2007 Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Ervin

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

SPONSOR

HB364

Authorizes an income tax deduction for the cost of personally funded health insurance premiums

SS HCS HB 364 -- (LR# 0714S.04P)

Reported to the House with... (S)

HB365

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

HB366

Creates the crime of distribution of a controlled substance near a park

HB366 -- (LR# 1226L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON STATE PARKS AND WATERWAYS

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

HB665

Authorizes counties to preserve electronic images of original cancelled checks instead of the actual check

SS HB 665 -- (LR# 1441S.04F)

Conference Committee Substitute (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

HCR11

Supports the negotiations of a Taiwan-United States free trade agreement

HCR11 -- (LR# 1329L.01I)

Adopted (S)

YEAS: 32

NAYS: 0

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)
COSPONSOR

HB95

Changes the laws regarding Missouri Medicaid Program payments and establishes a health insurance premium assistance program

HCS HB 95 -- (LR# 0421L.05C)

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

HB133

Allows a full $6,000 pension deduction from state income tax for taxpayers when they reach the age of 65 regardless of income

HB133 -- (LR# 0278L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON TAX REFORM

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

HB136

Prohibits the use or possession of an alcohol beverage vaporizer

HB136 -- (LR# 0692L.01I)

CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Public Hearing Completed (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

HB217

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)

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)

HB269

Prohibits the admission of unlawfully present aliens to public institutions of higher education

HB269 -- (LR# 0693L.01P)

Placed on Informal Calendar (S)

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)

HB368

Changes the laws regarding the exemption from sales and use tax for electricity used in manufacturing

HB368 -- (LR# 0782L.01I)

WAYS AND MEANS

Voted Do Pass (H)

HB406

Changes the laws regarding crime prevention and boating while intoxicated

HCS#2 HB 406 & 726 -- (LR# 0998L.06C)

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

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)

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)

HB455

Exempts real property owned by individuals 65 years of age and older with certain levels of income from increases in assessed valuation

HB455 -- (LR# 0953L.01I)

Referred: Ways and Means (H)

HB461

Changes the laws regarding the State Water Patrol

Approved HCS HB 461 -- (LR# 1134L.03T)

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

HB466

Limits the Certificate of Need Program to long-term care facilities

HCS HB 466 -- (LR# 0553L.02C)

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

HB468

Exempts motor fuel used in school buses from motor fuel tax when driven to transport students for educational purposes

HB468 -- (LR# 0950L.01I)

Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)

HB469

Changes the laws regarding school safety and liability

SCS HCS HB 469 -- (LR# 0861S.05C)

Placed on Informal Calendar (S)

HB516

Changes the laws regarding the Missouri Homestead Preservation Act

HB516 -- (LR# 1014L.01I)

WAYS AND MEANS

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB581

Changes the laws regarding the Quality Jobs Program

HB581 -- (LR# 1463L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Job Creation & Eco Dev (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)

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)

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

HB683

Changes the laws regarding the requirements for corporate filings

HB683 -- (LR# 1344L.01I)

Referred: Judiciary (H)

HB714

Changes the procedure for filing and recording a written notice that a lawsuit has been filed contesting a piece of real property, known as lis pendens

HB714 -- (LR# 1481L.01I)

JUDICIARY

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB804

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

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

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)

HB836

Prohibits home rule cities from requiring property owners to convey to the city the right to file a petition for annexation if the city provides public utility services to the owner's property

HB836 -- (LR# 1813L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Voted Do Pass (H)

HB889

Prohibits illegal aliens from receiving public assistance

HCS HB 889 -- (LR# 2147L.03C)

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

HB974

Prohibits a person younger than 21 years of age who is not an underage entertainer from being allowed inside a drinking establishment

HB974 -- (LR# 1554L.02I)

Referred: Local Government (H)

HB977

Requires revenue from a tax increase within a tax increment financing district to be used for the taxing purpose only

HB977 -- (LR# 0297L.01I)

Referred: Local Government (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)

HB1134

Requires a person engaging in the business of transferring funds to foreign countries to receive proof of United States citizenship or lawful presence from the person or entity using the service

HB1134 -- (LR# 2646L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Homeland Security (H)

HB1142

Creates the crime of trafficking for the purpose of illegal immigration

HB1142 -- (LR# 1750L.02I)

Referred: Special Committee on Immigration (H)

HB1198

Increases the appropriation amount for small school grants

HB1198 -- (LR# 2626L.02I)

Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (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

HJR9

Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds majority for voter approval of initiative petitions relating to harvesting bird, fish, wildlife, or forestry resources

HCS HJR 9 -- (LR# 1069L.02C)

Rules - Reported Do 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)

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 9:12 am