Missouri House of Representatives
2007
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. David Pearce
SPONSOR
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)
HB120
Changes the laws regarding sexually oriented billboards
HB120 -- (LR# 0770L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB135
Changes the laws regarding military facilities and personnel
SCS HCS HB 135 -- (LR# 0633S.04C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB414
Allows driver's license applicants to show a DD Form 214, noting honorable discharge, as proof of lawful presence
HB414 -- (LR# 1263L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (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)
HB578
Prohibits any person from owning or operating a sexual offender treatment facility for more than one person who is required to register unless operated by or contracted with a government body
HB578 -- (LR# 1773L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB669
Prohibits the state or any political subdivision from restricting the lawful possession, transfer, sale, transportation, storage, display, or use of firearms during a declared state of emergency
HCS HB 669 -- (LR# 1615L.02C)
Dropped from Calendar - Rule 44 (H)
HB718
Requires public school students enrolled in kindergarten or first grade to receive a comprehensive vision examination
HB718 -- (LR# 1757L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB740
Authorizes the Governor to convey an easement over state property in Johnson County to the City of Warrensburg and Northwest Missouri State University to convey state property in Nodaway County
Approved SS SCS HB 740 -- (LR# 1451S.03T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB741
Changes the laws regarding the Linked Deposit Program, tax increment financing, biodiesel incentives, regional economic development districts, and the Missouri Rice Certification Act
Approved SS HCS HB 741 -- (LR# 1592L.02T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
THIS BILL BECOMES EFFECTIVE AUGUST 28, 2007,
EXCEPT FOR SECTION 265.525 WHICH HAS AN EFFECTIVE
DATE OF 180 DAYS FROM AUGUST 28, 2007

HB1277
Removes the proxy voting exception in the Opening Meetings Law and the expiration date for the closed records requirements for certain emergency guidelines, security systems, and structural plans
HB1277 -- (LR# 2461L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HCR57
Encourages students and faculty to promote international education at Missouri colleges and universities
HCR57 -- (LR# 2804L.01I)
Referred: Higher Education (H)
HJR36
Proposes a constitutional amendment guaranteeing a person's right to use firearms or ammunition during a declared state of emergency
HJR36 -- (LR# 2783L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)
COSPONSOR
HB70
Exempts high school students transferring into the state from the requirement to pass certain government and constitution courses if they document that they completed the requirement in another state
HB70 -- (LR# 0073L.01P)
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)
HB327
Changes the laws regarding economic development
Vetoed SS SCS HCS HB 327 -- (LR# 1217S.07T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB328
Changes the laws regarding enhanced enterprise zones
HB328 -- (LR# 1216L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB345
Prohibits the Governor from using his or her emergency powers to confiscate firearms or revoke a permit to carry any firearm
HB345 -- (LR# 0780L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (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)
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)
HB442
Creates the Missouri Legacy Fund
HCS HB 442 -- (LR# 1484L.02C)
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)
HB461
Changes the laws regarding the State Water Patrol
Approved HCS HB 461 -- (LR# 1134L.03T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB469
Changes the laws regarding school safety and liability
SCS HCS HB 469 -- (LR# 0861S.05C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB555
Revises the complaint procedure and document retention requirements when an inmate files a complaint against a licensed professional counselor or a licensed clinical social worker
Approved HCS HB 555 -- (LR# 0967L.02T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB622
Exempts driver's license applicants from proving lawful presence when the applicant has previously held a noncommercial driver's license, noncommercial instruction permit, or nondriver's license
HB622 -- (LR# 1313L.02I)
Referred: Transportation (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

HB654
Exempts the property of a veterans' organization from real and personal property taxes, increases the amount of matching grants for veterans' programs, and establishes the Stolen Valor Act of 2007
Approved HCS HB 654 & 938 -- (LR# 1769L.03T)
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)
HB687
Authorizes college and university police officers to enforce traffic regulations on college or university property
HB687 -- (LR# 1548L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB688
Establishes the Regional Economic Development District Law
HB688 -- (LR# 1621L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Public Hearing Completed (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)
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
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

HB855
Allows for the conversion of manufactured homes from personal property to real property and the reconversion of manufactured homes from real property to personal property
HB855 -- (LR# 0145L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB863
Prohibits initiative petition circulators from receiving payment for collecting signatures
HB863 -- (LR# 1954L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB878
Creates the Missouri Healthcare Access Fund to provide a funding source for designated areas with healthcare shortages
HB878 -- (LR# 1851L.02I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB890
Changes the laws regarding the issuance of bonds by community colleges for job training programs and the expiration date of the Missouri Community College New Jobs Training Program
HB890 -- (LR# 1776L.01I)
Referred: Higher Education (H)
HB910
Designates the smooth chanterelle as the official state mushroom
HB910 -- (LR# 2320L.01P)
Laid Over - Third Reading (H)
HB932
Authorizes the Motherhood/Fatherhood Stay-at-home tax credit for a parent who stays at home to provide care for a child up to 24 months of age
HB932 -- (LR# 2011L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB941
Allows the curators of the University of Missouri to close certain financial records as they relate to donors or potential donors
HB941 -- (LR# 2340L.01P)
Second Read/Referred: Education (S)
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)
HB993
Establishes the Consumer Protection Against Computer Spyware Act
HB993 -- (LR# 2424L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (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)
HB1014
Gives a preference in all state purchasing contracts to certain disabled veterans doing business as Missouri companies when the quality of work is equal or better and the price is the same or less
SCS HB 1014 -- (LR# 2376S.05C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
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)
HB1067
Specifies that owners and medical managers of automated external defibrillators will not be held liable for civil damages related to their use
HB1067 -- (LR# 2326L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1090
Establishes the Business Premises Safety Act
HB1090 -- (LR# 2639L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Voted Do Pass (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)
HB1198
Increases the appropriation amount for small school grants
HB1198 -- (LR# 2626L.02I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (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

HJR10
Proposes a constitutional amendment raising the allowable level of bonded indebtedness for school districts
HJR10 -- (LR# 1167L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
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Last Updated October 23, 2007 at 9:12 am