.02I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB864
Requires all motor fuel sold in Missouri for use in gasoline-powered vehicles to contain 90% gasoline and 10% fuel ethanol
HB864 -- (LR# 1638L.01I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB876
Requires labor unions not covered by the federal Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act to publicly disclose information concerning their finances
HB876 -- (LR# 1365L.01I)
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB877
Establishes certain employee rights
HB877 -- (LR# 2089L.01I)
Referred: Rules (H)
HB878
Requires expenditures for political activities by labor organizations to be made exclusively from a fund established for that purpose
HB878 -- (LR# 1364L.01I)
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY
Public Hearing held (H)
HB922
Makes eligibility for a driver's license for persons between the ages of 15 and 18 contingent on acceptable Missouri Assessment Program scores
HB922 -- (LR# 0282L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education
HB957
Allows prosecuting and circuit attorneys and their assistants to carry concealed weapons without a concealed carry endorsement
HB957 -- (LR# 2165L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS
Executive Session held (H)
HCS VOTED DO PASS

HJR7
Proposes a constitutional amendment to increase legislative term limits from eight to 12 years and the term of office for representatives from two to four years
HJR7 -- (LR# 0448L.01I)
ELECTIONS
Executive Session held (H)
VOTED DO NOT PASS

HJR11
Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Senate confirmation of Missouri Supreme Court and Court of Appeals nominees
HJR11 -- (LR# 0493L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HJR12
Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing limits on total state general revenue appropriations
HCS HJR 12 -- (LR# 0932L.02C)
Reported do pass (H)
NO TIME LIMIT FOR DEBATE

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 12:40 pm