2007 Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Ruestman

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

SPONSOR

HB60

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

HB61

Exempts work done on a school in a noncharter county from the prevailing hourly wage requirement if approved by the school board

HB61 -- (LR# 0341L.01I)

Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)

HB62

Designates the Department of Agriculture's building at 1616 Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City as the "George Washington Carver Building"

Approved HB62 -- (LR# 0342L.01T)

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

HB100

Authorizes an income tax credit for volunteer firefighters

HB100 -- (LR# 0340L.01I)

WAYS AND MEANS

HCS Voted Do Pass (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)
COSPONSOR

HB39

Establishes the eligibility requirements of an employed disabled person requesting medical assistance under the federal Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999

SCS HCS HB 39 -- (LR# 0458S.07C)

Placed on Informal Calendar (S)

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)

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)

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)

HB116

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)

HB123

Increases the limit in small claims court from $3,000 to $5,000

HB123 -- (LR# 0706L.01I)

Referred: Judiciary (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)

HB175

Requires the Department of Revenue to put a unique code or identifier on the driver's license, nondriver's license, or driver's permit of anyone who is required to register as a sex offender

HB175 -- (LR# 0609L.01I)

Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (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

HCS HB 189 & 60 -- (LR# 0562L.02P)

SENATE JUDICIARY AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE

Executive Session Held (S)

SCS VOTED DO PASS

HB196

Allows school boards to commission certified law enforcement officers to stop, detain, and arrest persons for local violations and certain crimes committed on school premises, at school activities, or on buses

HB196 -- (LR# 0760L.01I)

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB213

Establishes the Emily Brooker Intellectual Diversity Act, which defines intellectual diversity for reporting purposes at public higher education institutions

SCS HB 213 -- (LR# 0462S.09C)

Placed on Informal Calendar (S)

HB215

Expands the jurisdiction of juvenile courts to include individuals who are 17 and 18 years of age for the sole purpose of status offenses by redefining the terms "child," "adult," and "status offense"

SCS HB 215 -- (LR# 0222S.05C)

SEE COMMENTS

MOTION TO ADOPT SCS AS AMENDED FAILED

AYES: 77

NOES: 72 PRESENT: 3

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)

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)

HB240

Changes the laws regarding the Amber Alert System

HB240 -- (LR# 0937L.01I)

CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

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)

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)

HB269

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

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

Placed on Informal Calendar (S)

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)

HB302

Changes the laws regarding state aviation trust funds and air traffic control towers

HB302 -- (LR# 0983L.01I)

Withdrawn (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)

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)

HB310

Authorizes the Missouri Real Estate Commission to impose civil penalties for a violation of the real estate licensing regulations by a licensee or a person practicing without a license

HB310 -- (LR# 1052L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB341

Requires commercial vehicle enforcement officers to meet the mandatory standards for basic training and licensure of peace officers

HB341 -- (LR# 0901L.01I)

TRANSPORTATION

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB342

Exempts public works projects with a total cost of $750,000 or less from the prevailing hourly rate in any county of the third classification if approved by a majority vote of the governing body

HB342 -- (LR# 0767L.01I)

Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (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)

HB351

Designates the crayfish as the official state invertebrate

Approved HB351 -- (LR# 0248L.01T)

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

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)

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)

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)

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)

HB407

Establishes the Uninsured Motorist Stipulation of Benefits Act of 2007 which limits the recovery for non-economic losses by uninsured motorists

HB407 -- (LR# 0655L.01I)

INSURANCE POLICY

HCS Voted 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)

HB413

Changes the laws regarding the Elevator Safety Board

HB413 -- (LR# 0757L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING

Public Hearing Completed (H)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

HB456

Limits increases in assessed valuation on real property owned by individuals 65 years of age and older with certain levels of income to the percentage of increases in Social Security benefits

HB456 -- (LR# 0954L.01I)

WAYS AND MEANS

Public Hearing Completed (H)

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)

HB478

Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from participating in any intrusive animal identification programs under the National Animal Identification System without authorization from the General Assembly

HCS HB 478 -- (LR# 1136L.04C)

Rules - Reported Do Pass (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)

HB506

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

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

Referred: Ways and Means (H)

HB516

Changes the laws regarding the Missouri Homestead Preservation Act

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

WAYS AND MEANS

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB579

Allows for the deployment of health care professionals licensed, registered, or certified in Missouri or any other state in an emergency and grants them immunity from civil damages

Approved SS HB 579 -- (LR# 1395L.01T)

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

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)

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)

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)

HB677

Allows licensed ambulance services, emergency medical response agencies, and not-for-profit organizations which contract for ambulance services to establish peer review committees

HB677 -- (LR# 1428L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB678

Allows certain school districts in declared federal disaster areas after the January 2007 ice storms to not make up lost time and allows other schools to make up only a certain number of the missed days

Approved HCS HB 678 -- (LR# 1712L.04T)

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

HB708

Requires a driver's license applicant under 18 years of age to show documentation that he or she is enrolled in school, has at least a 90% attendance rate, and a minimum grade point average of at least 1.75

HB708 -- (LR# 1689L.01I)

TRANSPORTATION

Public Hearing Completed (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)

HB734

Changes the laws regarding the requirements an association must meet to acquire group health insurance for its members

HB734 -- (LR# 1948L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON HEALTH INSURANCE

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB749

Changes the definition of "qualified employment" as it applies to the professional and practical nursing student loan program

HB749 -- (LR# 2016L.01I)

Referred: Higher Education (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)

HB761

Exempts any active duty military personnel from the requirement to complete a hunter safety course before obtaining a hunting permit or license

HB761 -- (LR# 1696L.01I)

Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources (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)

HB774

Protects individuals and media entities from being required to disclose news sources or certain information

HCS HB 774 -- (LR# 1699L.02P)

Placed on Informal Calendar (S)

HB788

Changes the laws regarding public health emergency preparedness

HCS HB 788 -- (LR# 1823L.02C)

Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)

HB791

Requires health carriers to provide a report of the total dollar amount and the total number of claims paid under the plan for the previous three-year period upon the employer's request

Approved SCS HB 791 -- (LR# 1506S.03T)

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

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)

HB803

Authorizes an income tax credit for donations to the Missouri Court Appointed Special Advocates Association

HB803 -- (LR# 1852L.01I)

HEALTH CARE POLICY

Public Hearing Completed (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

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)

HB845

Requires the Secretary of State to mail a voter registration form to a person who has applied for a resident hunting and fishing permit but is not a registered voter

HCS HB 845 -- (LR# 1774L.06P)

Placed on Informal Calendar (S)

HB849

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

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

Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)

HB861

Allows students at two-year or four-year colleges or universities to seek tuition reimbursement for college remedial courses under certain circumstances

HB861 -- (LR# 1854L.01I)

Referred: Higher Education (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)

HB873

Changes the laws regarding chiropractor education and licensing requirements

HB873 -- (LR# 2159L.01I)

Referred: Spec Com on Professional Registration & Licens (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)

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)

HB955

Establishes the Work for Restitution Program in the Department of Corrections which requires persons convicted of nonviolent offenses where restitution is required for probation to complete the program

HB955 -- (LR# 2255L.01I)

Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions (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)

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)

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)

HB1024

Waives the prevailing wage requirement for counties declared a disaster area by the federal government

HB1024 -- (LR# 2163L.01I)

Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)

HB1034

Establishes the Fair Tax Act of 2007 with requires the Department of Revenue to develop methods for replacing the state income tax with a state sales tax

HB1034 -- (LR# 1722L.01I)

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)

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)

HB1142

Creates the crime of trafficking for the purpose of illegal immigration

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

Referred: Special Committee on Immigration (H)

HB1144

Changes the laws regarding the standard for discriminatory employment practices under the Missouri Human Rights Law

HB1144 -- (LR# 2635L.01I)

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY

Public Hearing Completed (H)

HB1151

Requires the issuance of a special license plate to persons who have been found guilty of or pled guilty to driving while intoxicated

HB1151 -- (LR# 2624L.02I)

Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (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)

HB1161

Adds participation in a strike to the list of reasons for which a tenured teacher may be dismissed

HB1161 -- (LR# 1670L.01I)

Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (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)

HB1169

Increases the penalty for the crime of resisting or interfering with arrest and resisting an arrest, detention, or stop by fleeing in a manner that creates a substantial risk of serious injury or death

HB1169 -- (LR# 2644L.01I)

Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)

HB1170

Changes the laws regarding campaign finance, lobbying, and the Missouri Ethics Commission

HCS HB 1170 -- (LR# 2522L.02C)

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

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)

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)

HCR39

Creates a Joint Interim Committee on Juvenile Justice to ensure that children entrusted to the care of our state institutions are receiving the best possible service and care

HCR39 -- (LR# 2595L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)

HJR1

Proposes a constitutional amendment restricting state court jurisdiction in the areas of taxing, spending, and budgeting

SCS HCS HJR 1 -- (LR# 0416S.05C)

Placed on Informal Calendar (S)

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)

HJR24

Proposes a constitutional amendment replacing property tax with an alternative tax structure

HJR24 -- (LR# 2247L.01I)

Referred: Special Committee on Tax Reform (H)

HJR30

Proposes a constitutional amendment creating the Stormwater Loan Revolving Fund for financing and constructing stormwater control plans, studies, and projects

HJR30 -- (LR# 2721L.01I)

Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources (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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