Missouri House of Representatives
2007
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Tom Dempsey
SPONSOR
HB184
Establishes the Children's Services Protection Act requiring that community children's services funds be reimbursed for the sales tax revenue diverted to certain tax increment financing projects
Approved HCS HB 184 -- (LR# 0384L.03T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB390
Revises the laws regarding state officer and state employee retirement
HB390 -- (LR# 1338L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB391
Changes the laws regarding the division of retirement benefits of state employees who are involved in a divorce or separation proceeding
HB391 -- (LR# 1339L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RETIREMENT
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB392
Changes the laws regarding the purchase of state retirement service credit
HB392 -- (LR# 1340L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RETIREMENT
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB393
Changes the laws regarding state employee retirement plan election options
HB393 -- (LR# 1341L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RETIREMENT
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB394
Allows for the creation of a trust fund for state retiree health care within the Missouri State Employees' Retirement System
HB394 -- (LR# 1342L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB395
Allows retirees to receive additional annuities if the retiree is reemployed to any state office and accrues creditable or credited service continuously for at least one year
HB395 -- (LR# 1382L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB551
Establishes the Line of Duty Compensation Act which authorizes a claim to be filed with the Division of Workers' Compensation on behalf of public safety workers who have been killed in the line of duty
SCS HCS HB 551 -- (LR# 1504S.05C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
SA 3 ADOPTED/SCS, SS/SCS PENDING

HB552
Allows state retirees to receive additional annuities if the retiree is re-employed to any state office and accrues creditable or credited service continuously for at least one year
HB552 -- (LR# 1668L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RETIREMENT
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB553
Changes the laws regarding the Missouri State Employees' Retirement System and the Missouri Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol Employees' Retirement System
HB553 -- (LR# 1667L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RETIREMENT
Voted Do Pass - Consent (H)
HB579
Allows for the deployment of health care professionals licensed, registered, or certified in Missouri or any other state in an emergency and grants them immunity from civil damages
Approved SS HB 579 -- (LR# 1395L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB625
Extends the election date for a certain retirement option under the Public School Retirement System of Missouri
HB625 -- (LR# 1396L.01I)
Dropped from Calendar - Rule 44 (H)
HB637
Allows a customer receiving electrical service regulated by the Missouri Public Service Commission to receive a credit for a power outage lasting 48 hours or more
HB637 -- (LR# 1826L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)
HB664
Prohibits cellular telephone use while operating a motor vehicle, with certain exceptions
HB664 -- (LR# 1302L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB673
Requires the Missouri Public Service Commission to approve a rate adjustment to a utility rate schedule with mechanisms to prevent a utility from exceeding its authorized profit
HCS HB 673 -- (LR# 1908L.02C)
Referred: Rules Pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) (H)
HB674
Changes the laws regarding emergency preparedness plans, fire alarms, and sprinkler systems in long-term care facilities
Approved SS SCS HCS HB 952 & 674 -- (LR# 2306S.11T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB765
Changes the laws regarding state employee retirement and medical benefits
HCS HB 765 -- (LR# 1983L.02C)
Laid Over (H)
HA 1/HCS PENDING

HB863
Prohibits initiative petition circulators from receiving payment for collecting signatures
HB863 -- (LR# 1954L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HCR1
Establishes date and time for State of the Judiciary
HCR1 -- (LR# 1132L.01I)
Escort Committee (H)
LT.GOVERNOR ESCORT COMMITTEE:REPRESENATIVES TILLEY
BRANDOM, SHOELLER, CUNNINGHAM (86), EMERY,
THOMSON, GRILL, ZWEIFEL, SCHOEMEHL AND WALTON

HCR2
Establishes date and time for State of the State address
HCR2 -- (LR# 1133L.01I)
Escort Committee (S)
SENATOR GROSS REPLACING SENATOR RUPP

HCR18
State of the State of Transportation
HCR18 -- (LR# 1969L.01I)
Adopted (S)
YEAS: 28
NAYS: 6

HCR22
Recognizes and applauds the John Thomas College of Naturopathic Medicine as a school authorized to educate individuals in naturopathic medicine
HCR22 -- (LR# 1790L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HCR35
Recognizes and applauds the John Thomas College of Naturopathic Medicine as a school authorized to educate individuals in naturopathic medicine
HCR35 -- (LR# 2501L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Professional Registration & Licens (H)
COSPONSOR
HB39
Establishes the eligibility requirements of an employed disabled person requesting medical assistance under the federal Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999
SCS HCS HB 39 -- (LR# 0458S.07C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB40
Changes the laws regarding the long-term care insurance tax deduction and establishes the Missouri Long-term Care Partnership Act
HCS HB 40, 116 & 367 -- (LR# 0478L.02P)
SENATE HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH
Public Hearing Held (S)
HB90
Requires all drivers and passengers in cars or trucks to wear a seat belt with certain exceptions
HCS HB 90 -- (LR# 0272L.02C)
Laid Over (H)
HA 1/HCS PENDING

HB112
Expands the No-call List to include cell phone numbers, prohibits sending unsolicited faxes and text messages, and prohibits using automatic dialing announcing devices in certain situations
HCS HB 112,26,37,78,79 & 154 -- (LR# 0255L.10C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB306
Exempts property owned and used by veterans' organizations from taxation
HB306 -- (LR# 0936L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H)
HB325
Changes the laws regarding fire department employee residency requirements
HB325 -- (LR# 1337L.01I)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Voted Do Not Pass (H)
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)
HB353
Changes the laws regarding fraud and abuse in the Missouri Medicaid Program
HB353 -- (LR# 1169L.01P)
SENATE HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH
Public Hearing Held (S)
HB406
Changes the laws regarding crime prevention and boating while intoxicated
HCS#2 HB 406 & 726 -- (LR# 0998L.06C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
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)
HB448
Authorizes a tax credit equal to 100% of the state sales tax paid on any automobile assembled and purchased in Missouri
HCS HB 448 -- (LR# 1176L.03P)
Second Read/Referred: Ways and Means (S)
HB487
Establishes the Missouri County Planning Act
HCS HB 487 -- (LR# 1326L.03C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB498
Establishes the Milton Friedman "Put Parents in Charge" Education Program and authorizes an individual and business tax credit for contributions to certified educational charitable organizations
HB498 -- (LR# 0408L.03I)
Referred: Special Committee on Urban Education Reform (H)
HB503
Establishes requirements for the licensure of midwives
HB503 -- (LR# 1207L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Professional Registration & Licens (H)
HB545
Changes the laws regarding the licensing of pharmacists
HCS HB 545 & 590 -- (LR# 1577L.03P)
SENATE FINANCIAL, GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND ELECTIONS
Public Hearing Held (S)
HB599
Changes the laws regarding health care liens
HB599 -- (LR# 1494L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
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)
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)
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

HB658
Changes the laws regarding boating on the waters of this state
HB658 -- (LR# 1551L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on State Parks and Waterways (H)
HB680
Designates Big Bluestem as the official state grass
Approved HB680 -- (LR# 1614L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB716
Changes the laws regarding sexual education instruction in public schools and establishes public awareness and services for alternatives to abortion programs
HCS HB 716 -- (LR# 1824L.02C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (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)
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)
HB788
Changes the laws regarding public health emergency preparedness
HCS HB 788 -- (LR# 1823L.02C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB800
Authorizes corporations or unincorporated associations to prosecute their claims and defenses without the assistance of an attorney
HB800 -- (LR# 1666L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB803
Authorizes an income tax credit for donations to the Missouri Court Appointed Special Advocates Association
HB803 -- (LR# 1852L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
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

HB813
Allows the president or chancellor of a state higher education institution to revoke the tenure and discharge a faculty member who receives two negative peer reviews
HB813 -- (LR# 1965L.01I)
Referred: Higher Education (H)
HB816
Authorizes an income tax dependency exemption for stillborn children
HB816 -- (LR# 1901L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (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

HB821
Establishes the Unborn Child Pain Prevention Act relating to the capacity of an unborn child to experience pain during an abortion
HB821 -- (LR# 1739L.01I)
Laid Over (H)
HA 1 PENDING

HB845
Requires the Secretary of State to mail a voter registration form to a person who has applied for a resident hunting and fishing permit but is not a registered voter
HCS HB 845 -- (LR# 1774L.06P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB851
Authorizes State Highway Patrol training on federal immigration laws and requires officers to inquire into the legal status of persons placed under arrest
HCS HB 851 -- (LR# 1911L.03P)
SENATE PENSIONS, VETERANS' AFFAIRS, AND GENERAL LAW
Executive Session Held (S)
SCS VOTED DO PASS

HB868
Prohibits the state from participating in any national identification system using driver's license records as required in the federal REAL ID Act of 2005
HB868 -- (LR# 2028L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB906
Allows the mixing of biodiesel with regular diesel fuel as well as the mixing of gasoline with ethanel for purposes of retail sales
HB906 -- (LR# 2322L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB952
Changes the laws regarding emergency preparedness plans, fire alarms, and sprinkler systems in long-term care facilities
Approved SS SCS HCS HB 952 & 674 -- (LR# 2306S.11T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB991
Establishes the Distressed Areas Land Assemblage Tax Credit Act
HB991 -- (LR# 2472L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB995
Establishes the Regional Economic Development Initiative which allows tax credits for donations to regional economic development organizations
HCS HB 995 -- (LR# 2399L.02C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB996
Abolishes the Missouri Training and Employment Council and the commissioning of a new targeted industries study by the Department of Economic Development
HB996 -- (LR# 2297L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (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)
HB1069
Requires state agencies to engage in energy conservation and state buildings to meet the International Energy Conservation Code
HB1069 -- (LR# 2099L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Energy and Environment (H)
HB1127
Changes the laws regarding merchandising practices of intoxicating liquor to exclude nonintoxicating beer
HB1127 -- (LR# 2441L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)
HB1128
Designates the new bridge over the Missouri River on Interstate 29/35 in Kansas City as the "Christopher S. Bond Bridge"
HB1128 -- (LR# 2620L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB1188
Allows certain charter county residents to petition for vacating certain roads
HB1188 -- (LR# 2691L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB1239
Allows school districts to offer open enrollment by contract if approved by voters
HB1239 -- (LR# 2144L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (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)
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)
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Last Updated October 23, 2007 at 9:11 am