Archive of April 2006

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2006

Under the Dome: April 24-28

- Week in Review - Week of April 24-28, 2006 MONDAY, April 24, 2006 HCR 26 was heard in the House Rules Committee Monday afternoon. Majority Caucus Chair Rep. Bob Dixon sponsored this resolution, which "expresses the gratitude" of the General Assembly to faith based organizations around the State. A weakened version of HCS HB 2047 was also heard in the House Rules Committee. Unfortunately the bill was "gutted" by in committee last week by Chairman Bob Johnson. The original provisions in HB 2047 would empower cities and municipalities to restrict the locations of "sexually oriented business." Sponsored by Representative Bryan Stevenson, HB 2047 would put a major damper on the porn industry. Prayerfully, Representative Stevenson will be able to amend his bill on the floor, to "put the teeth" back in it. In the Senate Judiciary, Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee; Representative Marilyn Ruestman presented HB 1461. HB 1461 changes Missouri law by adopting a true "castle doctrine" in defense of home owners, when they must defend themselves against intruders. Under this, and other bills including similar provisions, a home owner would have the legal right to defend themselves against intruders without having to risk criminal or civil charges for merely protecting themselves. Read More »
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