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

SPONSOR
HB339
Changes the laws regarding wholesale distributors of prescription drugs
HB339 -- (LR# 1160L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Healthcare Facilities (H)
HB439
Establishes certain employee rights
HB439 -- (LR# 0828L.01I)
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)
HB441
Requires expenditures for political activities by labor organizations to be made exclusively from a fund established for that purpose
HB441 -- (LR# 0825L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (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)
HB517
Re-enacts the federal overtime standards in effect prior to the passage of Proposition B (2006) regarding the minimum wage increase
HB517 -- (LR# 1602L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HB566
Specifies that the state will have priority to any moneys owed to it before any union dues are paid to a labor organization
HB566 -- (LR# 1493L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HB629
Changes the laws regarding workers' compensation
HCS HB 629 -- (LR# 1742L.04C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB685
Terminates benefits under the Second Injury Fund for all claims occurring on or after January 1, 2008
HB685 -- (LR# 0829L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY
Public Hearing Continued (H)
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)
HB1064
Requires requests by school district employees for deductions from their wages to certain organizations to be renewed at least once a year and that the deductions must be for charitable contributions
HB1064 -- (LR# 2357L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Student Achievement (H)
HB1147
Requires that an annual actuarial study be prepared on the Second Injury Fund
HB1147 -- (LR# 2669L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HB1148
Allows the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to make deductions from a school's state school aid apportionment for certain prisoners and transfer the funds to the Department of Corrections
HB1148 -- (LR# 1987L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Student Achievement (H)
HB1149
Prohibits members of the General Assembly from being employed by any organization engaged in lobbying and from voting in certain cases of conflict of interest
HB1149 -- (LR# 2172L.02I)
Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HJR34
Proposes a constitutional amendment repealing the judicial retention election of state judges by voters and gives the authority to the General Assembly
HJR34 -- (LR# 2667L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS
Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)
HJR35
Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring initiative petitions to be signed by 15% of the voters in all congressional districts and that the ballot measure be on the ballot at the next general election
HJR35 -- (LR# 2191L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
COSPONSOR
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)
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

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)
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)
SS

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
HB369
Establishes the Fairness in Public Construction Act to fulfill the state's objectives by promoting economical, nondiscrimatory, and efficient expenditures for publicly funded construction projects
HCS HB 369 -- (LR# 1000L.04C)
Dropped from Calendar - Rule 44 (H)
HB396
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)
HB413
Changes the laws regarding the Elevator Safety Board
HB413 -- (LR# 0757L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Public Hearing Completed (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)
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)
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)
HB477
Authorizes a state and local sales and use tax exemption for fencing materials used for agricultural purposes
HB477 -- (LR# 1092L.01I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB487
Establishes the Missouri County Planning Act
HCS HB 487 -- (LR# 1326L.03C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB497
Establishes guidelines for the licensure and supervision of physician assistants
Approved HCS HB 497 -- (LR# 1364L.02T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB576
Designates the bobwhite quail as the official state game bird
Approved HB576 -- (LR# 1622L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
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)
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

HB643
Changes the laws regarding the firearms safety training requirement for obtaining a permit to carry a concealed weapon
HB643 -- (LR# 1155L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS
Voted Do Pass (H)
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)
HB663
Allows municipalities to use automated traffic control systems to enforce traffic laws under certain conditions
HB663 -- (LR# 1408L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB711
Authorizes a state and local sales and use tax exemption for fencing materials and motor fuel used exclusively for agricultural purposes
HB711 -- (LR# 0990L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Agri-Business (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)
HB736
Allows a festival district promotional association to obtain a license to sell intoxicating liquor and nonintoxicating beer for consumption at the businesses and common areas within the festival district
HB736 -- (LR# 1644L.01I)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
HB889
Prohibits illegal aliens from receiving public assistance
HCS HB 889 -- (LR# 2147L.03C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB892
Creates the Medal of Freedom to be awarded to any veteran who honorably served in the armed forces at any time since 1990 under certain residency requirements
HCS HB 892 -- (LR# 1937L.02P)
SENATE PENSIONS, VETERANS' AFFAIRS, AND GENERAL LAW
Executive Session Held (S)
VOTED DO PASS

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)
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)
HB1074
Changes the laws regarding initiative petition procedures
HB1074 -- (LR# 2433L.01I)
ELECTIONS
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB1085
Exempts wildlife preserves from any criminal liability or a public or private nuisance or trespass action arising out of the sound emission resulting from the normal use of the preserve
HB1085 -- (LR# 2538L.01I)
Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources (H)
HB1089
Changes the taxation laws regarding nexus determination, sales tax, income tax, and tax credits
HCS HB 1089 -- (LR# 2596L.04C)
Rules - Reported 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)
HB1152
Establishes the procedures for distributing funds to each agency of the Area Agencies on Aging
HB1152 -- (LR# 2640L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Senior Citizen Advocacy (H)
HB1168
Amends Missouri Supreme Court Rule 8.07 to allow members of the General Assembly with at least eight years service to take the Missouri bar examination
HB1168 -- (LR# 2680L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)
HB1222
Prohibits public school teachers from lobbying the General Assembly during their class periods unless they pay the substitute teacher's salary
HB1222 -- (LR# 2076L.02I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB1232
Allows the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, at the discretion of the State Board of Education, to have authority over public school extracurricular competitive activities
HB1232 -- (LR# 1559L.01I)
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Public Hearing Completed (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)
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

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)

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