Missouri House of Representatives
2008
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Legislation Sponsored by Rep. Robert Wayne Cooper
SPONSOR
HB1609
Requires the establishment of emergency triage guidelines for care and the Emergency Triage Guidelines for Care Task Force
HB1609 -- (LR# 3914L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB1610
Changes the laws regarding the operation of certain vessels on any lake in the state and the requirements for owners of boat docks on certain lakes
HB1610 -- (LR# 3903L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON STATE PARKS AND WATERWAYS
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1790
Changes the laws regarding municipal health care facilities and hospital designations
Approved SS HCS HB 1790 -- (LR# 4329S.06T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB1791
Defines "licensed professional counselor" and includes these individuals as mental health professionals working in the Division of Comprehensive Psychiatric Services
Approved HB1791 -- (LR# 4264L.01T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
HB1792
Changes the laws regarding licensed professional counselors
HB1792 -- (LR# 4263L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1793
Establishes the State Board of Health and Senior Services to advise the Department of Health and Senior Services and abolishes the State Board of Health and the State Board of Senior Services
HB1793 -- (LR# 4330L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)
HB2098
Establishes provisions regarding the licensure of tanning facilities by the Department of Health and Senior Services
HB2098 -- (LR# 4856L.01I)
Referred: Spec Com on Professional Registration & Licens (H)
HB2099
Requires notice to be given to any parents, siblings, and children of a protectee for any order of sale of real estate in a probate proceeding
HB2099 -- (LR# 4781L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB2100
Requires most health benefit plans to provide coverage for certain prosthetic devices and related services and supplies by January 1, 2009
HB2100 -- (LR# 4999L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON HEALTH INSURANCE
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2105
Establishes the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act to resolve interstate jurisdiction problems in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings
HB2105 -- (LR# 4859L.02I)
Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB2106
Changes the laws regarding the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act and promotes uniformity of the law among states
HCS#2 HB 2106 -- (LR# 5035L.04C)
Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB2242
Creates a civil penalty and a cause of action for damages for coerced subcutaneous implantation of an identification device
HB2242 -- (LR# 4569L.01I)
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2530
Authorizes the Governor to convey two parcels of state property located in Camden County to Noel C. Calkin
HB2530 -- (LR# 5566L.01I)
Referred: Corrections and Public Institutions (H)
HB2532
Changes the requirement determining which counties must withhold 1% of all property taxes to be deposited into the county's assessment fund
HB2532 -- (LR# 5479L.01I)
Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB2554
Protects teacher academic freedom to teach scientific evidence regarding biological and chemical evolution
HB2554 -- (LR# 5620L.01I)
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
COSPONSOR
HB1305
Allows individual school districts to exempt high school students transferring into the state from the requirement to pass certain government and constitution course and test requirements
SCS HCS HB 1305 -- (LR# 3147S.04C)
Removed from Consent Calendar (S)
HB1307
Requires higher education institutions which receive state funds to limit the amount charged for tuition to certain combat veterans
HB1307 -- (LR# 3150L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H)
HB1309
Allows any family member older than 21 years of age to give written permission for a temporary instruction permit application and to occupy the seat beside the driver with a temporary permit
HCS HB 1309 -- (LR# 3048L.02P)
Removed from Consent Calendar (S)
HB1472
Changes the laws regarding the consent requirements for obtaining an abortion and creates the crime of coercing an abortion
HCS HB 1831 & 1472 -- (LR# 4449L.06P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB1477
Establishes the Teacher Bill of Rights Act which prohibits teacher associations from using payroll deductions for disbursement to a committee without written consent
HB1477 -- (LR# 3532L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1480
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
HB1480 -- (LR# 3531L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Public Hearing Completed (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)
HB1611
Establishes a children's bill of courtroom rights that applies to all children testifying in court
HCS HB 1611 -- (LR# 4146L.02P)
SENATE JUDICIARY AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE
Executive Session Held (S)
SCS VOTED DO PASS

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)
HB1626
Prohibits certain illegal aliens from receiving public assistance benefits
HCS HB 1626 -- (LR# 4129L.03P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB1640
Establishes the Debbi Daniel Law which disallows court-ordered adoption decrees or a adoptive parents' or adoptee's request for a new birth certificate changing the name of a birth parent in an adoption
Approved SCS HB 1640 -- (LR# 3029S.05T)
Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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

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)
HB1795
Creates the crime of endangering the welfare of an unborn child and allows any healthcare provider to make a report to the appropriate law enforcement agency of suspected drug use by a pregnant woman
HB1795 -- (LR# 4545L.01I)
CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1798
Establishes the Landowner Liability Protection Act
HB1798 -- (LR# 3554L.02I)
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1831
Changes the laws regarding the consent requirements for obtaining an abortion and creates the crime of coercing an abortion
HCS HB 1831 & 1472 -- (LR# 4449L.06P)
Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB1891
Requires all school districts to have physical education programs
HB1891 -- (LR# 3959L.01I)
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1940
Changes the laws regarding health care
HCS#2 HB 1933,1375,1662,1816,1940,1971,2240,2313,2423 -- (LR# 4824L.04C)
Referred: Rules Pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) (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)
HB1994
Changes the laws regarding dam and reservoir safety
HB1994 -- (LR# 4287L.01I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
Public Hearing Completed (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)
HB2040
Changes the laws regarding elementary and secondary education
HCS HB 2040 & 2430 -- (LR# 3926L.05C)
Dropped from Calendar - Rule 44 (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)
HB2118
Authorizes the court to appoint a parenting coordinator upon the dissolution of a marriage to assist the parties in resolving parenting disputes
HB2118 -- (LR# 4858L.02I)
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON FAMILY SERVICES
HCS Voted Do Pass (H)
HB2133
Authorizes the addition of one circuit court division, to be known as Division Three, in the 26th Judicial Circuit
HB2133 -- (LR# 5060L.01I)
Referred: Judiciary (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)
HB2225
Adds the costs of gifted education programs back into the school foundation formula as categorical funding
HB2225 -- (LR# 4416L.01I)
Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB2261
Requires all public firearms ranges owned and operated by the State of Missouri or its agencies to allow the use of B-27 targets
HB2261 -- (LR# 5108L.01I)
RULES - PURSUANT TO RULE 25(21)(f)
Rules - No Action Taken (H)
HB2435
Changes the laws regarding health care
HCS#2 HB 1933,1375,1662,1816,1940,1971,2240,2313,2423 -- (LR# 4824L.04C)
Referred: Rules Pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f) (H)
HB2450
Requires each licensed hospital to create a nursing advisory board to establish and implement a standardized acuity-based patient classification system for each direct-care unit
HB2450 -- (LR# 5447L.01I)
Referred: Special Committee on Healthcare Transformation
HB2540
Establishes the requirements for health care providers to seek a surrogate to make health care decisions for a patient who is incapacitated
HB2540 -- (LR# 5510L.01I)
Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
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Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:13 pm