Missouri House of Representatives
2008
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Bob Nance

SPONSOR
HB1416
Designates the morel mushroom as the official state mushroom
HB1416 -- (LR# 3909L.01P)
SENATE PENSIONS, VETERANS' AFFAIRS, AND GENERAL LAW
Public Hearing Held (S)
HB1417
Increases the limit in small claims court from $3,000 to $5,000
HB1417 -- (LR# 3908L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1470
Reduces the amount of excess revenues generated by fines for moving traffic violations that municipalties must send to the Department of Revenue
HB1470 -- (LR# 3910L.01I)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB1519
Prohibits commercial inserts or other forms of advertising from accompanying motor vehicle registration renewal notices
HB1519 -- (LR# 4035L.01I)
TRANSPORTATION
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1579
Expands the Volunteer Firefighter Job Protection Act to include persons appointed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
HB1579 -- (LR# 4034L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB1654
Requires certain detained juveniles to be reported to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement if there is probable cause to believe that they are illegal aliens
HB1654 -- (LR# 3939L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1655
Requires applicants for public benefits to prove citizenship, permanent residence, or lawful presence to be eligible for benefits
HB1655 -- (LR# 3938L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Immigration (H)
HB1656
Changes the laws regarding the assistance provided to nursing home residents who are transitioning back into their communities
SCS HB 1656 -- (LR# 4331S.02C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB1657
Adds as a factor in determining child custody whether a parent is co-habitating or has overnight stays with an adult person who is not a spouse, adult child, or relative of the parent
HB1657 -- (LR# 4093L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1883
Changes the laws regarding employment practices
Approved SCS HCS HB 1883 -- (LR# 4667S.04T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB2036
Requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to equitably distribute to each area agency on aging any additional funds appropriated by the General Assembly for certain elderly services
Approved HCS HB 2036 -- (LR# 4571L.02T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
COSPONSOR
HB1463
Prohibits the enrollment of unlawfully present aliens in public institutions of higher education
SCS HCS#2 HB 1463 -- (LR# 3748S.05C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB1464
Prohibits the use or possession of an alcohol beverage vaporizer
HB1464 -- (LR# 3747L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1466
Requires tax statements to be mailed to all resident taxpayers at least 45 days before the delinquent date
HB1466 -- (LR# 3752L.01I)
RULES - PURSUANT TO RULE 25(21)(f)
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB1467
Limits the increase in assessed valuation of residential property by the percentage of increase in Social Security benefits for the elderly and disabled who own and live in their principal residence
HB1467 -- (LR# 3750L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB1497
Increases from $20 to $35 the fee a sherif may charge for serving any summons, writ, or other court order in any civil case
HB1497 -- (LR# 3419L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1505
Creates the crime of cyber harassment and increases the penalty for the crimes of harassment and stalking when committed by an adult against a child
HB1505 -- (LR# 3957L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1511
Specifies that any person who steals certain wire and electrical devices or any property located on utility property will be guilty of a class D felony
HB1511 -- (LR# 3466L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON UTILITIES
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1512
Changes the laws regarding the sale and theft of scrap metal
HCS HB 1512 -- (LR# 3160L.08C)
RULES - PURSUANT TO RULE 25(21)(f)
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB1581
Re-enacts the federal overtime standards in effect prior to the passage of Proposition B (2006) regarding the minimum wage increase
HB1581 -- (LR# 3902L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HB1582
Changes the laws regarding the telemarketing No-call List and creates the crime of caller identification spoofing
HCS HB 1582 & 1963 -- (LR# 3895L.04C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB1589
Requires commercial vehicle enforcement officers to meet the mandatory standards for basic training and licensure of peace officers
HB1589 -- (LR# 4154L.01I)
TRANSPORTATION
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1596
Specifies additional requirements for proposed land use changes on land owned by the University of Missouri
HB1596 -- (LR# 3037L.01I)
HIGHER EDUCATION
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1625
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
HB1625 -- (LR# 4128L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1637
Expands the crime of furnishing pornographic material to minors by including engaging in lewd communication or conversation with a minor via the Internet
HB1637 -- (LR# 3722L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1638
Expands the crime of furnishing pornographic material to minors by increasing the penalty and specifies that the offender commits the crime if he or she believes the person is a minor
HB1638 -- (LR# 3863L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1641
Repeals the requirement that the Director of the Department of Revenue, upon order of the court, suspend the driver's license of a person who fails to appear on any moving traffic violation charge
HB1641 -- (LR# 4344L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1644
Authorizes the phasing in of full deductibility of all federal income liability for corporations and a gradual reduction in the annual corporate income tax rate and establishes a motor fuel tax holiday
HCS HB 1644 -- (LR# 3636L.02P)
Referred: Fiscal Review (H)
HB1664
Requires all new signs erected after August 28, 2008, to contain the words "Accessible Parking" instead of "Handicap Parking"
HB1664 -- (LR# 4194L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB1678
Changes the laws regarding members of the military and their families
Approved SS HB 1678 -- (LR# 4102S.02T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB1685
Prohibits the display or posting of financial information on the Internet if consent was not obtained by the individual or entity
HB1685 -- (LR# 3753L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1687
Prohibits penalties for the erroneous payment of property taxes as a result of an error by the county
HB1687 -- (LR# 4172L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB1688
Prohibits county commissioner salary increases or decreases in Clay County from taking effect until after two elections for county commissioner have occurred
HB1688 -- (LR# 3749L.01I)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB1704
Increases the appropriation amount for small school grants and allows certain schools to receive a flat amount per student
HCS HB 1704 -- (LR# 3814L.02P)
Second Read/Referred: Education (S)
HB1706
Changes the laws regarding various public employee retirement systems
SCS HCS HB 2104, HB 1574, HB 1706, HCS HB 1774, HB 2055, -- (LR# 4888S.06C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB1707
Authorizes school districts to enter into design-build contracts for construction projects costing more than $15,000
HCS HB 1707 -- (LR# 4167L.02P)
SENATE FINANCIAL, GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND ELECTIONS
Public Hearing Held (S)
HB1709
Creates the Tobacco Use Prevention, Cessation, and Enforcement Trust Fund to be used by the Department of Health and Senior Services for a comprehensive tobacco control program
HB1709 -- (LR# 4234L.02I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB1712
Changes the laws regarding emergency services and requires most counties to establish and maintain 911addressing
HB1712 -- (LR# 3222L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1715
Changes the laws regarding watercraft and intoxication-related traffic offenses
Approved SCS HCS HB 1715 -- (LR# 4105S.05T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB1716
Prohibits the violation of a person's privacy rights in order to obtain or renew a driver's license
HB1716 -- (LR# 4280L.02P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB1717
Requires a driver's license applicant younger than 18 years of age to show documentation that he or she is enrolled in school, has at least a 90% attendance rate, and at least a 1.75 grade point average
HB1717 -- (LR# 4084L.01I)
Referred: Transportation (H)
HB1722
Changes the laws regarding school employee liability, safety practices, and reporting acts of violence
SCS HCS HB 1722 -- (LR# 3813S.04C)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
SA 18 ADOPTED/SCS, SS/SCS, SA 21 PENDING

HB1736
Changes the laws regarding illegal aliens and immigration status
HCS HB 1736 & 2320 -- (LR# 4372L.07P)
Referred: Fiscal Review (H)
HB1766
Requires counties to accept quarterly payments of real and personal property taxes
HB1766 -- (LR# 3934L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1767
Requires suspected illegals who cannot prove their legal status who appear in court for any state law or municipal ordinance violation to be held in jail until they are reported to federal authorities
HB1767 -- (LR# 3937L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB1769
Prohibits any person from having utilities connected in any other person's name and requires photo identification of the person requesting connection to utility service
HB1769 -- (LR# 3785L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Utilities (H)
HB1770
Prohibits the Department of Corrections from listing the death of an inmate as natural causes and requires them to report the specific illness or disease which caused the inmate's death
HB1770 -- (LR# 3954L.01I)
Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions (H)
HB1771
Changes the laws regarding illegal aliens and immigration status verification
Approved CCS SS HCS HB 1549, 1771, 1395 & 2366 -- (LR# 3681L.12T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB1788
Authorizes an income tax deduction from a taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income for 100% of any military retirement income, regardless of age or income
HCS HB 1788 & 1882 -- (LR# 4249L.04P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB1798
Establishes the Landowner Liability Protection Act
HB1798 -- (LR# 3554L.02I)
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1807
Renames the State Schools for Severely Handicapped Children as the Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled
Approved SCS HCS HB 1807 -- (LR# 3965S.03T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB1812
Prohibits penalties and interest from being charged to a taxpayer for the erroneous payment of property taxes as a result of an error by an official or employee of the county
HB1812 -- (LR# 4615L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1813
Repeals the 2% gross receipts sales tax on pull tab cards and the two-tenths of one cent tax on bingo cards sold by charitable organizations
HCS HB 1813 -- (LR# 4428L.05P)
SENATE WAYS AND MEANS
Executive Session Held (S)
VOTED DO PASS

HB1836
Specifies the true value for assessment purposes of possessory interests in property on or adjacent to certain commercial airports and authorizes a tax credit for expenses to improve certain stock
HCS HB 1836 -- (LR# 4519L.02C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB1851
Allows the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish rules to implement the federal minimum wage provisions and adds provisions regarding employees who receive tips
HB1851 -- (LR# 4603L.01P)
Third Read and Defeated (H)
HB1852
Changes the laws regarding the crimes of harassment and stalking and adds them to the list of crimes schools must report to law enforcement
HB1852 -- (LR# 4506L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1870
Establishes the Commission on the Death Penalty and places a moratorium on all executions until January 1, 2012
HB1870 -- (LR# 4333L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1882
Authorizes an income tax deduction from a taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income for 100% of any military retirement income, regardless of age or income
HCS HB 1788 & 1882 -- (LR# 4249L.04P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB1886
Establishes Bryce's Law which authorizes a tax credit for individuals who donate to a scholarship-granting organization if the donation is not claimed on their federal income tax return
HCS#2 HB 1886 -- (LR# 4675L.04C)
Laid Over (H)
HCS#2 PENDING

HB1890
Changes the laws regarding comprehensive psychiatric services
HB1890 -- (LR# 4626L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB1898
Changes the laws regarding redacting certain identifying information from court records prior to disclosure to the public
HB1898 -- (LR# 4298L.01I)
JUDICIARY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1910
Exempts first classification counties from the procedural requirements when establishing regulations related solely to speed limits
HCS HB 1910 -- (LR# 4518L.02P)
SENATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Executive Session Held (S)
VOTED DO PASS

HB1941
Adds farm-raised quail and pheasant to the list of animals considered as livestock as it applies to the crime of stealing
HB1941 -- (LR# 4778L.01I)
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1943
Authorizes the recorder of deeds in Jackson County to collect a $1 donation in addition to the fees charged for marriage and birth records to assist homeless families in the county
HB1943 -- (LR# 4789L.02I)
Referred: Special Committee on Urban Issues (H)
HB1958
Creates a county jails fund to be administered by the county sheriff for the purpose of maintaining each county's jail funded by a portion of the fee charged for the collection of delinquent and back taxes
HB1958 -- (LR# 4607L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB1975
Increases from three years to six years the period of time a concealed carry endorsement is valid
HB1975 -- (LR# 4523L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB1980
Expands the DNA profiling system by requiring any person 18 years of age or older who is arrested for a felony to provide a biological sample for the purpose of DNA profiling analysis
HB1980 -- (LR# 4226L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB1984
Changes the requirements for reporting abortions and creates a civil remedy for violation of the confidentiality of certain records
HB1984 -- (LR# 4379L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FAMILY SERVICES
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB2029
Establishes the Legislative Budget Office within the Joint Committee on Legislative Research
HB2029 -- (LR# 4438L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2034
Changes the laws regarding weapons
Approved SCS HCS HB 2034 -- (LR# 4708S.08T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB2048
Establishes the Textbook Transparency Act
Approved SCS HCS HB 2048 -- (LR# 4627S.03T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB2058
Changes the laws regarding tax incentives for business development
Approved SS SCS HCS HB 2058 -- (LR# 4495S.16T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB2062
Changes the laws regarding members of the military and their families
SCS HCS HB 2062 & 1518 -- (LR# 4411S.06C)
Reported to the House with... (S)
SCS AS AMENDED

HB2078
Prohibits the issuance of a driver's license or termporary permit to any person 15 to 18 years of age if a school submits information that the student is not in compliance with the eligibility standards
HB2078 -- (LR# 4320L.01P)
Second Read/Referred: Education (S)
HB2079
Changes the laws regarding property taxation
HB2079 -- (LR# 4841L.02I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2138
Requires foreign corporations to comply with the laws of the State of Missouri when conducting a business transaction with a company located in this state
HB2138 -- (LR# 4587L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Small Business (H)
HB2140
Requires taxation of all real property in Missouri which is owned or occupied by the United States government unless the state receives unencumbered federal funds by mandates for the benefit of Missourians
HB2140 -- (LR# 4579L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB2144
Authorizes the Family Support Division to assist certain elderly individuals who qualify for the federal Food Stamp Program in obtaining supplemental food stamps
HB2144 -- (LR# 4660L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB2145
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
HB2145 -- (LR# 5061L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Utilities (H)
HB2153
Prohibits a person younger than 21 years of age who is not an underage entertainer from being allowed inside a drinking establishment
HB2153 -- (LR# 3947L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB2171
Creates the Deputy Sheriff Salary Supplementation Fund consisting of money generated by a $10 increase in the sheriff's fee collected for service or process in civil cases
HB2171 -- (LR# 4974L.01I)
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2189
Exempts any advance refund received from the federal Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 from the Missouri individual income tax
HCS HB 2189, 2208, 2178 & 2333 -- (LR# 5154L.03C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB2200
Authorizes the Secretary of State to administratively cancel a certificate of limited partnership under certain conditions
HB2200 -- (LR# 5088L.02I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB2210
Changes the laws regarding the Open Meetings and Records Law, commonly known as the Sunshine Law
HCS HB 2210 -- (LR# 4857L.04C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB2215
Increases the annual cap on the amount of tax credits the Department of Economic Development may issue for the Quality Jobs Program from $40 million to $60 million
HB2215 -- (LR# 5016L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON JOB CREATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2224
Creates the Deputy Sheriff Salary Supplementation Fund and revises continuing education requirements for peace officers
Approved CCS SS SCS HB 2224 -- (LR# 4606L.08T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB2227
Allows the court to order a person's vehicle impounded for up to one year as part of a penalty for driving while intoxicated
HB2227 -- (LR# 4710L.01I)
Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB2238
Allows any person holding a valid turkey permit to hunt wild turkeys without affixing a safety sticker to his or her shotgun
HB2238 -- (LR# 4554L.01I)
Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources (H)
HB2259
Authorizes an income tax credit for food or cash donations to senior citizen services centers
HB2259 -- (LR# 4570L.02I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SENIOR CITIZEN ADVOCACY
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB2286
Establishes the Uninsured Motorist Stipulation of Benefits Act of 2008 which changes the laws regarding uninsured motorists
HB2286 -- (LR# 5220L.01I)
Referred: Insurance Policy (H)
HB2293
Creates an income tax checkoff for contributions by individuals and corporations to the Breast Cancer Awareness Trust Fund on the annual filing form
HB2293 -- (LR# 5231L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB2319
Requires the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority to implement a livestock feed and crop input loan guarantee program for certain livestock and poultry family farm operations
HB2319 -- (LR# 5247L.01I)
Referred: Agriculture Policy (H)
HB2320
Changes the laws regarding illegal aliens and immigration status
HCS HB 1736 & 2320 -- (LR# 4372L.07P)
Referred: Fiscal Review (H)
HB2323
Establishes the Missouri Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Commission and the Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Section in the Department of Social Services to coordinate victim services
HB2323 -- (LR# 4844L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB2361
Authorizes an individual income tax credit of $4,000 for each year in which the taxpayer is licensed and employed as a full-time peace officer
HB2361 -- (LR# 5273L.01I)
WAYS AND MEANS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2376
Changes the laws regarding the identification, assessment, and education of children with autism spectrum disorder
HB2376 -- (LR# 5420L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB2413
Changes the laws regarding the health care market in Missouri and establishes the Insure Missouri Program to provide health insurance to certain low-income adults
HCS HB 2413, 2355, 2394 & 2398 -- (LR# 4585 .01)
Referred: Rules Pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) (H)
HB2430
Changes the laws regarding elementary and secondary education
HCS HB 2040 & 2430 -- (LR# 3926L.05C)
Dropped from Calendar - Rule 44 (H)
HB2439
Prohibits penalties and interest from being charged on a real property tax bill when there is clear and convincing evidence that the county made an error or omission in determining the taxes
HB2439 -- (LR# 5458L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Government Affairs (H)
HB2476
Abolishes ex parte orders of protection
HB2476 -- (LR# 5564L.01I)
Withdrawn (H)
HB2508
Requires the state to make a good faith attempt to locate the grandparents of a child for emergency placement and requires the grandparents to be given first preference as foster parents
HCS HB 2508 -- (LR# 5534L.05C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB2514
Changes the laws regarding motor vehicle dealerships as they relate to manufacturer-authorized warranty work and repair when a dealership is discontinued
HB2514 -- (LR# 5531L.02I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB2547
Prohibits public school districts from using school funds to purchase alcohol
HB2547 -- (LR# 5613L.01I)
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2567
Specifies that a person's prior plea of guilty or a finding of guilty in an intoxication-related traffic offense must be considered when determining his or her punishment for a similar new offense
HB2567 -- (LR# 5640L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HCR11
Urges Congress to immediately repeal the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act
HCR11 -- (LR# 3755L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HCR21
Supports the Department of Health and Senior Services' efforts to reform the current funding formula for the senior nutrition program to more effectively meet the needs of seniors
HCS HCR 21 -- (LR# 4573L.03C)
SENATE RULES, JOINT RULES, RESOLUTIONS AND ETHICS
Reported Do Pass (S)
HJR54
Proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the total service in the General Assembly to 16 years
HJR54 -- (LR# 3456L.01I)
ELECTIONS
Voted Do Pass (H)
HJR56
Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring all impeachments to be tried by the Senate
HJR56 -- (LR# 4127L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON GENERAL LAWS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HJR71
Proposes a constitutional amendment authorizing a sales tax for funding veterans' homes, services, and programs and constitutionally establishes the Missouri Veterans' Commission
HCS HJR 71 -- (LR# 4064L.02P)
Second Read/Referred: Ways and Means (S)

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