Senate Action for 4/27/2006

SB 567 - Dougherty - Modifies provisions relating to health insurance
   LR: 3385L.05T    HCS SCS SBs 567 & 792
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
   LR: 3603L.03T    HCS SCS SB 614
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
   LR: 3627S.13T    CCS HCS SCS SB 616
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted H Senior Citizen Advocacy Committee

SB 643 - Scott - Establishes the "State Fair Escrow Fund"
   LR: 3466S.01P    
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee

SB 646 - Griesheimer - Allows for the formation of and conversion to reorganized common sewer districts
   LR: 3389L.06C    HCS SCS SB 646
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
   LR: 3281S.07S    CCS HCS SCS SB 666
4/27/2006 -- HA 5 to HCS H withdrawn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
   LR: 3198S.08T    SS SCS SB 718
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
   LR: 3386L.04C    HCS SCS SB 746
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
   LR: 3546L.04T    HCS SCS SB 765
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
   LR: 3330L.06C    HCS SCS SB 773
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
   LR: 4125L.04C    HCS SB 780
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
   LR: 3116L.05C    HCS SB 805
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
   LR: 3553L.02T    HCS SB 809
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
   LR: 4222S.03P    SCS SB 820
4/27/2006 -- Referred H Budget Committee

SB 832 - Griesheimer - Modifies Missouri's tax increment finance law
   LR: 4307L.12C    HCS SS SCS SB 832
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
   LR: 3660L.03T    HCS SB 837
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
   LR: 3937L.06T    HCS SS SCS SBs 872, 754 & 669
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
   LR: 4254S.02P    
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
   LR: 4352L.05C    HCS SCS SB 882
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
   LR: 3097S.10T    CCS HCS SS SCS SB 894
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee

SB 912 - Goodman - Establishes a virtual school program
   LR: 4591S.03T    SS SCS SB 912
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee

SB 925 - Cauthorn - Makes various technical changes to sections pertaining to hazardous waste
   LR: 4110L.10C    HCS SCS SB 925
4/27/2006 -- Reported Do Pass H Rules Committee

SB 932 - Scott - Modifies laws relating to county officials
   LR: 4624S.08T    CCS#2 HCS SCS SB 932
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
   LR: 4853L.10C    HCS SS SCS SB 969
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
   LR: 4204L.10C    HCS SS SCS SB 976
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
   LR: 4780L.02T    HCS SB 981
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
   LR: 4958S.05T    CCS HCS SCS SBs 1001, 896 & 761
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
   LR: 4947S.25T    CCS#2 HCS SS#2 SCS SBs 1014 & 730
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
   LR: 5039S.03T    CCS HCS SB 1017
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
   LR: 5109S.02P    SCS SBs 1031 & 846
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
   LR: 5171S.02P    SCS SB 1081
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
   LR: 5300L.03C    HCS SB 1102
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
   LR: 5376S.01P    
4/27/2006 -- Voted Do Pass H Conservation and Natural Resources Committee

SB 1236 - Engler - Modifies laws pertaining to dam and reservoir safety
   LR: 5486S.04P    SS SCS SB 1236
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"
   LR: 5476S.03P    SCS SBs 1239 & 1091
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
   LR: 5422L.06C    HCS SCS SB 1250
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
   LR: 5280L.01I    
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
   LR: 5730S.03I    
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.
   LR: 3021L.02P    HCS HB 1021
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
   LR: 3022S.03C    SCS HCS HB 1022
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Appropriations Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 1026 - Rucker - Prohibits protest activities during funeral services
   LR: 3558S.06T    SS SCS HCS HB 1026
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
   LR: 3261S.09C    SCS HCS HB 1030, 1033, 1146, 1225 & 1326
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
   LR: 3444L.02P    HCS HB 1036
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
   LR: 3426S.12C    SCS HCS HB 1075
4/27/2006 -- S First Read

HB 1082 - Dempsey - Modifies the laws regarding health care liens
   LR: 3829L.03P    HCS HB 1082
4/27/2006 -- S First Read

HB 1092 - Sater - Creates an income tax deduction for purchases of hybrid vehicles
   LR: 3221L.03P    HCS HB 1092
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
   LR: 3447L.01P    
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Transportation Committee to Floor

HB 1137 - Darrough - Modifies various sections pertaining to motor fuels
   LR: 3328S.03C    HCS HB 1137
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
   LR: 3429L.02P    HCS HB 1145,1359 & 1121
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Ways & Means Committee to Floor

HB 1149 - Bivins - Pertains to the regulation of water
   LR: 3774S.07T    SCS#2 HCS HB 1149
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
   LR: 3181L.14T    CCS SCS HCS HB 1270 & 1027
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
   LR: 4219L.02P    HCS HB 1275
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
   LR: 3980L.01P    
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Ways & Means Committee to Floor

HB 1306 - Smith - Modifies various provisions regarding state employee retirement
   LR: 3825L.07C    CCS SS SCS HCS HB 1306
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
   LR: 3402L.03P    HCS HB 1347
4/27/2006 -- S First Read

HB 1367 - Hobbs - Modifies bidding preference requirements for sheltered workshops
   LR: 3896S.05C    SCS HCS HB 1367
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"
   LR: 4083S.03T    SCS HCS HB 1380
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Transportation Committee to Floor w/SCS

HB 1411 - Smith - Modifies laws relating to certain boards, commissions and councils
   LR: 4281S.03C    SCS HB 1411
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
   LR: 3670L.01P    
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
   LR: 4593L.01P    
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
   LR: 4494S.04T    SCS HCS HB 1485
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted S Ways & Means Committee

HB 1521 - Richard - Modifies the Missouri Business Use Incentive for Large-Scale Development Act
   LR: 4632L.01P    
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
   LR: 4128S.03C    SCS HCS HB 1532
4/27/2006 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar

HB 1536 - Schaaf - Modifies provisions on lead abatement and prevention of lead poisoning
   LR: 4679L.01P    
4/27/2006 -- S First Read

HB 1581 - Jetton - Creates a tax credit for contributions to food pantries
   LR: 4345L.03P    HCS HB 1581
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
   LR: 4524S.02C    SCS HB 1619
4/27/2006 -- Hearing Conducted S Ways & Means Committee

HB 1632 - Cooper - Addresses various areas of telephone communication
   LR: 4830S.08C    SCS HCS HB 1632
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
   LR: 5088S.03C    SCS HCS HB 1742
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
   LR: 5249L.01T    
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations Committee to Floor

HB 1865 - Bearden - Establishes the "Access Missouri Scholarship Program"
   LR: 4724L.06S    CCS SCS HB 1865
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
   LR: 5305L.01P    
4/27/2006 -- S First Read

HB 1936 - Tilley - Modifies provisions on health care
   LR: 5526S.02C    SCS HB 1936
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
   LR: 4100S.24T    CCS SS SCS HCS HB 1944
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.
   LR: 5253L.01I    
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
   LR: 3155L.01P    
4/27/2006 -- Reported from S Ways & Means Committee to Floor