Missouri State Senate

Senate Action for 4/27/2006

SB 567 - Dougherty - Modifies provisions relating to health insurance
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted H Health Care Policy Committee
4/27/2006 -- HCS Voted Do Pass H Health Care Policy Committee

SB 614 - Stouffer - Creates an income tax credit for contributions to residential treatment agencies
4/27/2006 -- HA 1 to HCS H offered & adopted (Sutherland)--(3603L03.01H)
4/27/2006 -- HCS, as amended, H adopted
4/27/2006 -- H Third Read and Passed

SB 616 - Stouffer - Prescribes requirements for assisted living facilities
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted H Senior Citizen Advocacy Committee

SB 643 - Scott - Establishes the "State Fair Escrow Fund"
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee

SB 646 - Griesheimer - Allows for the formation of and conversion to reorganized common sewer districts
4/27/2006 -- HCS Voted Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/27/2006 -- HCS Reported Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/27/2006 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 666 - Engler - Modifies provisions regarding fire protection
4/27/2006 -- HA 5 to HCS H withdrawn
4/27/2006 -- HCS, as amended, H adopted
4/27/2006 -- H Third Read and Passed

SB 718 - Crowell - Modifies the authority of certain boards, commissions, and authorities to grant loans
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Financial Institutions Committee
4/27/2006 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 746 - Klindt - Allows cities with a population of 1,000 or less to establish by ordinance a citywide vote for the election of aldermen
4/27/2006 -- HCS Voted Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/27/2006 -- HCS Reported Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/27/2006 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 765 - Dougherty - Enacts provisions relating to emergency medical treatment
4/27/2006 -- S concurs in HCS
4/27/2006 -- S Third Read and Passed
4/27/2006 -- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed

SB 773 - Cauthorn - Changes various sections pertaining to agriculture
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted H Fiscal Review Committee
4/27/2006 -- Voted Do Pass H Fiscal Review Committee
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Fiscal Review Committee

SB 780 - Klindt - Creates an assessment-based funding mechanism for the Office of Public Counsel similar to that currently utilized by the Public Service Commission
4/27/2006 -- HCS Reported Do Pass H Utilities Committee
4/27/2006 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 805 - Gross - Modifies provisions relating to taxation
4/27/2006 -- HCS Reported Do Pass H Ways & Means Committee
4/27/2006 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 809 - Graham - Provides municipalities the option of adopting the zoning regulations of the county in lieu of their own
4/27/2006 -- S concurs in HCS
4/27/2006 -- S Third Read and Passed
4/27/2006 -- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed

SB 820 - Koster - Increases the maximum amount that may be appropriated to the Governmental Emergency Fund
4/27/2006 -- Referred H Budget Committee

SB 832 - Griesheimer - Modifies Missouri's tax increment finance law
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted H Rules Committee
4/27/2006 -- Voted Do Pass H Rules Committee
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee

SB 837 - Loudon - Modifies the membership of various governing bodies that administer state insurance programs
4/27/2006 -- S concurs in HCS
4/27/2006 -- S Third Read and Passed
4/27/2006 -- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed

SB 872 - Gibbons - Enacts various provisions relating to the safe operation of motor vehicles to ensure the safety of highway workers, emergency workers and other motorists
4/27/2006 -- HA 1 to HCS H offered & adopted (St. Onge)--(3937L06.03L)
4/27/2006 -- HA 2 to HCS H offered (Roorda)--(3937L06.03H)
4/27/2006 -- Laid over

SB 874 - Shields - Repeals the law currently prohibiting Kansas City police officers from participating in some political activities
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted H Local Government Committee
4/27/2006 -- Voted Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/27/2006 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 882 - Engler - Regulates various blasting and excavation activities
4/27/2006 -- HCS Reported Do Pass H Crime Prevention & Public Safety Committee
4/27/2006 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 894 - Nodler - Renders multiple alterations to the state's education policy
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee

SB 912 - Goodman - Establishes a virtual school program
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee

SB 925 - Cauthorn - Makes various technical changes to sections pertaining to hazardous waste
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee

SB 932 - Scott - Modifies laws relating to county officials
4/27/2006 -- H refuses to recede and grants conference
4/27/2006 -- S conferees appointed: Scott, Griesheimer, Purgason, Callahan, Days

SB 969 - Stouffer - Modifies several provisions relating to transportation and laws pertaining to motor vehicles
4/27/2006 -- HCS Voted Do Pass H Transportation Committee

SB 976 - Gibbons - Assesses fees for the transportation of radioactive waste through or within the state
4/27/2006 -- HCS Voted Do Pass H Conservation and Natural Resources Committee

SB 981 - Goodman - Allows a Highway Patrol member to accept other employment under a general order issued by the Superintendent
4/27/2006 -- S concurs in HCS
4/27/2006 -- S Third Read and Passed
4/27/2006 -- Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed

SB 1001 - Griesheimer - Modifies lawful presence requirements for driver's licenses, modifies graduated driver's license law and allows the Highway Commission to revoke licenses and registrations of motor carriers in certain circumstances
4/27/2006 -- H refuses to recede and grants conference
4/27/2006 -- S conferees appointed: Griesheimer, Stouffer, Alter, Days, Callahan

SB 1014 - Scott - Modifies law relating to election administration
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted H Elections Committee
4/27/2006 -- HCS Voted Do Pass H Elections Committee
4/27/2006 -- HCS Reported Do Pass H Elections Committee
4/27/2006 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 1017 - Clemens - Modifies several agricultural programs
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted H Fiscal Review Committee
4/27/2006 -- Voted Do Pass H Fiscal Review Committee
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Fiscal Review Committee

SB 1031 - Klindt - Sets the maximum penalty for violating any order by the Public Service Commission relating to federal natural gas safety standards
4/27/2006 -- S Third Read and Passed
4/27/2006 -- H First Read

SB 1081 - Clemens - Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to require a bond as a condition of issuing permits for facilities that utilize innovative technologies for wastewater treatment facilities
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted H Special Committee on Energy and Environment Committee
4/27/2006 -- Voted Do Pass H Special Committee on Energy and Environment Committee
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Special Committee on Energy and Environment Committee
4/27/2006 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 1102 - Alter - Modifies provisions relating to Jefferson County ordinances
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted H Local Government Committee
4/27/2006 -- HCS Voted Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/27/2006 -- HCS Reported Do Pass H Local Government Committee
4/27/2006 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 1107 - Cauthorn - Permits hand fishing for the months of June and July
4/27/2006 -- Voted Do Pass H Conservation and Natural Resources Committee

SB 1236 - Engler - Modifies laws pertaining to dam and reservoir safety
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted H Special Committee on Energy and Environment Committee
4/27/2006 -- Voted Do Pass H Special Committee on Energy and Environment Committee
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Special Committee on Energy and Environment Committee
4/27/2006 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 1239 - Gibbons - Enacts the "Affordable Prescription Drugs for All Missourians Act"
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted H Health Care Policy Committee
4/27/2006 -- Voted Do Pass H Health Care Policy Committee
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Health Care Policy Committee
4/27/2006 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SB 1250 - Alter - Enacts multiple provisions regarding illegal aliens
4/27/2006 -- H Second Read
4/27/2006 -- Referred H Special Committee on Immigration Reform Committee

SCR 29 - Graham - Expresses opposition to the proposed sale of national forest land in the Mark Twain National Forest
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Conservation and Natural Resources Committee
4/27/2006 -- Referred to Rules Committee pursuant to Rule 25(26)(f)

SR 2741 - Wilson - Designates the month of May 2006 as Stroke Awareness Month in Missouri
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee
4/27/2006 -- Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

HB 1021 - Icet - Relating to appropriations for certain state agencies.
4/27/2006 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar

HB 1022 - Icet - To appropriate money for scholarships, planning, expenses, and for capital improvements including, but not limited to, major additions and renovations, new structures, and land improvements or acquisitions
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Appropriations Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 1026 - Rucker - Prohibits protest activities during funeral services
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 1030 - Johnson - Modifies the laws regarding political subdivisions
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 1036 - Sander - Requires closed captioning of electronic video instructional materials designed for elementary institutions
4/27/2006 -- S First Read

HB 1075 - Davis - Revises current law requirements for the presentation of information in public schools relating to contraception, abortion, and sexually transmitted diseases
4/27/2006 -- S First Read

HB 1082 - Dempsey - Modifies the laws regarding health care liens
4/27/2006 -- S First Read

HB 1092 - Sater - Creates an income tax deduction for purchases of hybrid vehicles
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted S Ways & Means Committee

HB 1105 - Wilson - Exempts military personnel on active duty and their spouses from being required to renew their driver's licenses while they are stationed outside the United States
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Transportation Committee to Floor

HB 1137 - Darrough - Modifies various sections pertaining to motor fuels
4/27/2006 -- S First Read

HB 1145 - Portwood - Provides a tax deduction for 100% of the non-reimbursable amount a taxpayer has paid for long-term care insurance premiums
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Ways & Means Committee to Floor

HB 1149 - Bivins - Pertains to the regulation of water
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee to Floor w/SCS#2

HB 1270 - Behnen - Requires that all gasoline sold as of January 1, 2008, in Missouri be fuel ethanol-blended gasoline
4/27/2006 -- S refuses to recede and grants conference
4/27/2006 -- S conferees appointed: Cauthorn, Klindt, Shields, Green, Barnitz
4/27/2006 -- H conferees appointed: Behnen, Johnson-47, Myers, Rucker, Shoemyer

HB 1275 - Baker - Establishes a virtual school program
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Education Committee to Floor

HB 1302 - Cooper - Requires proof of payment of personal property taxes on certain vessels, raises vessel fees and creates Missouri State Water Patrol Fund
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Ways & Means Committee to Floor

HB 1306 - Smith - Modifies various provisions regarding state employee retirement
4/27/2006 -- Voted Do Pass S Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Committee
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Committee to Floor

HB 1347 - Myers - Requires students at public institutions of higher education to take courses regarding United State Constitution, the Missouri Constitution, American History, and governmental institutions
4/27/2006 -- S First Read

HB 1367 - Hobbs - Modifies bidding preference requirements for sheltered workshops
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 1380 - St. Onge - Creates the "Missouri Public-Private Partnerships Transportation Act"
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Transportation Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 1411 - Smith - Modifies laws relating to certain boards, commissions and councils
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 1423 - Page - Allows the Secretary of State to regulate the sale of variable annuities
4/27/2006 -- S First Read

HB 1446 - Whorton - Allows the Department of Agriculture to exempt the Department of Transportation from biodiesel requirement in a variety of circumstances which are approved by the Department of Agriculture
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee to Floor

HB 1485 - Icet - Creates a tax credit for contributions to centers providing social services
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted S Ways & Means Committee

HB 1521 - Richard - Modifies the Missouri Business Use Incentive for Large-Scale Development Act
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee to Floor

HB 1532 - Lembke - Establishes a decentralized emission inspection program which utilizes on-board diagnostic testing on certain motor vehicles
4/27/2006 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar

HB 1536 - Schaaf - Modifies provisions on lead abatement and prevention of lead poisoning
4/27/2006 -- S First Read

HB 1581 - Jetton - Creates a tax credit for contributions to food pantries
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted S Ways & Means Committee

HB 1619 - Sutherland - Phases out franchise tax rates and threshold amounts over a period of years
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted S Ways & Means Committee

HB 1632 - Cooper - Addresses various areas of telephone communication
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 1742 - Portwood - Modifies provisions relating to health care
4/27/2006 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar

HB 1827 - Wasson - Modifies law with respect to how group health insurance policies are issued and administered for certain types of associations
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations Committee to Floor

HB 1865 - Bearden - Establishes the "Access Missouri Scholarship Program"
4/27/2006 -- Referred S Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Committee
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted S Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Committee
4/27/2006 -- Voted Do Pass S Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Committee
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Committee to Floor
4/27/2006 -- SA 1 to SCS S offered & adopted (Shields)--(4724S03.01S)
4/27/2006 -- SA 2 to SCS S offered & adopted (Klindt)--(4724S03.06S)
4/27/2006 -- SCS, as amended, S adopted
4/27/2006 -- S Third Read and Passed

HB 1885 - Behnen - Modifies law relating to real estate appraisers
4/27/2006 -- S First Read

HB 1936 - Tilley - Modifies provisions on health care
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 1944 - Hobbs - Modifies the laws relating to eminent domain
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee to Floor w/SCS

HCR 41 - Sutherland - Declares October 2006 to be "Missouri Walk and Bicycle to School Month" and October 4, 2006, to be "Missouri Walk and Bicycle to School Day" in Missouri.
4/27/2006 -- Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

HJR 28 - Jackson - Exempts from taxation property owned by veterans' organizations
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Ways & Means Committee to Floor
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