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Last Week In Review

ABORTION

HB 1541 Introduced by Representative Tim Jones (R), establishes the conscience rights of all individuals who provide health care services to not participate in certain medical services. Second read in the House on Monday.

HB 1274 Introduced by Representative Koenig (R), establishes the Abortion-inducing Drugs Safety Act which places restrictions on abortion-inducing drugs. Heard in the House Health Care Policy Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1541 Introduced by Representative Tim Jones (R), establishes the conscience rights of all individuals who provide health care services to not participate in certain medical services. Referred to the House Health Care Policy Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1607 Introduced by Representative Oxford (D), establishes the Compassionate Assistance for Rape Emergencies (CARE) Act which requires hospitals and health care facilities to provide emergency contraception to sexual assault victims. First read on Wednesday.

SB 745 Introduced by Senator Lembke (R), provides protections for Alternatives to Abortion Agencies to freely engage in religious practices. First read on Thursday.

SB 749 Introduced by Senator Lamping (R), provides protections for religious beliefs as to the imposition of certain health care services such as abortion, contraception, or sterilization. First read on Thursday.

CRIME

HB 1344 Introduced by Representative Nasheed (D), authorizes a person to apply to a court for the expungement of certain criminal records. Heard in the House Urban Issues Committee on Monday.

HB 1553 Introduced by Representative Hughes IV (D), authorizes a one-time expungement of certain criminal records including a conviction for any nonviolent crime, misdemeanor, or nonviolent drug violation. Second read in the House on Monday.

HB 1551 Introduced by Representative Cookson (R), creates the crime of operating a motorized vessel with excessive blood alcohol content when a person operates a motorized vessel on any navigable waterway with a blood alcohol content of .08 of 1% or mo. Second read in the House on Monday.

HB 1558 Introduced by Representative Hughes IV (D), removes the provision allowing the Board of Probation and Parole to charge an offender an intervention fee as a condition of parole. Second read in the House on Monday.

SB 717 Introduced by Senator Stouffer (R), relating to distracted driving. First read in the Senate on Monday.

HB 1572 Introduced by Representative Weter, changes the laws regarding bullying in schools. First read in the House on Tuesday.

HB 1148 Introduced by Representative Gatschenberger (R), prohibits anyone from using a hand-held electronic wireless communications device while driving unless the device is equipped for hands-free operation and is being used in that manner. Referred to the House Crime Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1286 Introduced by Representative Higdon (R), changes the laws regarding a landowner’s liability as it applies to an individual trespassing on the owner’s land. Heard in the House Judiciary Committee on

Wednesday.

HB 1532 Introduced by Representative Schoeller (R), establishes the crime of disrupting a house of worship and enhances the penalties for the crime of institutional vandalism. Referred to the House Crime Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1534 Introduced by Representative Bahr (R), declares the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as unauthorized by the United States Constitution and creates criminal penalties for persons enforcing or attempting to enforce the act. Referred to the House General Laws Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1568 Introduced by Representative McManus (D), changes the laws regarding the Safe Place for Newborns Act by increasing the number of days that a parent can relinquish physical custody of a newborn without being prosecuted. Second read on Wednesday.

HB 1572 Introduced by Representative Weter (R), changes the laws regarding bullying in schools. Second read on Wednesday.

HB 1583 Introduced by Representative Carter (D), grants authority to the juvenile court to order psychiatric evaluations of a juvenile and to order admittance to a mental health facility upon the recommendation of such evaluations. Second read on Wednesday.

HB 1597 Introduced by Representative Lampe (D), changes the laws regarding bullying in schools. First read in the House on Wednesday.

HB 1598 Introduced by Representative Hubbard (D), changes the criteria for domestic assault in the third degree to include three responses by law enforcement for alleged abuse or violation of an order of protection by the same person. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1599 Introduced by Representative Webber (D), changes the criteria for determining that the sentence for first degree murder will be life imprisonment without eligibility for parole instead of the death penalty. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1614 Introduced by Representative Sifton (D), requires at least 10% of all testing of violent offenders placed on probation, parole, or conditional release to be completed by use of a hair follicle test. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1615 Introduced by Representative Oxford (D), changes the laws regarding actions against a person for conduct or speech at a public hearing or meeting. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1624 Introduced by Representative Ellinger (D), changes the laws regarding clemency in death penalty cases. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1625 Introduced by Representative Ellinger (D), prohibits any state agent from seeking the death penalty on the basis of race and permits the use of statistical evidence in certain criminal and post-conviction relief proceedings in death penalty case. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1627 Introduced by Representative Caleb Jones (R), expands restrictions on the release of the home addresses or other information contained in department of revenue motor vehicle or driver registration records to include state and federal judges. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1631 Introduced by Representative Walton Gray (D), requires school districts to consider the adoption of dating abuse curriculum and policies. First read in the House on Thursday.

HB 1638 Introduced by Representative Curtman (R), repeals authority for political subdivisions to regulate open carrying of firearms and requires certain local ordinances incorporate statutory justifications. First read on Thursday.

HB 1618 Introduced by Representative Schieffer (D), removes the provision granting authority to regulate open carrying of firearms to political subdivisions and requires ordinances regulating the discharge of a firearm to incorporate all justification defenses. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1589 Introduced by Representative Schieffer (D), repeals authority for political subdivisions to regulate open carrying of firearms and requires certain local ordinances incorporate statutory justifications. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1621 Introduced by Representative Brown (R), makes it an unlawful employment practice to discriminate against an individual because such individual has a concealed carry endorsement or uses or has used a firearm for any lawful purpose. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1532 Introduced by Representative Schoeller (R), establishes the crime of disrupting a house of worship and enhances the penalties for the crime of institutional vandalism. Second read in the House on Monday.

DRUGS & ALCOHOL

SB 732 Introduced by Senator Curls (D), makes the punishment for trafficking cocaine the same regardless of whether the substance is powder or crack. First read on Wednesday.

EDUCATION

HB 1526 Introduced by Representative Dieckhaus (R), changes the laws regarding teacher contracts and establishes the Teacher Multiyear Contract Act. Second read and referred to the House Education Committee on Monday.

HB 1539 Introduced by Representative Tim Jones (R), establishes the Parent Empowerment and Choice Act or the Parent Trigger Act which allows parents under certain circumstances to invoke interventions for a struggling school. Second read in the House on Monday.

HB 1550 Introduced by Representative Cookson (R), establishes the Capitalism Education and Awareness Commission within the department of elementary and secondary education. Second read in the House on Monday.

HCS HB 1042 Introduced by Representative Thomson (R), adds additional duties to those of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education within the Department of Higher Education. Voted do pass out of the House Education Committee on Tuesday.

HB 1339 Introduced by Representative Wells (R), removes the June 30, 2012 expiration date of the provisions requiring every child enrolling in kindergarten or first grade in a public school to receive a comprehensive vision examination. Voted do pass out of the House Health Insurance Committee on Tuesday.

HB 1577 Introduced by Representative Largent (R), requires schools to implement specified criteria regarding the enrollment and educational success of foster care children. First read in the House on Tuesday.

HCS HB 1043 Introduced by Representative Thomson (R), changes the laws regarding the elementary and secondary school education funding formula. Voted do pass out of the House Education Committee on Wednesday.

HCS HB 1174 Introduced by Representative Lair (R), changes the laws regarding school accreditation by authorizing the State Board of Education to establish an alternative governing structure for a failing school district. Voted do pass out of the House Education Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1227 Introduced by Representative Brattin (R), establishes the Missouri Standard Science Act which requires the equal treatment of science instruction regarding evolution and intelligent design. Referred to the House Education Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1366 Introduced by Representative Fitzwater (R), requires the school board of each school district and charter school to establish and maintain an evaluation system for teachers and teaching. Referred to the House Education Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1526 Introduced by Representative Dieckhaus (R), changes the laws regarding teacher contracts and establishes the Teacher Multiyear Contract Act. Heard in the House Education Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1595 Introduced by Representative Lampe (D), establishes an Advisory Council on the Education of Gifted and Talented Children. First read in the House on Wednesday.

HB 1596 Introduced by Representative Lampe (D), requires the state board of education to designate a staff person to be in charge of educational programs for gifted and talented children. First read in the House on Wednesday.

HB 1604 Introduced by Representative Oxford (D), establishes smaller class sizes for school districts in St. Louis City and St. Louis County than the minimum and desirable standards of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1609 Introduced by Representative Nasheed (D), requires each school district to ensure that every student develops a personal plan of study prior to the end of the student’s seventh grade year. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1610 Introduced by Representative Nasheed (D), raises the compulsory school attendance age to 18 in all school districts unless the student has successfully completed 16 credits towards high school graduation. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1629 Introduced by Representative Barnes (R), allows a student to enroll in a school district other than the student’s school district of residence for the purpose of attending virtual courses or programs. First read on Wednesday.

SB 735 Introduced by Senator Stouffer (R), allows students to enroll in another school district or charter school for purposes of attending virtual courses or programs. First read on Wednesday.

SB 737 Introduced by Senator Engler (R), restricts the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education from including certain data from neglected children and delinquent children in the aggregate data of a school district. First read on Wednesday.

ELECTIONS

HB 1036 Introduced by Representative Dugger (R), repeals the provision that requires a political party’s emblem to be printed on an election ballot above the party caption. Voted do pass out of the House Rules Committee on Monday.

HB 1059 Introduced by Representative Dugger (R), changes the required percentage necessary to initiate a recount of the votes cast in an election. House Rules Committee returned to the Elections Committee on Monday.

HB 1104 Introduced by Representative Schoeller (R), changes the laws regarding elections by requiring a voter to provide photo identification. Reported do pass out of the House Rules Committee on Monday, debated on the House floor on Wednesday, but was laid over.

HB 1051 Introduced by Representative Allen (R), requires the State Auditor to perform, on a one-time basis, a comparative audit of at least five, but no more than 10, of the largest state agencies. Heard in the House General Laws Committee on Tuesday.

HB 1060 Introduced by Representative Dugger (R), changes the laws regarding elections. Heard in the House Elections Committee on Tuesday.

HB 1250 Introduced by Representative Ruzicka (R), allows certain third class cities to cancel any primary election for the office of mayor and councilman. Voted do pass out of the House Rules Committee on Tuesday.

HB 1442 Introduced by Representative Smith (R), fills a vacancy in the office of United States Senator, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, or State Treasurer by appointment by General Assembly or special election. Heard in the House Elections Committee on Tuesday.

HB 1582 Introduced by Representative Hodges (D), provides for filling vacancies in certain county offices. First read in the House on Tuesday.

HJR 41 Introduced by Representative Nasheed (D), proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting anyone elected to the General Assembly after November 1, 2008, from serving more than 12 years in any one house nor more than 24 years total in both houses. Heard in the House Elections Committee on Tuesday.

HB 1046 Introduced by Representative Rowland (R), requires proof of identity and status as a United States natural born citizen for the office of President and Vice President to be submitted with other required certification documents to the Secretary of State. Referred to the House Elections Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1236 Introduced by Representative Entlicher (R), changes the laws regarding the Fair Ballot Access Act by repealing the provision which requires a petition to form a new political party to contain the name of a resident of each Congressional district. Referred to the House Elections Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1582 Introduced by Representative Hodges (D), provides for filling vacancies in certain county offices. Second read on Wednesday.

HB 1619 Introduced by Representative McNeil (D), requires the Governor to maintain and regularly update a listing of appointees to state boards, commissions, committees, and councils including residences, races, genders, and term expiration dates. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1628 Introduced by Representative Barnes (R), prohibits the Secretary of State from writing ballot summaries if any family member has a financial interest in the measure, upon voter approval. First read on Wednesday.

FAMILY

HB 1220 Introduced by Representative Hubbard (D), requires the Department of Corrections to establish a two-year pilot project to increase the access that children have to their incarcerated mothers. Heard in the House Urban Issues Committee on Monday.

HB 1559 Introduced by Representative Hughes IV (D), increases, from no later than 15 days to no later than 60 days, after a child’s birth that the father has to file an action to establish paternity prior to an adoption or file with Putative Father Registry. Second read in the House on Monday.

HB 1169 Introduced by Representative Franz (R), changes the laws regarding the investigation of a report of child abuse that arises from a spanking in a school. Heard in the House General Laws Committee on Tuesday.

HB 1199 Introduced by Representative Sifton (D), prohibits an insurer from requiring any waiting period for health insurance coverage for maternity benefits and requires coverage to begin immediately from the effective date of the policy or plan. Heard in the House Health Insurance Committee on Tuesday.

HB 1565 Introduced by Representative Cauthorn (R), requires mandatory reporters of child abuse to report only while working or acting in their official capacity and allows, but does not require, reporting when they are off duty. First read in the House on Tuesday.

HB 1568 Introduced by Representative McManus (D), changes the laws regarding the Safe Place for Newborns Act by increasing the number of days that a parent can relinquish physical custody of a newborn without being prosecuted. First read in the House on Tuesday.

HB 1576 Introduced by Representative Largent (R), allows certain foster parents to purchase health insurance through the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan. First read in the House on Tuesday.

HB 1578 Introduced by Representative Largent (R), exempts reimbursement payments made under a contract to provide respite care for foster children from income tax. First read in the House on Tuesday.

HB 1580 Introduced by Representative Hodges (D), requires health insurance coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. First read in the House on Tuesday.

HB 1583 Introduced by Representative Carter (D), grants authority to the juvenile court to order psychiatric evaluations of a juvenile and to order admittance to a mental health facility upon the recommendation of such evaluations. First read in the House on Tuesday.

HB 1032 Introduced by Representative Allen (R), adds a licensed professional counselor to the list of those authorized to conduct a full investigation into whether an individual is suitable as an adoptive parent. Heard in the House Professional Registration Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1088 Introduced by Representative White (R), requires a checklist form to be completed prior to finalizing an adoption which verifies that all documents and procedures have been submitted, followed, and reviewed by the judge. Heard in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

HCS HB 1137 Introduced by Representative Lauer (R), changes the laws regarding adoption records. Voted do pass out of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1323 Introduced by Representative Black (D), establishes Sam Pratt’s Law which authorizes the Department of Health and Senior Services to prohibit an unlicensed child care provider from continuing to provide services if there are pending criminal charges. Referred to the House Children and Families Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1384 Introduced by Representative Cox (R), changes the laws regarding consent to the adoption of a child. Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1565 Introduced by Representative Cauthorn (R), requires mandatory reporters of child abuse to report only while working or acting in their official capacity and allows, but does not require, reporting when they are off duty. Second read on Wednesday.

HB 1576 Introduced by Representative Largent (R), allows certain foster parents to purchase health insurance through the Missouri Consolidated Health Care Plan. Second read on Wednesday.

HB 1577 Introduced by Representative Largent (R), requires schools to implement specified criteria regarding the enrollment and educational success of foster care children. Second read in the House on Wednesday.

HB 1578 Introduced by Representative Largent (R), exempts reimbursement payments made under a contract to provide respite care for foster children from income tax. Second read on Wednesday.

HB 1580 Introduced by Representative Hodges (D), requires health insurance coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. Second read in the House on Wednesday.

HB 1588 Introduced by Representative Harris (D), changes the laws regarding the notice of the relocation of a child by the custodial parent. First read in the House on Wednesday.

SB 731 Introduced by Representative Brown (R), establishes procedures to follow in child custody and visitation cases for military personnel. First read on Wednesday.

SB 739 Introduced by Senator Keaveny (D), relating to administrative child support decisions. First read in the Senate on Thursday.

HOMOSEXUALITY

HB 1620 Introduced by Representative McNeil (D), requires the Governor when selecting appointees to state boards, commissions, committees, and councils to ensure that the membership reflects racial and gender equity based on population if possible. First read on Wednesday.

PORNOGRAPHY & SEX CRIMES

HB 1208 Introduced by Representative Barnes (R), specifies that the termination of parental rights in the case of rape cannot extinguish or bar the ordering or enforcement of a child support obligation for a child born as a result of the rape. Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

TAXES

HB 1535 Introduced by Representative Burlison (R), exempts from state sales and use taxes certain business donations of tangible personal property held as inventory given to a sales tax exempt organization. Second read in the House on Monday.

HB 1536 Introduced by Representative Burlison (R), allows, upon voter approval, a political subdivision to replace any personal property taxes levied for funding the political subdivision with a revenue-neutral increase in local sales or real property taxes. Second read in the House on Monday.

SB 467 Introduced by Senator Munzlinger (R), requires agencies that receive federal grants to track and disclose the usage of the funds and the Governor to report withholdings. Second read in the Senate on Monday.

HB 1304 Introduced by Representative Kelly (D), prohibits any political subdivision from incurring any indebtedness through the issuance of a bond unless it has been approved by the voters. Referred to the House Oversight Committee on Tuesday.

HB 1569 Introduced by Representative Funderburk (R), changes the laws regarding the collection of sales and use taxes relating to nexus with Missouri. First read in the House on Tuesday.

SB 723 Introduced by Senator Ridgeway (R), modifies provisions of law regarding property tax assessment. First read in the Senate on Tuesday.

SB 725 Introduced by Senator Crowell (R), prohibits a municipality from adopting a redevelopment plan involving tax increment financing without a finding that the developer does not owe delinquent taxes. First read in the Senate on Tuesday.

HB 1341 Introduced by Representative Dugger (R), specifies that the exclusion from eligibility in any demand-side program offered by an electrical corporation of certain tax credits will not apply to low-income programs and their participants. Referred to the House Utilities Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1606 Introduced by Representative Oxford (D), establishes the Missouri Earned Income Tax Credit Act, authorizing an individual income tax credit equal to 20% of any earned income tax credit claimed by the taxpayer on his or her federal income tax return. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1616 Introduced by Representative Oxford (D), changes the laws regarding the Missouri individual income tax. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1617 Introduced by Representative Oxford (D), eliminates the state income tax deduction for federal income tax liability beginning January 1, 2013. First read on Wednesday.

SB 746 Introduced by Senator Schaefer (R), allows for the extension of certain county taxes upon voter approval. First read on Thursday.

VETERANS

HB 1099 Introduced by Representative Fitzwater (R), designates March 26 of each year as “Veterans of Operation Iraq/Enduring Freedom Day”. Reported do pass out of the House Rules Committee on Monday.

HB 1100 Introduced by Representative Fitzwater (R), designates March 30 of each year as “Vietnam Veterans Day”. Reported do pass out of the House Rules Committee on Monday.

HB 1542 Introduced by Representative Koenig (R), changes provisions relating to the collection of state money. Second read in the House on Monday.

HJR 71 Introduced by Representative Elmer (R), proposes a constitutional amendment exempting from taxation personal property of active duty military personnel. Second read in the House on Monday.

HB 1303 Introduced by Representative Kelly (D), creates the Missouri Veterans Fund within the Missouri Gaming Commission to accept certain donations by patrons of excursion gambling boats to support Missouri veterans homes. Referred to the House Veterans Committee on Tuesday.

HB 1574 Introduced by Representative Meadows (D), allows a person to apply for a veteran designation on his or her driver’s license or identification card upon providing specified proof of service. First read in the House on Tuesday.

HB 1579 Introduced by Representative Davis (R), requires institutions of higher education to award educational credits to veterans for certain courses. First read in the House on Tuesday.

HB 1093 Introduced by Representative Elmer (R), allows for a special license plate for a person who has received the Navy Cross. Referred to the House Rules Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1097 Introduced by Representative Shumake (R), allows a person to apply for a veteran designation on his or her driver’s license or identification card upon providing specified proof of service. Referred to the House Veterans Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1338 Introduced by Representative Wells (R), requires the department of transportation to add language to Missouri Welcome signs expressing the state’s gratification for the service of military personnel. Referred to the House Transportation Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1517 Introduced by Representative Nolte (R), authorizes the issuance of a military medallion, medal, and certificate to certain veterans who served in specified conflicts regardless of whether they are or ever were legal Missouri residents. Referred to the House Veterans Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1574 Introduced by Representative Meadows (D), allows a person to apply for a veteran designation on his or her driver’s license or identification card upon providing specified proof of service. Second read on Wednesday.

HB 1579 Introduced by Representative Davis (R), requires institutions of higher education to award educational credits to veterans for certain courses. Second read on Wednesday.

HCR 29 Introduced by Representative Oxford (D), requests the Adjutant General of the Missouri National Guard to establish a voluntary reporting program for Missouri National Guard members and veterans who have been exposed to depleted uranium. Offered in the House on Wednesday.

SB 728 Introduced by Senator Pearce (R), modifies provisions relating to the veterans’ commission and veterans’ affairs. First read on Wednesday.

OTHER

HB 1105 Introduced by Representative Day (R), allows the Adjutant General to waive the maximum age requirement for a member of the state militia. Reported do pass out of the House Rules Committee on Monday.

HB 1219 Introduced by Representative Elmer (R), changes the laws regarding unlawful discriminatory employment practices as they relate to the Missouri Human Rights Act and establishes the Whistleblower Protection Act. Reported do pass out of the House Rules Committee on Monday.

HB 1534 Introduced by Representative Bahr (R), declares the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as unauthorized by the United States Constitution and creates criminal penalties for persons enforcing or attempting to enforce the act. Second read in the House on Monday.

HB 1548 Introduced by Representative Scharnhorst (R), requires organizations wanting to sponsor certain events and activities held in state parks and on historic sites to obtain liability insurance based on the events or activities. Second read in the House on Monday.

HB 1549 Introduced by Representative Richardson (R), modifies the state do-not-call list by allowing cell phone numbers on the list. Second read in the House on Monday.

HB 1556 Introduced by Representative Hughes IV (D), establishes the Minority Business Enterprise and Women’s Business Enterprise Oversight Review Committee to assist these business enterprises in bidding on state contracts. Second read in the House on Monday.

HB 1557 Introduced by Representative Hughes IV (D), limits the amount of interest a title lender can charge on a loan and requires the average interest rate being charged by credit unions to be made available to the public at least quarterly. Second read in the House on Monday.

HB 1564 Introduced by Representative Hummel (D), specifies that any personal identifying information that is utilized in a voluntary registry of persons with health-related ailments to assist them during a disaster is not considered a public record. First read in the House on Monday.

HJR 72 Introduced by Representative Bahr (R), proposes a constitutional amendment relating to health care services and products. Second read in the House on Monday.

SB 715 Introduced by Senator Kraus (R), relating to the state militia. First read in the Senate on Monday.

SB 716 Introduced by Senator Schaaf (R), relating to health insurance. First read in the Senate on Monday.

SB 719 Introduced by Senator Kehoe (R), relating to the issuance of temporary boating safety identification cards to nonresidents. First read in the Senate on Monday.

HB 1108 Introduced by Representative Lauer (R), requires a telecommunications company to provide caller location information in certain emergency situations. Heard in the House Utilities Committee on Tuesday.

HB 1141 Introduced by Representative Gatschenberger (R), changes the laws regarding the “Don’t Tread on Me” special license plate. Voted do pass out of the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday, and reported do pass out of the House Rules Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1324 Introduced by Representative Loehner (R), affirms the right of Missouri citizens to raise livestock in a humane manner without the state imposing an undue burden on their owners. Heard in the House Agriculture Committee on Tuesday.

HB 1564 Introduced by Representative Hummel (D), specifies that any personal identifying information that is utilized in a voluntary registry of persons with health-related ailments to assist them during a disaster is not considered a public record. Second read in the House on Tuesday.

HB 1570 Introduced by Representative Oxford (D), changes the laws regarding quality early childhood care. First read in the House on Tuesday.

HCS HCR 3 Introduced by Representative Scharnhorst (R), submits to Congress a proposed federal balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution. Referred to the House Rules Committee on Tuesday.

HCR 9 Introduced by Representative Curtman (R), urges the United States Congress to pass the Federal Reserve Transparency Act to require a complete audit of the Federal Reserve. Referred to the House Financial Institutions Committee on Tuesday.

SB7 22 Introduced by Senator Lamping (R), bars entities that invest in the energy sector in Iran from contracting with the state and political subdivisions. First read in the Senate.

SB 724 Introduced by Senator Crowell (R), prohibits the authorization of tax credit applications until the state agency finds that the applicant remedied delinquent taxes. First read in the Senate on Tuesday.

HCS HB 1210 Introduced by Representative Gatschenberger (R, authorizes a claim clearinghouse to process and verify a request for an offset of an income tax refund and lottery winnings to satisfy an outstanding debt for ambulance services an individual received. Voted do pass out of the House Local Government Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1219 Introduced by Representative Elmer (R), changes the laws regarding unlawful discriminatory employment practices as they relate to the Missouri Human Rights Act and establishes the Whistleblower Protection Act. Debated on the House floor, but was laid over on Wednesday.

HB 1383 Introduced by Representative Cox (R), requires every state department and division that receives a federal grant of $1 million or more to make that information available on the Missouri accountability portal. Referred to the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1513 Introduced by Representative Franz (R), creates provisions relating to the rights and privileges of animals. Referred to the House General Laws Committee on Wednesday.

HCR 3 Introduced by Representative Scharnhorst (R), submits to Congress a proposed federal balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution. Referred to the House Rules Committee on Wednesday.

HCR 28 Introduced by Representative Oxford (D), urges the United States Congress to enact the Improved and Expanded Medicare for All Act. Offered in the House on Wednesday.

SB 727 Introduced by Senator Schaaf (R), creates a child care subsidy pilot program for parents to continue to receive subsidies while sharing in the costs of the benefits by enacting the Low-Wage Trap Elimination Act. First read on Wednesday.

SB 733 Introduced by Senator Richard (R), revises statutes concerning the Missouri Science and Reinvestment Act and related statutes. First read on Wednesday.

HB 1200 Introduced by Representative Sifton (D), reauthorizes the provisions regarding the Missouri Homestead Preservation Act until December 31, 2016. Heard in the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday.

HB 1251 Introduced by Representative Ruzicka (R), extends the authorization for the Department of Natural Resources to impose fees regarding the federal Safe Drinking Water Act from September 1, 2012, to September 1, 2017. Voted do pass out of the House Rules Committee on Thursday.

HB 1635 Introduced by Representative Still (D), allows a person to pay the $25 emblem-use fee to the Missouri State Humane Association for a I’m Pet Friendly special license plate at the time of registration for deposit in the Missouri Pet Spay-Neuter Fund. First read in the House on Thursday.

HB 1637 Introduced by Representative Curtman (R), recognizes gold and silver as legal tender. First read on Thursday.

HCR 13 Introduced by Representative Loehner (R), supports the use of unbiased scientific research and data regarding the management practices for rivers and streams. Voted do pass out of the House Rules Committee on Thursday.

SB 464 Introduced by Senator Schaaf (R), prohibits the establishment and operation of health insurance exchanges in Missouri unless certain criteria are met. Third read and passed through the Senate on Thursday.

SB 738 Introduced by Senator Stouffer (R), authorizes the killing of mountain lions, provided the intact carcass be turned over to DNR within 24 hours. First read in the Senate on Thursday.

SB 741 Introduced by Senator Parson (R), relating to independent audits of certain federal seizures by law enforcement agencies that use the federal forfeiture system. First read in the Senate on Thursday.

SB 743 Introduced by Senator Brown (R), relating to protective headgear for operation of motorcycles or motortricycles. First read on Thursday.

SB 744 Introduced by Senator Wright-Jones (D), requires video camera surveillance of public spaces within the State Capitol building and authorizes private security within the State Capitol. First read on Thursday.

Last Week In Review

ABORTION

HB 1357 Sponsored by Representative Gatschenberger (R), establishes state preemption for the regulation of alternatives to abortion agencies. First read on Wednesday, second read on Thursday.

HB 1075 Sponsored by Representative Sater (R), prohibits a licensed pharmacy from being required to carry or maintain in inventory any specific prescription or nonprescription drug or device. Referred to the House Health Care Policy Committee on Thursday.

HB 1385 Sponsored by Representative Cox (R), requires any entity performing or assisting in certain abortions or counseling a woman to have an abortion to file an annual report regarding moneys received under the federal Public Health Service Act. First read on Thursday.

CRIME

HB 1284 Sponsored by Representative Clem Smith (D), adds an elected official or his or her staff to the list of persons protected by enhanced penalties for assault in the first, second, and third degrees. Second read on Tuesday.

HB 1286 Sponsored by Representative Higdon (R), changes the laws regarding liability of a possessor of land relating to an individual trespassing on the possessor’s land. Second read on Tuesday.

HB 1292 Sponsored by Representative Kelley (R), creates the crime of false identification to a law enforcement officer. Second read on Tuesday.

HB 1317 Sponsored by Representative Riddle (R), expands the crime of child abuse to include shaken baby syndrome. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.

HB 1319 Sponsored by Representative Riddle (R), lowers the age for concealed carry endorsements from 21 to 18. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.

HB 1323 Sponsored by Representative Black (D), establishes Sam Pratt’s Law which authorizes the Department of Health and Senior Services to prohibit unlicensed child care providers from continuing to provide services if there are pending criminal charges. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.

HB 1326 Sponsored by Representative Cox (R), establishes the Business Premises Safety Act. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.

HB 1334 Sponsored by Representative Meadows (D), establishes the Fair Fare Passenger Safety Act of 2012 which prohibits any person operating a motor vehicle for compensation and transporting passengers from using a hand-held wireless communications. First read on Tuesday.

HB 1342 Sponsored by Representative Jason Smith (R), requires courts to award prevailing defendants their costs and attorney’s fees. First read on Tuesday, referred to the House General Laws Committee on Thursday.

HB 1344 Sponsored by Representative Nasheed (D), authorizes the expungement of certain criminal records. First read on Wednesday, second read on Thursday.

HB 1350 Sponsored by Representative Schupp (D), establishes Nathan’s Law which changes the laws regarding child care facilities. First read on Wednesday, second read on Thursday.

HB 1369 Sponsored by Representative Fitzwater (R), allows any person with a valid concealed carry endorsement to openly carry firearms on or about his or her person or in a vehicle regardless of any other state law or local ordinance. First read on Wednesday, second read on Thursday.

SB 680 Sponsored by Senator Nieves (R), repeals authority for political subdivisions to regulate open carrying of firearms and requires certain local ordinances incorporate statutory justifications. First read in the Senate on Wednesday.

HB 1125 Sponsored by Representative McCaherty (R), revises the crime of property damage in the first degree to include damaging a motor vehicle while making entry into it to steal or when the damage occurs while committing the crime within the vehicle. Referred to the House Crime Committee on Thursday.

HB 1145 Sponsored by Representative Gatschenberger (R), establishes Nathan’s Law and Sam Pratt’s Law which change the laws regarding child care providers. Referred to the House Children and Families Committee on Thursday.

HB 1167 Sponsored by Representative Wright (R), establishes Caylee’s Law which requires any parent or guardian to report the death or disappearance of a child within a specified time period. Referred to the House Crime Committee on Thursday.

HB 1184 Sponsored by Representative Parkinson (R), specifies that any person who fails to provide proof of motor vehicle financial responsibility will have the vehicle he or she is operating impounded until valid proof is provided and all fees are paid. Referred to the House General Laws Committee on Thursday.

HB 1413 Sponsored by Representative Stream (R), changes the elements of the crime of causing substantial injury or death to a service animal. First read on Thursday.

HB 1419 Sponsored by Representative Colona (D), prohibits all drivers, regardless of age, from text messaging while operating a moving motor vehicle on any highway in this state and prohibits anyone from being stopped solely to determine compliance. First read on Thursday.

HB 1420 Sponsored by Representative Colona (D), establishes a commission on the death penalty and places a moratorium on all executions until January 1, 2015. First read on Thursday.

HB 1422 Sponsored by Representative Marshall (R), revises laws regarding DNA profiling analysis. First read on Thursday.

HB 1426 Sponsored by Representative Kratky (D), specifies that a person commits the crime of unlawful use of weapons if he or she knowingly possesses a firearm while also in possession of a specified amount of a controlled substance. First read on Thursday.

HB 1428 Sponsored by Representative Kratky (D), revises the crime of unlawful use of weapons and authorizes the revocation of a concealed carry endorsement when the holder is convicted of committing a felony while in the possession of a firearm. First read on Thursday.

HJR 49 Sponsored by Representative Brattin (R), proposes a constitutional amendment specifying that the right of every citizen to possess or purchase ammunition and articles for the proper functioning of arms must not be infringed or limited. Referred to the House General Laws Committee on Thursday.

DRUGS & ALCOHOL

HB 1306 Sponsored by Representative Berry (R), prohibits caffeinated malt beverages from being imported, produced, manufactured, distributed, or sold at any retail outlet in this state. Second read on Tuesday.

HB 1328 Sponsored by Representative Cox (R), changes various provisions regarding the sale and possession of controlled substances. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.

HB 1368 Sponsored by Representative Fitzwater (R), makes the results of certain types of field tests for controlled substances admissible as evidence in certain preliminary hearings and applications for arrest warrants. First read on Wednesday, second read on Thursday.

HB 1372 Sponsored by Representative Caleb Jones (R), establishes the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Act to monitor the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances. Second read on Thursday.

HB 1412 Sponsored by Representative Walton Gray (D), allows certain organizations who sell intoxicating liquor by the drink on the premises to obtain a special permit to remain open until 3:00 a.m. each day and to open on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. First read on Thursday.

HB 1394 Sponsored by Representative Brandom (R), prohibits any public assistance recipient from using benefits to purchase liquor or tobacco products. First read on Thursday.

HB 1421 Sponsored by Representative Colona (D), changes the laws regarding the classification of marijuana as a controlled substance and allows its use for medicinal purposes under certain conditions. First read on Thursday.

EDUCATION

SB 677 Sponsored by Senator Pearce (R), relating to school accreditation. First read on Tuesday.

HB 1366 Sponsored by Representative Fitzwater (R), requires the school board of each school district and charter school to establish an evaluation system for teachers and teaching. First read on Wednesday, second read on Thursday.

HB 1228 Sponsored by Representative Tishaura Jones (D), changes the laws regarding charter schools. Referred to the House Education Committee on Thursday.

HB 1374 Sponsored by Representative Neth (R), establishes a “Transformational School District” within the boundaries of an urban district located within a city with more than four hundred thousand inhabitants. First read on Thursday.

HB 1387 Sponsored by Representative Aull (D), allows a school district to use a calendar based on hours of attendance, rather than hours and days of attendance, if the minimum number of hours is at least 1,073. First read on Thursday.

HB 1388 Sponsored by Representative Aull (D), amends laws relating to teacher tenure. First read on Thursday.

HB 1425 Sponsored by Representative McNary (R), requires each school district to establish a comprehensive program for student academic progression. First read on Thursday.

ELECTIONS

HB 1320 Sponsored by Representative Still (D), imposes campaign contribution limits. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.

HB 1340 Sponsored by Representative Dugger (R), provides for the appointment of certain interim county officials by the county commission when there is a vacancy in office. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.

HJR 60 Sponsored by Representative Black (D), proposes a constitutional amendment reducing the number of members of the House of Representatives to 120 and increasing the number of members of the Senate to 40. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.

HB 1365 Sponsored by Representative Lasater (R), prohibits felons from qualifying as a candidate for elected office in cities of the fourth classification. First read on Wednesday, second read on Thursday.

HB 1235 Sponsored by Representative Berry (R), allows election authorities to conduct records checks on persons filing a declaration of candidacy to determine the person’s eligibility to file the declaration of candidacy. Referred to the House Elections Committee on Thursday.

HB 1380 Sponsored by Representative Bahr (R), prohibits a homeowner’s association from preventing a homeowner from placing political yard signs on the homeowner’s property. First read on Thursday.

HB 1415 Sponsored by Representative Colona (D), allows an individual at a general election to vote a straight party line ticket by voting for all candidates of the same political party with a single punch or mark. First read on Thursday.

HJR 41 Sponsored by Representative Nasheed (D), proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting anyone elected to the General Assembly after November 1, 2008, from serving more than 12 years in any one house nor more than 24 years total in both houses. Referred to the House Elections Committee on Thursday.

HJR 66 Sponsored by Representative Colona (D), proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting a person from serving more than 16 years in the General Assembly in any proportion split between the House of Representatives and the Senate. First read on Thursday.

HJR 62 Sponsored by Representative Schupp (D), proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting a person from serving more than 16 years in the General Assembly in any proportion split between the House of Representatives and the Senate. Second read on Thursday.

FAMILY

HB 1288 Sponsored by Representative Higdon (R), requires the Missouri Supreme Court by rule to determine the specific language to be included in all child support orders regarding the rights and obligations of obligor parents and the child. Second read on Tuesday.

HB 1296 Sponsored by Representative Davis (R), establishes the custody and visitation rights of a deploying military parent and nondeploying parent. Second read on Tuesday.

HB 1327 Sponsored by Representative Cox (R), authorizes a public body to close certain foster care licensure data and requires the Children’s Division to prepare a detailed report of specific information obtained in the licensure process. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.

HB 1258 Sponsored by Representative Kelly (D), specifies that a mother can execute a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity under specified conditions and allows a court to rescind an amended birth certificate under specified conditions. Referred to the House Children and Families Committee on Thursday.  

HB 1259 Sponsored by Representative Kelly (D), specifies that consent to the adoption of a child is not required of a man who has not provided consistent prenatial support to the mother and baby or who is not required under Section 453.030, RSMo. Referred to the House Children and Families Committee on Thursday.

HB 1260 Sponsored by Representative Kelly (D), waives a man’s right to intervene in a termination of parental rights or adoption action unless he has had a previous and consistent relationship with the child. Referred to the House Children and Families Committee on Thursday.

HB 1384 Sponsored by Representative Cox (R), changes the requirements regarding consent for adoption of a child. First read on Thursday.

HB 1417 Sponsored by Representative Colona (D), allows an employee who is injured on the job to select his or her own health care provider to cure and relieve the effects of the injury at the expense of the employer. First read on Thursday.

PORNOGRAPHY & SEX CRIMES

HB 1411 Sponsored by Representative Walton Gray (D), establishes the Task Force on Alternative Confinement for Victims of Human Sex Trafficking within the Department of Public Safety. First read on Thursday.

TAXES

HB 1313 Sponsored by Representative Nolte (R), limits the increase in assessed valuation of residential property by the percentage of increase in the federal Social Security benefits for the elderly and disabled who own and live in their principal residence. Second read on Tuesday.

HB 1314 Sponsored by Representative Still (D), requires the Director of the Department of Revenue to enter into the multistate Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement and the department to implement the compliance provisions. Second read on Tuesday.

HB 1335 Sponsored by Representative Leara (R), changes the distribution of certain local sales taxes. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.

HB 1336 Sponsored by Representative Cierpiot (R), allows cities and counties to adopt tax and fee amnesty provisions. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.

HJR 56 Sponsored by Representative Cauthorn (R), proposes a constitutional amendment reauthorizing the Department of Conservation sales and use tax until a general election in 2022 or a special election called by the Governor for that purpose. Second read on Tuesday.

SB 661 Sponsored by Senator Schmitt (R), relating to the taxation of business income. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.

SB 662 Sponsored by Senator Schmitt (R), relating to taxation. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.

SB 668 Sponsored by Senator Lembke (R), relating to property tax bills of certain counties. First read on Tuesday.

SB 675 Sponsored by Senator Crowell (R), relating to the Missouri property tax credit. First read on Tuesday.

HB 1351 Sponsored by Representative Schupp (D), allows an individual who is 62 years of age or older to defer paying property taxes on his or her residence under certain conditions by filing a claim with the county assessor. First read on Wednesday, second read on Thursday.

HB 1356 Sponsored by Representative Funderburk (R), requires the Director of the Department of Revenue to enter into the multistate Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement and the department to implement the compliance provisions. First read on Wednesday, second read on Thursday.

HB 1362 Sponsored by Representative Schieffer (D), re-establishes the tax credit for donations to food pantries. First read on Wednesday, second read on Thursday.

SB 684 Sponsored by Senator Crowell (R), places a one year moratorium on the authorization of certain tax credits. First read in the Senate on Wednesday.

HB 1427 Sponsored by Representative Kratky (D), authorizes an income tax credit for certain small businesses who hire a person who is disabled or recently discharged from a correctional facility. First read on Thursday.

VETERANS

HB 1281 Sponsored by Representative Meadows (D), allows veterans to apply to the department of revenue to have a veteran’s designation sticker placed on his or her driver’s license or non-driver identification card. Second read on Tuesday.

HB 1287 Sponsored by Representative Higdon (R), creates the Missouri Veterans Fund within the Missouri Gaming Commission to accept certain donations by patrons of excursion gambling boats to support Missouri veterans homes. Second read on Tuesday.

HB 1297 Sponsored by Representative Davis (R), changes the professional licensure requirements for current and former military personnel. Second read on Tuesday.

HB 1301 Sponsored by Representative McCaherty (R), changes the requirements for licensure as an emergency medical technician for honorably discharged veterans. Second read on Tuesday.

HB 1303 Sponsored by Representative Kelly (D), creates the Missouri Veterans Fund within the Missouri Gaming Commission to accept certain donations by patrons of excursion gambling boats to support Missouri veterans homes. Second read on Tuesday.

HB 1315 Sponsored by Representative McCaherty (R), requires leave to be granted to all state employees who are members of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary during declared emergencies and when engaged in United States Coast Guard duties. Second read on Tuesday.

HB 1338 Sponsored by Representative Wells (R), requires the department of transportation to add language to Missouri Welcome signs expressing the state’s gratification for the service of military personnel. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday.

SB 672 Sponsored by Senator Brown (R), relating to the current and former military personnel. First read

on Tuesday.

HB 1347 Sponsored by Representative Franz (R), gives a bidding preference in a state contract for products and services manufactured, produced, or assembled by certain veteran-owned businesses headquartered in Missouri. First read on Wednesday, second read on Thursday.

OTHER

HB 1282 Sponsored by Representative Houghton (R), requires the Department of Conservation to provide licensees with the current violation code and point system list for hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses. Second read

HB 1321 Sponsored by Representative Guernsey (R), exempts the sale of feed for captive wildlife from motor fuel taxes. First read on Tuesday.

HB 1324 Sponsored by Representative Loehner (R), affirms the right of Missouri citizens to raise livestock in a humane manner without the state imposing an undue burden on their owners. First read on Tuesday, second read on Wednesday, referred to the House Agriculture Committee on Thursday.

HJR 61 Sponsored by Representative Loehner (R), proposes a constitutional amendment affirming the right of persons to raise livestock in a humane manner without the state imposing an undue economic burden on their owners. First read on Tuesday, referred to the House Ag. Committee on Thursday.

HCR 13 Sponsored by Representative Loehner (R), supports the use of unbiased scientific research and data regarding the management practices for rivers and streams. Offered on Tuesday.

HJR 63 Sponsored by Representative Loehner (R), proposes a constitutional amendment requiring four-sevenths majority vote to approve initiative petitions related to crop production or raising livestock. First read on Thursday.

HJR 58 Sponsored by Representative Kelly (D), proposes a constitutional amendment barring the General Assembly from issuing any bonds other than general obligation bonds if the repayment if wholly or partially dependent on state appropriations. Second read on Tuesday.

HJR 59 Sponsored by Representative Pollock (R), proposes a constitutional amendment guaranteeing citizens the right to hunt, fish, trap, and harvest wildlife using traditionally approved devices or methods. Second read on Tuesday.

SB 670 Sponsored by Senator Green (D), relating to real estate foreclosure. First read on Tuesday.

SB 676 Sponsored by Senator Nieves (R), the “Civil Liberties Defense Act”, relating to the laws of other countries. First read on Tuesday.

HB 1359 Sponsored by Representative Jason Smith (R), prohibits state employees who are decision makers on state contracts from being employed by the entity contracted with for at least two years from the date when the contract was initiated. First read on Wednesday.

HCS HJR 43 Sponsored by Representative Burlison (R), proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting state appropriations in any fiscal year from exceeding certain limits. Perfected on the House floor on Wednesday, first read in the Senate on Thursday.

HB 1375 Sponsored by Representative Schad (R), adds deer to the definition of “livestock” for certain purposes. First read on Thursday.

HB 1376 Sponsored by Representative Cauthorn (R), recognizes gold and silver as legal tender. First read on Thursday.

HB 1383 Sponsored by Representative Cox (R), requires agencies that receive federal grants to track and disclose the usage of the funds. First read on Thursday.

HB 1393 Sponsored by Representative Gosen (R), amends laws relating to unsecured loans of $500 or less. First read on Thursday.

HB 1418 Sponsored by Representative Colona (D), allows an employee of any public body to form and join a labor organization to collectively bargain regarding salaries and other conditions of employment. First read on Thursday.

HCR 15 Sponsored by Representative Cauthorn (R), urges the United States Congress to protect citizens from the financial hardships caused by the Federal Reserve System of paper money unbacked by gold and silver. Offered in the House on Thursday.

HJR 64 Sponsored by Representative Curtman (R), proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting any person, employer, or health care provider from being compelled to participate in any health care system. First read on Thursday.

Welcome to 2012

and the new political season!

2012

will be marked by major Primary and General Elections following

a significant political shakeup with legislative redistricting!

All State House & half of the State Senate districts, as well as

Missouri’s “8” Congressional districts are up for grabs.

2012

will also be marked by hundreds of legislative proposals

which have already been being pre-filed at the state capitol.

MFN extends our “thank you” to the many time-tested

pro-life & pro-family organizations across the state,

as well as the many tea party/patriot groups that

have sustained themselves over the last few years!

Please support those groups and organizations that

serve you and your interest with your labors and

financial support as they fight for your values!

Missouri Family Network is facing our 28^th year by recommitting ourselves

to “Defending the Traditional Family” in the broadest application of policies

that impact the culture in which we raise our children and grandchildren in.

(As far as we know, MFN has been hosting the longest non-stop

‘tea party’ under the dome of the state capitol in our state’s history!)

“Thank you” also to all who have helped us survive these

many years through your prayers and financial support!

This week the Second Regular Session of the 96th General Assembly will convene

at your state capitol in Jefferson City for the 2012 Missouri Legislative Session.

Beginning 12 noon on Wednesday, January 4^th, both the House and Senate

will spend the next five months debating the future of our state and the

freedoms which in large part frame our culture for generations to come.

As in the past twenty-seven years Missouri Family Network will be there to work

with the 163 Representatives and 34 Senators – reminding them that what they do,

or fail to do, can have a tremendous impact on the Families of this Great State.

Please be in regular prayer for us as we face issue after issue, day in and day out.

Pray that we may have grace in the eyes of lawmakers as we strive to help them

understand the pro-family perspectives related to the hundreds of bills before them.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

The first day of the 2012 legislative session.

Starting early Wednesday morning, interested lawmakers along with their staff and families will

gather for a pre-session prayer and dedication service at Concord Baptist Church in Jefferson City.

The general public is invited to attend this 9-10am program.

At noon the House and Senate members will gather in their respective chambers to officially open

the 2012 Legislative Session.  The afternoon will be a light schedule for most and in-office visits

with your respective elected lawmakers will be relatively easy to access.  Those who participate

in the Consent of the Governed Rally and who plan to present Bill of Rights displays to House

and Senate members will find most lawmakers more available than average legislative days.

Consent of the Governed Rally

First Floor Rotunda

9:30-11:30 am

Come early and expect a full house!

Thursday, January 5, 2012

The annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast is scheduled early Thursday morning and serves as a great

reminder that Missouri truly is a conservative mid-west state with solid values – values worth defending!

 A short legislative day at the capitol and the annual session will

begin in earnest the following Monday, January 9, 2011.

Last week in review: April 25-28

ABORTION

SS SCS HCS HB 116 Has been rewritten and is now the tax credit reform bill (350+ pages). As amended on the Senate floor, the bill now includes an extension on the PRC tax credit program (till 2015) and leaves the credit at its current 50% level. Perfected on the Senate floor and sent to Ways and Means Fiscal Review.

HB 197 Sponsored by Representative Tishaura Jones (D), requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to post on its web site resources relating to umbilical cord blood. Third read and passed through the Senate and reported to the House on Thursday.

HR 1826 Sponsored by Representative Long (R), supports the work of Missouri’s pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes in providing outstanding service to women and families. Referred to the House Rules Committee on Wednesday.

SS SCS SB 65 Sponsored by Senator Mayer (R), modifies provisions relating to abortion with respect to viability. Reported do pass out of the House Health Care Policy Committee and referred to Rules Committee on Wednesday.

ANIMAL RIGHTS & FAMILY FARMS

HCS HB 597 Sponsored by Representative Pollock (R), establishes the Private Landowner Protection Act which allows for the creation and enforcement of conservation easements to protect the environment and preserve certain historical or cultural property. Perfected in the House on Wednesday, third read and passed through the House on Thursday.

SB 113 Introduced by Senator Parson (R), modifies the Animal Care Facilities Act and the Puppy Mill Cruelty Prevention Act. Signed by the Governor on Wednesday.

SB 161 Introduced by Senator Munzlinger (R), modifies provisions relating to agriculture, including changes to SB 113. Amended in the House, voted through the House, reported to the Senate, passed through the Senate and delivered to the Governor. Signed by the Governor right after Six o’clock on Wednesday.

CRIME

HCS HB 297 Sponsored by Representative Riddle (R), revises the crime of abuse of a child to include knowingly inflicting cruel or excessive punishment upon a child younger than 17 years of age or knowingly causing physical injury by any means. Voted do pass out of the House Children and Families Committee on Wednesday.

HCS HB 504, 505 & 874 Sponsored by Representative Silvey (R), changes the laws regarding domestic violence and orders of protection. Reported do pass out of the House Rules Committee on Tuesday.

HCS HB 600, 337 & 413 Sponsored by Representative Schad (R), changes the laws regarding public safety. Reported to the Senate and first read on Tuesday.

SS#2 SCS SB 320 Sponsored by Senator Lamping (R), modifies provisions relating to domestic violence. Referred to the House Rules Committee on Thursday.

DRUGS & ALCOHOL

SCS HCS HB 73 & 47 Sponsored by Representative Brandom (R), requires certain applicants for and recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program benefits to be tested for the illegal use of controlled substances. Perfected in the Senate and referred to the Senate Oversight Committee on Tuesday, third read and passed through the Senate on Thursday.

HB 199 Sponsored by Representative Kelley (R), specifies that a prior or persistent offender of an intoxication-related offense must perform a specified minimum number of hours of community service as an alternative to imprisonment. Voted do pass out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday. Truly agreed to and finally passed on Thursday.

SCS HCS HB 641 Sponsored by Representative Franz (R), changes the laws regarding controlled substances. Voted do pass out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, reported do pass out of committee on Wednesday.

HB 658 Sponsored by Representative Schatz (R), reclassifies all methamphetamine precursor drugs from Schedule IV and V controlled substances to Schedule III requiring a prescription and references the provisions as the Meth Lab Elimination Act. Reported do pass out of the House Rules Committee on Tuesday.

SS SCS SB 254 Sponsored by Senator Stouffer (R), modifies Missouri’s drunk driving law to comply with federal law for purposes of transportation funding. Referred to the House Crime Committee on Tuesday.

EDUCATION

HCS HB 473 Sponsored by Representative Tishaura Jones (D), changes the laws regarding charter schools and establishes the Missouri Charter Public School Commission. Reported to the Senate and first read on Wednesday.

SCS SB 54 Sponsored by Senator Cunningham (R), creates the Amy Hestir Student Protection Act. Referred to the House Rules Committee on Wednesday.

ELECTIONS

CCS SS HCS HB 193 Sponsored by Representative Diehl (R), establishes the basic format for dividing Missouri into eight Congressional districts based on the 2010 census estimates. Truly agreed to and finally passed on Wednesday.

HB 217 Sponsored by Representative Dugger (R), allows an election authority to use an electronic voter identification system or electronic signature pad to verify voter identification information at a polling place. Truly agreed to and finally passed on Wednesday.

SCS HB 503 Sponsored by Representative Dugger (R), repeals a provision requiring a presidential primary to be held in February in any year a presidential election is held and sets the primary to be held in March of each presidential election year. Voted do pass out of the Senate Elections Committee on Tuesday.

HJR 6 Sponsored by Representative Cierpiot (R), proposes a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right of individuals to vote by secret ballot. Reported do pass out of the Senate Oversight Committee on Wednesday.

HCS HJR 16 Sponsored by Representative Dugger (R), proposes a constitutional amendment changing the number of voter signatures that are required to place an initiative petition or a referendum on a ballot. Perfected in the House on Tuesday, Third read and passed on Thursday.

HCS#2 SB 3 Sponsored by Senator Stouffer (R), establishes photo identification requirements for voting. Referred to the House Fiscal Review on Tuesday.

HCS SS SB 202 Sponsored by Senator Crowell (R), requires authorization for certain labor unions to withhold fees from paychecks or make political contributions. Reported do pass out of the House Workforce Development Committee and referred to the House Rules Committee on Tuesday.

HCS SCS SB 270 Sponsored by Senator Kraus (R), modifies the dates available for public elections. Referred to the House Rules Committee on Thursday.

HCS#2 SJR 2 Sponsored by Senator Stouffer (R), allows enabling legislation for photographic identification for voting. Reported do pass out of the House fiscal Review Committee on Thursday.

SJR 12 Sponsored by Senator Green (D), limits the total service in the General Assembly to sixteen years in any proportion between the Senate and the House of Representatives. Reported to the House and first read on Thursday.

FAMILY

HB 565 Sponsored by Representative Denison (R), specifies that any person who makes a report of suspected child abuse to the proper authorities will be immune from civil and criminal liability. Voted do pass out of the House Children and Families Committee on Wednesday.

GOVERNMENT ETHICS & SOCIALISM

HB 139 Sponsored by Representative Smith (R), requires the Office of Administration to maintain public school and county and municipal government accountability information and the Governor’s travel information on the Missouri Accountability Portal. Heard in the Senate General Laws Committee on Tuesday.

HB 349 Sponsored by Representative Newman (D), changes the laws regarding equal employment practices. Voted do pass out of the House Workforce Development Committee on Tuesday.

HB 423 Sponsored by Representative Burlison (R), authorizes Missouri to adopt the provisions of the Health Care Compact to improve health care policy by returning the authority to regulate health care to the state legislatures. Truly agreed to and finally passed on Wednesday.

SCS HCS#2 HB 609 Sponsored by Representative Molendorp (R), establishes the Show-Me Health Insurance Exchange Act. Reported do pass out of the Senate Small Business Committee on Wednesday.

HB 1009 Sponsored by Representative Marshall (R), prohibits any department or political subdivision of the state from contracting any liability of the state in excess of $1 million in any one-year period without the consent of the General Assembly. Heard in the House Transportation Committee on Thursday.

SCS SB 68 Sponsored by Senator Mayer (R), authorizes the issuance of subpoenas for the production of records by the General Assembly. Truly agreed to and finally passed on Thursday.

HOMOSEXUALITY

HCR 45 Sponsored by Representative Pollock (R), urges the President of the United States and the United States Congress to uphold and defend the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Voted do pass. Voted do pass out of the House Children and Families Committee on Wednesday.

PORNOGRAPHY & SEX CRIMES

SCS HCS HB 214 Sponsored by Representative Zerr (R), changes the laws regarding human trafficking. Reported do pass out of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, passes through the Senate, and reported back to the House on Thursday.

HCS HB 999 Sponsored by Representative Schad (R), changes the laws regarding sexual offender registration. Reported do pass out of the House Rules Committee on Wednesday.

SCS SB 54 Sponsored by Senator Cunningham (R), creates the Amy Hestir Student Protection Act. Referred to the House Rules Committee on Wednesday.

SS SB 286 Sponsored by Senator McKenna (D), creates the Task Force on the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children. Referred to the House Crime Committee on Tuesday.

SCS SBs 394 & 331 Sponsored by Senator Goodman (R), modifies the human trafficking provisions. Referred to the House Crime Committee on Tuesday.

RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

SCS HCS HB 250 Sponsored by Representative Cox (R), changes the laws regarding water well regulations. Voted do pass out of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday.

HCS HB 470 & 429 Sponsored by Representative Funderburk (R), changes the laws regarding the nonresident entertainer and professional athletic team income tax by exempting churches from taxation under this policy. Heard in the Senate General Laws Committee on Tuesday.

HJR 2 Sponsored by Representative McGhee (R), proposes a constitutional amendment guaranteeing a citizen’s right to pray and worship on public property and reaffirming a citizen’s right to choose any or no religion. Referred to the Senate Oversight Committee on Tuesday, reported do pass on Thursday.

SECOND AMENDMENT

HB 361 Sponsored by Representative Leara (R), establishes the Missouri Firearms Freedom Act. Voted do pass out of the Senate General Laws Committee on Tuesday, reported do pass on Wednesday.

HCR 41 Sponsored by Representative Parkinson (R), encourages every school district in Missouri to promote and include trap shooting as a high school sport. Reported do pass out of the House Rules Committee on Wednesday.

HJR 27 Sponsored by Representative Brattin (R), proposes a constitutional amendment specifying that the right of every citizen to possess, purchase ammunition, and any parts or articles for the proper functioning of arms must not be infringed. Perfected in the House on Tuesday, referred to Fiscal Review on Wednesday and third read and passed through the House on Thursday.

SCS HCS HB 294, 123, 125, 113, 271 & 215 Sponsored by Representative Riddle (R), changes the laws regarding firearms, ammunition, and concealed carry endorsements. Reported do pass in the Senate General Laws Committee on Wednesday.

SCS SB 300 Sponsored by Senator Munzlinger (R), allows the use of handguns during the muzzleloader portion of firearms deer season. Voted do pass out of the House General Laws Committee on Tuesday.

TAXES

SS SCS HCS HB 45 Sponsored by Representative Hoskins (R), changes the laws regarding the Big Government Get Off My Back Act and provides an income tax deduction for certain small businesses that create new full-time jobs. Truly agreed to and finally passed on Wednesday.

VETERANS

HCS HB 136 Sponsored by Representative Day (R), allows a spouse of an active member of the United States Armed Forces to be eligible for unemployment benefits if accompanying the spouse in the event of a military transfer. Truly agreed to and finally passed on Wednesday.

SCS HB 149 Sponsored by Representative Day (R), extends the expiration date of the provisions regarding the Missouri Military Family Relief Fund to December 31, 2017, and the termination date of the provisions to September 1, 2018. Reported to the House with SCS on Wednesday.

HB 204 Sponsored by Representative Hoskins (R), allows a resident who is on active military duty to renew his or her expired driver’s license without a complete examination if the renewal is made within a specified time from discharge or residency. Truly agreed to and finally passed on Thursday.

SCS SB 26 & 106 Sponsored by Senator Wasson (R), allows for the issuance of Nixa Education Foundation and Combat Action special license plates. Referred to the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday.