2007 Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Bivins

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

SPONSOR

HB159

Changes the requirements for registering reservoirs, dams, and lagoons and obtaining operating and construction permits for these structures

SCS HCS HB 159 -- (LR# 0717S.04C)

Senate Conference Committee Appointed (S)

SENATORS ENGLER, LAGER, GRIESHEIMER, GREEN AND

CALLAHAN

HB160

Changes the laws regarding notice of property valuation increases

HB160 -- (LR# 0221L.01I)

WAYS AND MEANS

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB161

Authorizes the Board of Fund Commissioners, in addition to amounts authorized prior to August 28, 2008, to issue $20 million in bonds for grants and loans for storm water control in certain areas

HB161 -- (LR# 0402L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Urban Issues (H)

HB162

Requires board members of ambulance districts and fire protection districts to complete educational training regarding their duties

HB162 -- (LR# 0403L.01I)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB163

Changes the laws regarding strategic litigation against public participation

HB163 -- (LR# 0345L.01I)

Referred: Judiciary (H)

HB505

Authorizes tax credits for certain owners of alternative fuel vehicle refueling facilities, lowers the tax on E85 fuel, and prohibits the use of franchise agreements relating to alternative fuels

HB505 -- (LR# 1219L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)

HB506

Authorizes a homestead exemption for the elderly and disabled in St. Louis County

HB506 -- (LR# 0965L.01I)

Referred: Ways and Means (H)

HB781

Establishes the Missouri Environmental Covenants Law which allows for the removal of a site from the registry of hazardous waste sites under certain conditions

HB781 -- (LR# 1812L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Energy and Environment (H)

HB782

Changes the required time frame in which the Air Conservation Commission must establish air pollution emission fees

HB782 -- (LR# 1884L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Energy and Environment (H)

HB967

Requires any public governmental body to make and retain a verbatim audio recording of any closed meeting

HB967 -- (LR# 1431L.01I)

Referred: Judiciary (H)

HB968

Allows companies to conduct voluntary audits relating to compliance with environmental standards and regulations

HCS HB 968 -- (LR# 2275L.02C)

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

HB1077

Establishes the Energy Conservation Tax Credit Act which authorizes a tax credit for electric utilities to encourage energy conservation by funding the green building of residential homes

HB1077 -- (LR# 2410L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Energy and Environment (H)
COSPONSOR

HB76

Authorizes an income tax credit for donations to seriously injured veterans of the Global War on Terrorism or to the veteran's family

HB76 -- (LR# 0215L.01I)

WAYS AND MEANS

Public Hearing Completed (H)

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

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)

HB177

Creates the crime of displaying or possessing a fictitious or altered license plate, temporary license plate, tab, or renewal tab

HB177 -- (LR# 0610L.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

HB190

Authorizes an advanced practice nurse to prescribe a controlled substance listed in Schedule II, III, IV, or V under a collaborative practice agreement

HB190 -- (LR# 0575L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB191

Prohibits the use of automatic dialing announcing devices unless certain requirements are met

HB191 -- (LR# 0563L.01I)

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

HB239

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)

HB241

Prohibits sellers from charging excessive prices for necessities during emergencies

HB241 -- (LR# 0189L.01I)

Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)

HB243

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)

HB248

Authorizes a sales tax exemption on materials used in the construction of highways and other Department of Transportation projects

HB248 -- (LR# 0175L.01I)

WAYS AND MEANS

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB250

Increases the amount of the Higher Education Academic Scholarship Program, commonly known as Bright Flight, from $2,000 to $4,000 a year

HB250 -- (LR# 1045L.01I)

HIGHER EDUCATION

Voted Do Pass (H)

HB257

Changes the laws regarding juvenile officer retirement to allow prior creditable service in certain circumstances

HB257 -- (LR# 0735L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RETIREMENT

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

HB268

Authorizes the Governor to convey an easement over, on, and under state property in Callaway County to the City of Fulton

Approved HB268 -- (LR# 0845L.01T)

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

HB299

Prohibits the use of expiration dates and service fees on gift certificates

HB299 -- (LR# 0986L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Small Business (H)

HB301

Allows volunteer fire protection associations to enter into mutual-aid agreements with other public and private agencies

HB301 -- (LR# 0938L.01I)

CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB303

Changes the laws regarding fire department boundaries and the manufacturing, storage, and sale of fireworks

HB303 -- (LR# 0939L.01I)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Voted Do Pass (H)

HB304

Prohibits a court from granting unsupervised visitation to any parent who is required to register as a sexual offender

HB304 -- (LR# 0985L.01I)

Referred: Judiciary (H)

HB306

Exempts property owned and used by veterans' organizations from taxation

HB306 -- (LR# 0936L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H)

HB307

Authorizes a tax credit for certain elderly and disabled individuals for real property taxes paid

HB307 -- (LR# 1091L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SENIOR CITIZEN ADVOCACY

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB308

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

HB309

Prohibits certain sexual offenders from being present in or loitering within 500 feet of any public park or swimming pool and from serving as a coach, manager, or trainer for certain teams

HB309 -- (LR# 0350L.01I)

Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (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)

HB347

Authorizes a tax credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling facilities and lowers the tax on E-85 fuel

HCS HB 347 -- (LR# 0766L.04C)

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

HB350

Creates the classification of licensed prescribing psychologist under the State Committee of Psychologists and establishes licensing requirements

HB350 -- (LR# 0249L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING

Voted Do Pass with Amendments (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)

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

HB367

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)

HB402

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)

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)

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)

HB425

Allows school districts to provide transportation under certain circumstances for resident students who do not attend the district's public schools

HCS HB 425 -- (LR# 0787L.02C)

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

HB440

Requires labor unions not subject to the federal Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act to publicly disclose information concerning their finances

HB440 -- (LR# 0827L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY

Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (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)

HB446

Creates the Fund for the Reduction of Alcohol-Related Problems and Underage Drinking to be used for prevention, treatment, and recovery of alcohol-related problems and alcohol-related traffic safety

HB446 -- (LR# 1112L.01I)

Referred: Health Care Policy (H)

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)

HB454

Authorizes the Family Support Division to assist certain elderly individuals who qualify for the federal Food Stamp Program in obtaining supplemental food stamps

HB454 -- (LR# 0915L.01P)

Placed on Informal Calendar (S)

HB457

Increases the amount of credit allowed under the senior citizen/ disabled person property tax credit program known as circuit breaker and renames it the Senior Citizens' Homestead Tax Relief Act

SCS HCS HB 457 -- (LR# 1084S.03C)

Placed on Informal Calendar (S)

HB458

Changes the annual franchise tax rates and income threshold amounts for corporations and the tax credit for financial institutions taxes

HCS HB 458 -- (LR# 1083L.03P)

SENATE WAYS AND MEANS

Public Hearing Held (S)

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)

HB479

Establishes the Clean American Fuel Board and creates the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Revolving Fund

HB479 -- (LR# 0972L.01I)

Rules - Reported Do Pass - not Consent (H)

HB516

Changes the laws regarding the Missouri Homestead Preservation Act

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

WAYS AND MEANS

Public Hearing Completed (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)

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)

HB613

Requires that one voting member of the governing boards of certain state institutions of higher education be a full-time student

HB613 -- (LR# 1328L.02I)

HIGHER EDUCATION

Executive Session - No Action Taken

HB620

Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to create an additional procedure for teacher certification and mentoring standards for beginning teachers and principals

SCS HCS HB 620 -- (LR# 1235S.06C)

Placed on Informal Calendar (S)

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

HB661

Changes the laws regarding the public school retirement systems

HB661 -- (LR# 0768L.02I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RETIREMENT

Public Hearing Completed (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)

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)

HB676

Requires the Children's Division to develop rules to modify the income eligibility criteria for any person receiving state-funded child care assistance

HB676 -- (LR# 1550L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FAMILY SERVICES

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB712

Allows a dealer to enter into a motor fuel franchise contract to purchase or sell alternative motor fuel with persons or firms other than a distributor

HB712 -- (LR# 0933L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Energy and Environment (H)

HB717

Changes the distribution of money in the Gaming Commission Fund

HCS HB 717 -- (LR# 1741L.04C)

Referred: Rules Pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) (H)

HB735

Changes the laws regarding the requirements for designing, constructing, and managing state buildings and allows the Governor to sell state property belonging to Northwest Missouri State University

HCS#2 HB 735 -- (LR# 1301L.04C)

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)

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)

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

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

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

HB849

Changes the laws regarding the investigation of Internet sexual crimes against children

HB849 -- (LR# 1896L.01I)

Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)

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)

HB881

Authorizes a managed environmental livestock operation tax credit for the eligible costs of implementing odor abatement best management practices and systems

HB881 -- (LR# 2226L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Agri-Business (H)

HB885

Allows the court to order a person's vehicle impounded for up to one year as part of a penalty for driving while intoxicated

HB885 -- (LR# 2166L.01I)

CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB887

Requires any advertisement produced by a state agency and paid for by taxpayer money to include "This ad was paid for by taxpayer dollars."

HB887 -- (LR# 2109L.02I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

HB910

Designates the smooth chanterelle as the official state mushroom

HB910 -- (LR# 2320L.01P)

Laid Over - Third Reading (H)

HB915

Exempts veterans', service, and fraternal organizations from the two-tenths of one cent tax on each bingo card sold

HB915 -- (LR# 2311L.01P)

FISCAL REVIEW

Reported Do Pass (H)

HB916

Exempts veterans, service, and fraternal organizations from paying the 2% tax on the gross receipts for each bingo pull-tab card sold

HB916 -- (LR# 2312L.01P)

SENATE WAYS AND MEANS

Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (S)

HB929

Prohibits registered sexual offenders from being on the property of certain schools or attending certain school functions without the consent of the principal or head administrator for the school

HB929 -- (LR# 2093L.01I)

Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)

HB945

Creates the crime of murder of a criminal justice official and expands the crime of assault of law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, or probation officers in the first degree to add corrections officers

HCS HB 945 -- (LR# 2256L.02P)

SENATE JUDICIARY AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE

Public Hearing Held (S)

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)

HB966

Allows the Department of Natural Resources to issue a cease and desist order if a person is violating certain provisions of law which constitute a clear and present threat to life or health

HB966 -- (LR# 1974L.01I)

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB970

Authorizes an income tax credit for donations to public school foundations

HB970 -- (LR# 1995L.01I)

Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)

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)

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)

HB1142

Creates the crime of trafficking for the purpose of illegal immigration

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

Referred: Special Committee on Immigration (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)

HB1255

Changes from two to five years the cycle for determining the assessed valuation of real property for the purpose of taxation in St. Louis County

HB1255 -- (LR# 2672L.01I)

Referred: Ways and Means (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)

HJR6

Proposes a constitutional amendment exempting from taxation the personal property of active duty military personnel

HJR6 -- (LR# 0797L.01I)

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

HJR10

Proposes a constitutional amendment raising the allowable level of bonded indebtedness for school districts

HJR10 -- (LR# 1167L.01I)

Referred: Transportation (H)

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)

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)

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