Missouri House of Representatives
2008
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Theodore Hoskins
SPONSOR
HB1310
Requires independent candidates to file declarations of candidacy and petitions for nomination by the same deadlines established for other candidates
HB1310 -- (LR# 3340L.01P)
SENATE FINANCIAL, GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND ELECTIONS
Executive Session Held (S)
VOTED DO PASS

HB1311
Prohibits any person who is in arrears for any unpaid city taxes or municipal-user fees from filing a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate for election to any municipal office
Approved SCS HB 1311 -- (LR# 3341S.02T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB1312
Requires that only one license plate be issued for all motor vehicles, except those with personalized plates, instead of the current two plates
HB1312 -- (LR# 3339L.01I)
TRANSPORTATION
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1676
Requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish criteria for the admission or rejection by adjoining accredited schools of nonresident students from unaccredited districts
HCS HB 1676 -- (LR# 3338L.02P)
Third Read and Defeated (H)
HB2080
Allows any registered voter who is eligible to vote in a particular election to do so by absentee ballot
HB2080 -- (LR# 5031L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB2207
Establishes the HCH Scholarship Program which authorizes a tax credit for contributions to an educational assistance organization
HB2207 -- (LR# 4670L.02I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB2497
Allows election authorities to reduce the number of required paper ballots provided based on the number of touch screen voting devices deployed
HB2497 -- (LR# 5260L.01I)
Referred: Elections (H)
HB2517
Authorizes an income tax credit for resident taxpayers who are 65 years of age or older with an adjusted gross income of $9,570 or less
HB2517 -- (LR# 5597L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
COSPONSOR
HB1504
Allows physicians to use expedited partner therapy by dispensing and prescribing medications for partners of persons with certain sexually transmitted diseases who are not their patients
HCS HB 1504 -- (LR# 3404L.02C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB1865
Requires affordable housing to be included in any tax increment financing project which includes housing units and is approved after December 31, 2008
HB1865 -- (LR# 4225L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Job Creation & Eco Dev (H)
HB1868
Requires the eligibility criteria for certain health care benefits to be no more restrictive than those in effect on January 10, 2005
HB1868 -- (LR# 4159L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Healthcare Transformation
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)
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

HB1919
Requires certain contractors to provide owners with a disclosure form which contains information regarding the contractor and the contractor's work history
HB1919 -- (LR# 4126L.02I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON URBAN ISSUES
Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (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)
HB1954
Increases state employee salaries in an amount equal to the percentage change in the federal Consumer Price Index at the beginning of each fiscal year
HB1954 -- (LR# 4419L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB2031
Authorizes the expungement of certain criminal records
HB2031 -- (LR# 3767L.02I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
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)
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)
HB2117
Allows the City of St. Louis to control its police force without state intervention by passing an ordinance
HB2117 -- (LR# 4019L.01I)
Referred: Rules Pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) (H)
HB2131
Changes the laws regarding the Missouri individual income tax
HB2131 -- (LR# 4711L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB2272
Changes the laws regarding sexual education, abortions, and pregnancy prevention
HB2272 -- (LR# 5054L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (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)
HB2370
Changes the laws regarding midwives and the practice of midwifery
HB2370 -- (LR# 5314L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Professional Registration & Licens (H)
HB2400
Establishes the Missouri Electrical Industry Licensing Board and statewide licensure requirements for electrical contractors
HB2400 -- (LR# 5370L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Professional Registration & Licens (H)
HB2409
Authorizes the board of directors of certain special purpose districts to appoint and employ as many district police officers as the board deems necessary
HB2409 -- (LR# 5058L.01I)
Referred: Local Government (H)
HB2421
Allows a Kansas City festival district promotional association to obtain a license to sell alcohol for consumption within the festival district
HCS HB 2421 -- (LR# 5473L.03C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB2442
Changes the laws regarding energy efficiency and conservation
HB2442 -- (LR# 5500L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2444
Allows certain convicted felons to be eligible to receive federal Food Stamp Program benefits if they meet certain requirements
HB2444 -- (LR# 5052L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SENIOR CITIZEN ADVOCACY
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB2458
Establishes the Children's Education Freedom Act which authorizes a 50% tax credit for taxpayers who donate to a scholarship-granting organization under certain circumstances
HB2458 -- (LR# 5276L.01I)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB2477
Authorizes the expungement of certain criminal records including convictions for any nonviolent crime, misdemeanor, or nonviolent drug violation
HB2477 -- (LR# 5422L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB2535
Creates the Missouri Juneteenth Heritage and Jazz Festival and Memorial Fund and changes the distribution of funds from the professional athletes and entertainers tax
HB2535 -- (LR# 4901L.02I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON URBAN ISSUES
Voted Do Pass (H)
HB2566
Establishes the School Improvement District Act
HB2566 -- (LR# 5532L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Urban Education Reform (H)
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Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:13 pm