Missouri House of Representatives
2007
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Cynthia Davis
SPONSOR
HB63
Revises the requirements for course materials and instruction in public schools relating to contraception and sexually transmitted diseases
HB63 -- (LR# 0448L.02I)
Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB64
Prohibits any classroom instruction in public schools on days of a general, municipal, or special election
HB64 -- (LR# 0446L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB65
Authorizes a real property tax credit for certain educational expenses
HB65 -- (LR# 0450L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB66
Revises the definition of "free health clinic" as it relates to the State Legal Expense Fund
HB66 -- (LR# 0512L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB78
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)
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)
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)
HB745
Transfers the Blindness Education, Screening and Treatment Program Fund from the Department of Health and Senior Services to the Department of Social Services
HB745 -- (LR# 1998L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (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)
HB865
Makes technical changes to the list of federal agencies involved in foreign adoptions
HB865 -- (LR# 2236L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB893
Creates an affirmative defense for motorcycle riders who enter or cross an intersection controlled by a traffic control signal against a red light under certain circumstances
HB893 -- (LR# 2270L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB939
Allows motorcycle headlamps to be wired to modulate either the upper beam or lower beam from its maximum intensity to lesser intensity and establishes modulation standards
HB939 -- (LR# 2272L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB962
Prohibits individuals currently on probation because of a suspended imposition of sentence or individuals civilly committed to inpatient mental health services from receiving a concealed carry permit
HB962 -- (LR# 2082L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)
HB989
Changes the laws regarding certain unsecured loans, commonly known as payday loans
HB989 -- (LR# 2277L.05I)
Referred: Special Committee on Financial Institutions (H)
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)
HB1207
Prohibits the use of tobacco products in the State Capitol
HB1207 -- (LR# 2760L.01I)
Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions (H)
HB1208
Requires each school district to offer a driver's education course and authorizes a $15 surcharge on each moving violation to be used for grants to schools for driver education courses
HB1208 -- (LR# 2723L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB1209
Allows any city, county, town, village, municipality, or other political subdivision to operate automated traffic control signals, but imposes restrictions on the fines that may be imposed
HB1209 -- (LR# 0447L.02I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB1241
Requires any person adjudicated as a juvenile for certain sexual offenses to register as a sexual offender
HB1241 -- (LR# 2724L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HJR8
Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting an increase in real property taxes above the previous year's federal Consumer Price Index increase
HJR8 -- (LR# 0449L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TAX REFORM
Public Hearing Completed (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)
COSPONSOR
HB97
Prohibits automated telephone solicitations relating to political campaigns to individuals on the No-Call List
HB97 -- (LR# 0696L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON UTILITIES
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB189
Creates a presumption in certain circumstances that a person using deadly force has a reasonable fear of death or harm and allows that person immunity in certain circumstances for use of defensive force
HCS HB 189 & 60 -- (LR# 0562L.02P)
SENATE JUDICIARY AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE
Executive Session Held (S)
SCS VOTED DO PASS

HB245
Requires commercial driver's license tests to be given in the English language
HCS HB 245 -- (LR# 0474L.02P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
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)
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)
HB412
Specifies that pharmacies will be immune from liability for refusal to perform, assist, recommend, refer to, or participate in any act or service in connection with any drug or device that causes an abortion
HB412 -- (LR# 0758L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB421
Prohibits any person who commits the crime of nonsupport of a spouse or child from being admitted on an excursion gambling boat or casino until the arrearage is satisfied
HB421 -- (LR# 1230L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB427
Changes the laws regarding the Missouri Women's Council
HB427 -- (LR# 0721L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB432
Prohibits health insurers from discriminating against any willing provider in the geographic region of the health benefit plan
HB432 -- (LR# 0552L.01I)
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)
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)
HB598
Specifies that any person owning an interest in a business will not be considered an employer for the purpose of calculating an employer's contribution to the Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund
HB598 -- (LR# 1466L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY
Public Hearing Completed (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)
HB621
Allows full deductibility from state income tax of all federal income tax liability
HB621 -- (LR# 0426L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TAX REFORM
Public Hearing Completed (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

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)
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)
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)
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

HB888
Establishes the Faith-Based Organization Liaison Act
HB888 -- (LR# 2029L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB960
Changes the laws regarding the investigation of Internet sexual crimes against children
HB960 -- (LR# 2385L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB961
Changes the laws regarding child pornography
HB961 -- (LR# 2386L.01I)
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)
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)
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)
HB1239
Allows school districts to offer open enrollment by contract if approved by voters
HB1239 -- (LR# 2144L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB1271
Establishes requirements regarding stem cell research
HB1271 -- (LR# 2711L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (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)
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)
HJR24
Proposes a constitutional amendment replacing property tax with an alternative tax structure
HJR24 -- (LR# 2247L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Tax Reform (H)
HJR32
Proposes a constitutional amendment specifiying that certain sections of the Missouri Constitution cannot be more restrictive than the First Amendment of the United States Constitution
HJR32 -- (LR# 2174L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
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