Missouri State Senate

Senate Action for 4/21/2005

SB 2 - Loudon - Modifies laws relating to abortion
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Committee
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee to Floor
4/21/2005 -- S Third Read and Passed
4/21/2005 -- H First Read

SB 28 - Dolan - Modifies language regarding anti-kickback penalties and certain pharmaceutical companies and establishes the "Well-Being committee" to aid pharmacies
4/21/2005 -- HCS Voted Do Pass H Professional Registration & Licensing Committee

SB 32 - Bartle - Regulates sexually oriented businesses
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted H Local Government Committee

SB 37 - Nodler - Modifies various provisions concerning alcohol related offenses
4/21/2005 -- SS for SCS S offered (Nodler) (0041S.09F)
4/21/2005 -- SA 1 to SS for SCS S offered & adopted (Shields)--(0041S09.01S)
4/21/2005 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar
4/21/2005 -- SA 2 to SS for SCS S offered & adopted (Koster)--(0041S09.03S)
4/21/2005 -- SS for SCS, as amended, S adopted
4/21/2005 -- Perfected

SB 55 - Klindt - Makes information collected in the course of an insurance compliance audit privileged information
4/21/2005 -- SS for SCS S offered (Klindt) (0287S.05F)
4/21/2005 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar

SB 75 - Champion - Closes the drug benefit coverage gap that was created due to the enactment of the Medicare Act of 2003
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted H Senior Citizen Advocacy Committee

SB 95 - Coleman - Modifies various provisions relating to lead abatement
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted H Special Committee on Urban Issues Committee
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass w/HCA 1 H Special Committee on Urban Issues Committee
4/21/2005 -- Reported Do Pass w/HCA 1 H Special Committee on Urban Issues Committee
4/21/2005 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 99 - Champion - Modifies the procedure of the Joint Committee on Economic Development policy and planning
4/21/2005 -- HCS Reported Do Pass H Job Creation & Economic Development Committee
4/21/2005 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 123 - Bartle - Modifies provisions relating to corporate stock issuance and sales of corporate assets and allows not-for-profit corporations to apply for reinstatement after forfeiture for failing to file an annual report
4/21/2005 -- HCS#2 Voted Do Pass H Judiciary Committee

SB 138 - Wheeler - Extends the Kansas City mass transportation sales tax indefinitely
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Scheduled H Rules Committee--(Upon Afternoon ADJ - HR 5)
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)
4/21/2005 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)

SB 141 - Nodler - Exempts dealers who sell only emergency vehicles from certain dealer licensure requirements
4/21/2005 -- Reported Do Pass H Small Business Committee
4/21/2005 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 144 - Gross - Modifies number of judges and commissioners in various judicial circuits
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Committee
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee to Floor
4/21/2005 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar
4/21/2005 -- S Third Read and Passed
4/21/2005 -- H First Read

SB 165 - Bartle - Changes the procedure for appeal of a Public Service Commission order
4/21/2005 -- HCS#2 Voted Do Pass H Judiciary Committee

SB 168 - Dolan - Creates a process to resolve disputes arising out of alleged construction defects in residential property
4/21/2005 -- HCS Voted Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/21/2005 -- HCS Reported Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/21/2005 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 173 - Scott - Creates a graduated increase in payments to sheltered workshops and alters bidding preferences for products and services from sheltered workshops
4/21/2005 -- HCS Reported Do Pass H Small Business Committee
4/21/2005 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 180 - Loudon - Makes February 6th of each year "Ronald Reagan Day" in Missouri
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Scheduled H Rules Committee--(Upon Afternoon ADJ - HR 5)
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)
4/21/2005 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)

SB 187 - Cauthorn - Changes the law relating to concentrated animal feeding operations
4/21/2005 -- HCS Voted Do Pass H Agriculture Policy Committee

SB 194 - Engler - Modifies provisions relating to sentencing and crime victims' rights
4/21/2005 -- S Third Read and Passed
4/21/2005 -- H First Read

SB 196 - Ridgeway - Modifies sales and use tax exemption eligibility for manufacturing and material recovery plants
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Committee
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee to Floor
4/21/2005 -- S Third Read and Passed
4/21/2005 -- H First Read

SB 210 - Griesheimer - Modifies provisions affecting political subdivisions
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Scheduled H Rules Committee--(Upon Afternoon ADJ - HR 5)
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)
4/21/2005 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)

SB 220 - Dolan - Restores sovereign immunity to Metro and KCATA, provides immunity to state employees for official actions, and removes St. Louis and Kansas City Police Boards from legal defense fund coverage
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Committee
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee to Floor
4/21/2005 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar
4/21/2005 -- S Third Read and Passed - EC adopted
4/21/2005 -- H First Read (w/EC)

SB 221 - Dolan - Modifies several provisions of law relating to motor vehicles including primary seat belt enforcement
4/21/2005 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 225 - Cauthorn - Modifies various sections pertaining to hazardous waste
4/21/2005 -- HCS Reported Do Pass H Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
4/21/2005 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 237 - Klindt - Modifies various telecommunications regulations
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Scheduled H Rules Committee--(Upon Afternoon ADJ - HR 5)
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)
4/21/2005 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)

SB 242 - Scott - Requires deputies and associated assistants to the coroner to register with the Missouri Coroners' and Medical Examiners' Association
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Not Pass H Local Government Committee

SB 254 - Engler - Criminalizes distribution and possession of certain prescription medications on school property
4/21/2005 -- H Second Read
4/21/2005 -- Referred H Crime Prevention & Public Safety Committee

SB 260 - Koster - Designates the presiding commissioner in Cass County as the county budget officer
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)
4/21/2005 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)

SB 262 - Griesheimer - Changes provisions relating to alcohol
4/21/2005 -- HCS Voted Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/21/2005 -- HCS Reported Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/21/2005 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 268 - Gibbons - Authorizes a property tax increase for Missouri history museum subdistricts
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Scheduled H Rules Committee--(Upon Afternoon ADJ - HR 5)
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)
4/21/2005 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)

SB 269 - Shields - Amends provisions of the entertainer and athlete tax relating to allocation of funds
4/21/2005 -- HCS Reported Do Pass H Special Committee on Urban Issues Committee
4/21/2005 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 274 - Taylor - Regulates travel clubs
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Scheduled H Rules Committee--(Upon Afternoon ADJ - HR 5)
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)
4/21/2005 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)

SB 310 - Champion - Amends various provisions relating to withholding of retirement payments for income tax purposes
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted H Rules Committee
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)
4/21/2005 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)

SB 316 - Dolan - Modifies provisions of the law relating to ambulatory medical treatment centers
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Cancelled S Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Committee

SB 346 - Clemens - Limits paddlesport outfitters liability
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Scheduled H Rules Committee--(Upon Afternoon ADJ - HR 5)
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)
4/21/2005 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee (w/no time limit for debate on Third Reading)

SB 348 - Clemens - Exempts dentists from acupuncture licensing requirements
4/21/2005 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar
4/21/2005 -- S Third Read and Passed
4/21/2005 -- H First Read

SB 361 - Stouffer - Allows the City of Excelsior Springs to increase its levy for museum purposes
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/21/2005 -- Reported Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/21/2005 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 380 - Wheeler - Removes the requirement that the chief executive of the urban public library district be a qualified librarian
4/21/2005 -- Reported Do Pass H Special Committee on Urban Issues Committee
4/21/2005 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 393 - Stouffer - Prescribes requirements for assisted living residences
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health Committee to Floor w/SCS

SB 431 - Callahan - Permits sales tax on food for the City of Independence
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/21/2005 -- Reported Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/21/2005 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 468 - Griesheimer - Allows for the creation or reorganized common sewer districts
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted H Local Government Committee

SB 477 - Scott - Prevents certain people from receiving a license to conduct gaming activities or operate excursion gambling boats
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Ways & Means Committee

SB 481 - Shields - Alters policies regarding public school special education services
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Committee
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee to Floor
4/21/2005 -- S Third Read and Passed
4/21/2005 -- H First Read

SB 500 - Gibbons - Provides for family cost participation in the Part C early intervention system
4/21/2005 -- H Second Read
4/21/2005 -- Referred H Special Committee on General Laws Committee

SB 542 - Callahan - Prohibits certain convicted criminals from qualifying for public office
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee to Floor

SCR 6 - Ridgeway - Supports the negotiations of a Taiwan-United States free trade agreement
4/21/2005 -- Referred H Special Committee on General Laws Committee

SCR 8 - Ridgeway - Expresses support for Taiwan to have an observer status in the World Health Organization
4/21/2005 -- Referred H Special Committee on General Laws Committee

SCR 14 - Purgason - Urges Congress to investigate the recent sharp rise in gasoline prices in the US and explore ways to reduce the price of gasoline, including utilization of alternate fuels
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

SCR 15 - Gibbons - Establishes the Medicaid Reform Commission
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

SCR 16 - Gross - Establishes the Joint Interim Committee on Tax Credits
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

SJR 19 - Ridgeway - Enables extension of property tax exemption to veterans' organizations's property
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee to Floor

SR 901 - Mayer - Urges Congress to adopt the Constitution Restoration Act of 2005
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

SR 1154 - Vogel - Use of Senate Chamber by the Governor's Council on Disability-July 26, 2005
4/21/2005 -- S offered & adopted

HB 1 - Lager - Appropriations money for the Board of Fund Commissioners.
4/21/2005 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Appropriations Committee (0001S.02C)

HB 2 - Lager - To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the State Board of Education and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
4/21/2005 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Appropriations Committee (0002S.03C)

HB 3 - Lager - To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Higher Education and the several divisions.
4/21/2005 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Appropriations Committee (0003S.03C)

HB 4 - Lager - To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Revenue and the Department of Transportation.
4/21/2005 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Appropriations Committee (0004S.03C)

HB 5 - Lager - To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Office of Administration, the Dept. of Transportation, the Dept. of Public Safety and the Chief Executive's office and the several divisions and programs thereof
4/21/2005 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Appropriations Committee (0005S.03C)

HB 6 - Lager - To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Agriculture, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Conservation, and the several divisions.
4/21/2005 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Appropriations Committee (0006S.03C)

HB 7 - Lager - To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Economic Development, Department of Insurance, and Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.
4/21/2005 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Appropriations Committee (0007S.03C)

HB 8 - Lager - To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Public Safety.
4/21/2005 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Appropriations Committee (0008S.03C)

HB 9 - Lager - To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Corrections and the several divisions.
4/21/2005 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Appropriations Committee (0009S.03C)

HB 10 - Lager - To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Department of Mental Health, the Board of Public Buildings, the Department of Health and Senior Services.
4/21/2005 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Appropriations Committee (0010S.03C)

HB 11 - Lager - To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, and distributions of the Department of Social Services and the several divisions.
4/21/2005 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Appropriations Committee (0011S.03C)

HB 12 - Lager - To appropriate money for the expenses, grants, refunds, and distributions of the Chief Executive's Office and Mansion.
4/21/2005 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Appropriations Committee (0012S.02C)

HB 13 - Lager - To appropriate money for planning, expenses, and for capital improvements.
4/21/2005 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Appropriations Committee (0013S.02C)

HB 36 - Davis - Changes the laws regarding midwives and the practice of midwifery
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 48 - Dougherty - Establishes a sales tax for museums and tourism in Independence and creates the process for putting a lien for taxes owed to the St. Charles County Convention and Sports Facilities Authority.
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 49 - Jolly - Modifies provisions regarding early release of prisoners
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 58 - Johnson - Modifies provisions relating to political subdivisions
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 108 - Schaaf - Allows insureds or enrolles to pay customary retail price of a prescription drug if the retail price is lower than the health carrier's copay
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations Committee to Floor

HB 135 - Richard - Modifies eligibility for the BUILD program, creates the Missouri quality jobs program and raises the T.I.F. and MODESA caps, and modifies the sales tax holiday
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 174 - Wood - Authorizes revocation of a real estate license for persons convicted of certain felonies and defines exclusive brokerage agreements
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee to Floor

HB 186 - Emery - Modifies provisions affecting county government
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Ways & Means Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 205 - Salva - Prohibits the disclosure of Social Security numbers on child support checks, correspondence, and documents
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 209 - Cooper - Authorizes the simplified municipal telecommunications business license tax
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 286 - Bland - Establishes the Emancipation Day Commission
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 320 - Muschany - Revises procedures for lapse of school districts and institutes a School Wellness Pilot Program
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 334 - Smith - Changes the laws regarding the Missouri State Employees' Retirement System (MOSERS)
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee to Floor

HB 353 - Lipke - Modifies provisions relating to crime
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 388 - Yates - Makes certain Department of Insurance records nonpublic
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations Committee to Floor

HB 417 - Yates - Establishes the Uninsured Motorist Stipulation of Benefits Act of 2005, allows insurers to claim self-audit privilege, and allows insurers to intervene to determine matters of coverage
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 437 - Jackson - Authorizes a tax check-off for contributions to the Missouri Military Family Relief Fund
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 440 - Pratt - Extends voting rights to a student curator or governing board member of various higher education institutions
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 461 - Sutherland - Requires all assessors to use a method of valuing business personal property according to State Tax Commission rule
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Ways & Means Committee
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Ways & Means Committee

HB 468 - Richard - Modifies the linked deposit program and other duties of the State Treasurer
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 487 - Bruns - Modifies numerous provisions relating to motor vehicles, including background checks on school bus drivers, issuance of motor vehicle titles, and driver licenses
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Transportation Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 525 - May - Modifies numerous provisions regarding lobbying and campaign finance disclosure
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 530 - Moore - Students may receive foreign language credit in public education institutions for sign language classes
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 564 - Boykins - Allows person to receive two sets of two license plate tabs per year at no cost when replacing stolen tabs and prohibits issuance of ticket for stolen tabs
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Transportation Committee to Floor

HB 568 - Stevenson - Changes the laws regarding the protection of children
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 576 - Flook - Modifies the laws regarding the Small Business Regulatory Fairness Board and the procedures necessary for obtaining judicial review of administrative decisions
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 592 - Cooper - Requires jackpots over $1,200 won by self-excluded problem gamblers be deposited into the Compulsive Gamblers Fund
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Ways & Means Committee to Floor

HB 596 - Schaaf - Allows employers to provide or contract for health insurance at reduced rates for employees who do not use tobacco products
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health Committee to Floor

HB 606 - Lembke - Repeals the three child limit and modifies the death benefit to surviving spouses in police pension systems
4/21/2005 -- Reported from S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee to Floor

HB 617 - Kelly - Modifies the inclusion of certain counties within watershed improvement districts
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 827 - Portwood - Modifies the eligibility requirements of an employed disabled person requesting medical assistance under the federal Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HB 863 - Wasson - Establishes the Downtown Revitalization Preservation Program for economic development
4/21/2005 -- S First Read

HCR 9 - Bivins - Urges the United States Congress to immediately repeal the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision of the Social Security Act
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

HCR 11 - Sander - Encourages the Missouri Congressional Delegation to end the abuse of tort laws against the firearms industry.
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

HCR 15 - Baker - Urges the Governor, the U.S. President, and the U.S. Congress to oppose efforts to allow trucks to enter Missouri without prior inspection at the United States border
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

HCR 20 - Rupp - Declares October fifteenth of each year to be "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day"
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

HCR 24 - Bowman Sr. - Encourages a mandated high school course in personal finance economics
4/21/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
4/21/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
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