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

SPONSOR
HB816
Authorizes an income tax dependency exemption for stillborn children
HB816 -- (LR# 1901L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB1083
Requires a municipality wishing to implement a tax increment financing project within the boundaries of another taxing district to obtain the approval of the governing body of each sales taxing entity
HB1083 -- (LR# 2360L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Job Creation & Eco Dev (H)
COSPONSOR
HB262
Makes English the language for all official proceedings in Missouri
HB262 -- (LR# 0495L.01I)
Dropped from Calendar - Rule 44 (H)
HB263
Makes English, upon voter approval, the language for all official proceedings in Missouri
HB263 -- (LR# 0400L.01I)
Dropped from Calendar - Rule 44 (H)
HB306
Exempts property owned and used by veterans' organizations from taxation
HB306 -- (LR# 0936L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H)
HB314
Revises the definition of "practice of pharmacy" and establishes the Well-being Committee to aid pharmacists who suffer from illness, substance abuse, mental illness, or physical impairment
HB314 -- (LR# 1006L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB320
Allows any family member older than 21 years of age to occupy the seat beside a driver with a temporary instruction permit
HB320 -- (LR# 1033L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB338
Authorizes minimum amounts of compensation for certain corrections employees and requires the Department of Corrections to conduct a salary equity study of all its employees
HCS HB 338 -- (LR# 0779S.05C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
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)
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)
HB487
Establishes the Missouri County Planning Act
HCS HB 487 -- (LR# 1326L.03C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB532
Requires students entering public higher education institutions to take American history and American literature courses in order to graduate
HB532 -- (LR# 1154L.01I)
HIGHER EDUCATION
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB576
Designates the bobwhite quail as the official state game bird
Approved HB576 -- (LR# 1622L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB608
Exempts real and personal property owned by veterans' organizations from property taxes
HCS HB 608 -- (LR# 1597L.02P)
SENATE WAYS AND MEANS
Public Hearing Held (S)
HB612
Expands the Vietnam Veteran's Survivors Grant Program to include Vietnam veterans who are 100% disabled as a result of injuries sustained while serving in the military during the Vietnam War
HB612 -- (LR# 1556L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H)
HB615
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)
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)
HB618
Changes the laws regarding Missouri's Good Samaritan Law by granting civil immunity to a person providing services at a free health clinic if they are within the provider's medical field
HB618 -- (LR# 1765L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB623
Eliminates all sunset provisions relating to early intervention services, known as the First Steps Program
HB623 -- (LR# 1495L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB636
Authorizes an income tax credit for military retirement benefits
HCS HB 636, 308 & 173 -- (LR# 1482L.03P)
SENATE WAYS AND MEANS
Executive Session Held (S)
VOTED DO PASS

HB719
Adds vehicles driven by conservation agents as an emergency vehicle for which drivers must yield the right-of-way
HB719 -- (LR# 1905L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB720
Specifies that any person hunting during a firearms deer season as designated by the Conservation Commission must wear certain orange safety gear
HB720 -- (LR# 1904L.01I)
Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources (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)
HB758
Authorizes an income tax credit for employers who hire qualified high school students for summer jobs
HB758 -- (LR# 1853L.01P)
Second Read/Referred: Ways and Means (S)
HB768
Authorizes a sales tax exemption on materials purchased for highway projects; a motor fuel tax exemption for transporting students; and a motor fuel tax exemption for public mass transportation services
HCS HB 768 -- (LR# 1489L.02C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB771
Establishes the Superintendent Targeted Achievement Record (STAR) Program and requires the total compensation package of school administrators to be reported and made available to the public
HCS HB 771 -- (LR# 1936L.02C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB774
Protects individuals and media entities from being required to disclose news sources or certain information
HCS HB 774 -- (LR# 1699L.02P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB805
Changes the laws regarding small business tax credits and tax exemptions and establishes the Small Business and Entrepreneurial Growth Act and a Regional Economic Development Initiative
HCS HB 365, 804 & 805 -- (LR# 1225L.04P)
FISCAL REVIEW
Executive Session - No Action Taken
HB807
Allows public school students to choose to attend a public school district other than the school district of his or her residence
HCS HB 807 & 690 -- (LR# 1866L.05C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB808
Establishes the Betty L. Thompson Scholarship Program
HB808 -- (LR# 0856L.01I)
Perfection Defeated (H)
HA 1 TO HSA 1 FOR HA 4, HSA 1 FOR HA 4, AS AMENDED
AYES: 62
NOES: 96 PRESENT: 1

HB814
Changes the laws regarding underage drinking
HB814 -- (LR# 1982L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB817
Establishes the Uninsured Patients Protection Act which prohibits hospitals from charging a patient who is not eligible for assistance and is uninsured more than the federal Medicare reimbursement rate
HB817 -- (LR# 1886L.02I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB818
Establishes the Missouri Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and changes the laws regarding the Missouri Health Insurance Pool and health care insurance
Approved SS#2 SCS HCS HB 818 -- (LR# 1261S.22T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE AUG 28, 2007, EXCEPT
FOR SECTIONS 143.782, 143.790, 313.321-376.960,
376.964-376.989, 376.1500-376.1532, AND 379.930 -
379.952 WHICH HAVE A JAN 1, 2008 EFFECTIVE DATE

HB828
Requires residential and commercial septage removal companies to register with the Department of Natural Resources
HB828 -- (LR# 1825L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Energy and Environment (H)
HB839
Revises the laws regarding the minimum school days, school scheduling, and inclement weather
HB839 -- (LR# 1967L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB863
Prohibits initiative petition circulators from receiving payment for collecting signatures
HB863 -- (LR# 1954L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB866
Establishes the Emergency Responders Safety Act which provides for the licensing and regulation of tow truck businesses and operators
HB866 -- (LR# 1848L.02I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB869
Establishes the Easy Connection Act which allows electric customers to sell electricity from renewable energy sources to electric companies
HCS HB 869 -- (LR# 1981L.03C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB933
Allows an application for a driver's license for a person deployed with the United States armed forces to be signed by a person who holds general power of attorney for the applicant
HB933 -- (LR# 2027L.01P)
Returned to Committee of Origin (S)
HB990
Prohibits abortions in this state, other than to save the life of the mother
HB990 -- (LR# 2215L.02I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)
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)
HB1188
Allows certain charter county residents to petition for vacating certain roads
HB1188 -- (LR# 2691L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB1216
Allows for a special license plate for members of the International Conference of Police Chaplains who have completed the basic certification requirements
HB1216 -- (LR# 2651L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB1217
Allows qualified retired peace officers to carry concealed firearms if they meet the criteria and possess the appropriate identification
HB1217 -- (LR# 2701L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)
HB1254
Establishes the Prenatally Diagnosed Condition Awareness Act and authorizes certain activities by the Department of Health and Senior Services relating to Down syndrome and other diagnosed conditions
HB1254 -- (LR# 2643L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Senior Citizen Advocacy (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)
HJR7
Proposes a constitutional amendment establishing English as the language for all official proceedings in Missouri
SCS HJR 7 -- (LR# 0401S.02T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE 30 DAYS AFTER VOTER
APPROVAL

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)
HJR12
Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring all impeachments to be tried by the Senate
HJR12 -- (LR# 0756L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Not Pass (H)
HJR18
Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring two-thirds majority vote for future constitutional amendments and modifies the process for accepting and enacting constitutional amendments
HJR18 -- (LR# 1573L.01I)
ELECTIONS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HJR19
Proposes a constitutional amendment guaranteeing a citizen's First Amendment right to pray on public property and reaffirming a citizen's right to choose any or no religion
HJR19 -- (LR# 1934L.02P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
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)
HJR22
Proposes a constitutional amendment modifying the procedures for the legislative approval of any schedule of compensation proposed by the Citizens' Commission on the Compensation of Elected Officials
HJR22 -- (LR# 2064L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)

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