Senate Action for 2/17/2005

SB 13 - Kennedy - Authorizes tax check-off for contributions to Missouri Military Family Relief Fund
   LR: 0468S.01I    SCS SB 13
2/17/2005 -- Removed S Consent Calendar

SB 29 - Dolan - Prohibits conditional granting of permits or licenses upon billboard removal without just compensation
   LR: 0230S.02C    SCS SB 29
2/17/2005 -- Reported from S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee to Floor w/SCS

SB 32 - Bartle - Regulates sexually oriented businesses
   LR: 0099L.19C    HCS SS SCS SB 32
2/17/2005 -- Reported from S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee to Floor w/SCS

SB 98 - Champion - Changes the names of various higher education institutions
   LR: 0039S.10T    SS SCS SB 98
2/17/2005 -- H Second Read
2/17/2005 -- Referred H Higher Education Committee

SB 122 - Nodler - Creates the Energy Efficiency Implementation Act
   LR: 0177S.02T    
2/17/2005 -- Removed S Consent Calendar

SB 138 - Wheeler - Extends the Kansas City mass transportation sales tax indefinitely
   LR: 0208L.03C    HCS SCS SB 138
2/17/2005 -- Reported from S Ways & Means Committee to Floor w/SCS

SB 147 - Cauthorn - Allows Missouri Qualified Biodiesel Producer Incentive Fund to be subject to appropriations
   LR: 0775S.02P    SCS SB 147
2/17/2005 -- Reported from S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee to Floor w/SCS

SB 148 - Nodler - Modifies the Land Reclamation Act
   LR: 0758S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- Removed S Consent Calendar

SB 179 - Griesheimer - Allows for utility companies to recover costs through alternate rate plans
   LR: 0983S.05T    SS SCS SB 179
2/17/2005 -- Reported from S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee to Floor w/SCS

SB 188 - Griesheimer - Provides a valuation process for business personal property
   LR: 1048S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Ways & Means Committee

SB 202 - Crowell - Merges the Administrative Law Judge retirement system into the state employees' retirement system
   LR: 1095L.05T    HCS SCS SBs 202, 33, 45, 183 & 217
2/17/2005 -- H Second Read
2/17/2005 -- Referred H Retirement Committee

SB 206 - Champion - Allows certain buildings in the City of Springfield to be eligible for tax increment financing
   LR: 0947S.03I    
2/17/2005 -- Removed S Consent Calendar

SB 225 - Cauthorn - Modifies various sections pertaining to hazardous waste
   LR: 1138L.11T    HCS SS #2 SCS SB 225
2/17/2005 -- SS for SCS S offered (Cauthorn)--(1138S.08F)
2/17/2005 -- SA 1 to SS for SCS S offered (Vogel)--1138S08.01F
2/17/2005 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar

SB 245 - Scott - Creates a partial sales tax exemption for sales of modular units
   LR: 1182L.01I    
2/17/2005 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Ways & Means Committee (1182L.02C)

SB 267 - Gibbons - Amends provisions relating to property tax reassessment
   LR: 1173S.04T    SCS SB 267
2/17/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Ways & Means Committee

SB 268 - Gibbons - Authorizes a property tax increase for Missouri history museum subdistricts
   LR: 0110S.01P    
2/17/2005 -- Voted Do Pass S Ways & Means Committee - Consent

SB 270 - Scott - Modifies the linked deposit program and other duties of the State Treasurer
   LR: 1236L.04T    HCS SCS SB 270
2/17/2005 -- Reported Truly Perfected S Rules Committee
2/17/2005 -- Referred S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee

SB 272 - Gross - Limits amount of revenue collectable from gaming boat admission fees
   LR: 0880L.10T    HCS SCS SB 272
2/17/2005 -- Hearing Conducted S Ways & Means Committee

SB 344 - Wheeler - Eliminates the requirement of service of summons in unlawful detainer actions by certified mail
   LR: 1523S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 345 - Vogel - Creates provisions for transfer of ownership of a company and the employer's obligation for the unemployment experience
   LR: 1546S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations Committee

SB 346 - Clemens - Limits paddlesport outfitters liability
   LR: 1597S.06P    SS SCS SB 346
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee

SB 347 - Clemens - Modifies education requirements for professional counselors
   LR: 1114S.03T    
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health Committee

SB 348 - Clemens - Exempts dentists from acupuncture licensing requirements
   LR: 1492S.02P    SS SB 348
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 349 - Green - Makes various changes relating to prevailing wage law
   LR: 0879S.02I    
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations Committee

SB 350 - Wilson - Prohibits distribution of controlled substances in parks
   LR: 1604S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 351 - Ridgeway - Provides for a minor to receive a minor in possession if he or she has a detectable blood alcohol content
   LR: 1605S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 352 - Stouffer - Creates an income tax credit for child care services by a qualified spouse
   LR: 1613S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Ways & Means Committee

SB 353 - Gibbons - Extends expiration date of the Missouri senior RX program
   LR: 1502S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health Committee

SB 354 - Griesheimer - Allows the State Highways Commission to revoke motor carrier registrations under certain circumstances
   LR: 1631S.02P    SCS SB 354
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Transportation Committee

SB 355 - Griesheimer - Makes changes in the law relating to agriculture and agricultural products
   LR: 1623L.08T    HCS SCS SB 355
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 356 - Shields - Enhances penalties for chronic and aggravated drunk offenders and creates crime of aggravated vehicular manslaughter
   LR: 1595S.02I    
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 357 - Shields - Recodification of the Kansas City Police and Civilian Employees' Retirement System
   LR: 1381S.01P    
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 358 - Taylor - Restructures the board of directors for tourism districts and recalculates the dispersion of sales taxes in those districts
   LR: 1570S.01P    
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 359 - Taylor - Provides for price and performance comparisons of health care facilities to be posted on a state website
   LR: 1598S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health Committee

SB 360 - Bray - Modifies various tax provisions
   LR: 1471S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- Second Read and Referred S Ways & Means Committee

SB 368 - Dougherty - Provides Medicaid benefits to all cancer patients
   LR: 1322L.02I    
2/17/2005 -- S First Read

SB 369 - Dougherty - Mandates inpatient insurance coverage for mastectomies and reconstructive surgeries
   LR: 1568L.01I    
2/17/2005 -- S First Read

SB 370 - Dougherty - Prohibits homeowner insurers from cancelling or nonrenewing policies based upon claim inquiries
   LR: 1591S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- S First Read

SB 371 - Dolan - Prohibits gifts from lobbyists to members of the General Assembly and modifies legislator per diem
   LR: 1681S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- S First Read

SB 372 - Engler - Provides for various measures relating to bicycle safety and the duties owed to bicyclists by motorists
   LR: 1514L.07T    HCS SCS SB 372
2/17/2005 -- S First Read

SB 373 - Bartle - Amends provisions dealing with members of the board of directors for the Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Company
   LR: 1641S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- S First Read

SB 374 - Loudon - Designates a portion of State Highway 370 as the "Officer Scott Armstrong Memorial Highway"
   LR: 1655S.02P    SCS SB 374
2/17/2005 -- S First Read

SB 375 - Loudon - A state worker with ten years of service under MOSERS will be credited for all of the years that person served in the military
   LR: 0950S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- S First Read

SB 376 - Loudon - Provides immunity from liability to private contractors working under the direction of the children's division
   LR: 1625S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- S First Read

SB 377 - Loudon - Allows practice of physical therapy on animals with prescription from a veterinarian
   LR: 0800S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- S First Read

SB 378 - Coleman - Allows a person to replace two sets of two stolen license plate tabs per year and prohibits issuance of ticket for stolen tabs
   LR: 1676S.01P    
2/17/2005 -- S First Read

SB 379 - Coleman - Sets standards for emergency care for rape victims
   LR: 1108S.02I    
2/17/2005 -- S First Read

SCR 4 - Ridgeway - Encourages legislative support of increasing physical education programs in our public schools
   LR: 1397S.02I    
2/17/2005 -- Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

SJR 8 - Bartle - Preserves an individual's right to hunt and fish
   LR: 0420S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- Removed S Consent Calendar

SJR 18 - Bartle - Grants the power to determine public school funding exclusively to the General Assembly and Governor, not the Judiciary
   LR: 1679S.01I    
2/17/2005 -- S First Read

SR 332 - Shields - Establishes rates of pay for Senate employees
   
2/17/2005 -- S adopted

HB 393 - Byrd - Changes the laws affecting claims for damages and their payment and establishes venue in all tort actions
   LR: 1188L14T    CCS SS SCS HCS HB 393
2/17/2005 -- S First Read

HB 441 - Behnen - Creates restrictions regarding the sale of products containing ephedrine and pseudoephedrine
   LR: 1367S.05T    SS SCS HCS HB 441
2/17/2005 -- S First Read (w/EC)