Senate Action for 1/31/2007

SB 9 - Kennedy - Modifies the amount of time for which an owner is liable for an occupant's sewer or water bill in St. Louis City
   LR: 0155S.03C    SCS SB 9
1/31/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee - Consent (0155S.03C)

SB 12 - Coleman - Creates an educational grant for children and spouses of veterans who are killed in combat
   LR: 0320S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee (0320S.02C)

SB 18 - Shields - Repeals the law currently prohibiting Kansas City police officers from participating in certain political activities
   LR: 0358S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Cancelled S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 19 - Shields - Allows motor vehicle owners to receive refunds for unused registration fees under certain conditions
   LR: 0444S.01P    
1/31/2007 -- Voted Do Pass S Transportation Committee - Consent

SB 20 - Griesheimer - Modifies the laws relating to tax increment financing
   LR: 0268S.05C    SCS SB 20
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 24 - Champion - Bans bus drivers who are convicted of intoxicated-related traffic offenses from possessing a school bus endorsement
   LR: 0247S.02I    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee

SB 47 - Engler - Modifies provisions regarding fire protection
   LR: 0104L.09T    HCS SCS SB 47
1/31/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee - Consent (0104S.02C)

SB 51 - Stouffer - Increases the maximum length of driveaway saddlemount combinations from 75 feet to 97 feet
   LR: 0164S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- Voted Do Pass S Transportation Committee

SB 52 - Stouffer - Modifies various provisions relating to transportation and the regulation of motor vehicles
   LR: 0163L.06C    HCS SCS SB 52
1/31/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation Committee - Consent (0163S.03C)

SB 53 - Koster - Uses money from the state General Revenue Fund to supplement the expense of law enforcement activities of county sheriffs' departments
   LR: 0527S.03C    SCS SB 53
1/31/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee (0527S.03C)

SB 75 - Coleman - Provides for a tuition limitation for certain combat veterans
   LR: 0324L.05C    HCS SCS SB 75
1/31/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee (0324S.02C)

SB 81 - Griesheimer - Allows the city of Sullivan and the portion of the Sullivan C-2 School District located in Franklin County to levy a transient guest tax
   LR: 0259S.05T    CCS HCS SB 81
1/31/2007 -- Voted Do Pass S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee - Consent

SB 82 - Griesheimer - Modifies various provisions relating to the regulation of motor vehicles
   LR: 0319S.14T    CCS HCS SCS SB 82
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee

SB 89 - Bartle - Excludes gambling establishments from the definition of "qualified company" under the Quality Jobs Act
   LR: 0135S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 91 - Nodler - Exempts dealers who sell only emergency vehicles from certain dealer licensure requirements
   LR: 0326S.02T    SCS SB 91
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee

SB 101 - Mayer - Modifies numerous penalties for violations of motor vehicle licensing, registration, and equipment laws
   LR: 0354S.02I    
1/31/2007 -- Voted Do Pass S Transportation Committee

SB 102 - Stouffer - Increases the weight limit for certain motor vehicles equipped with idle reduction technology
   LR: 0172S.01P    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee

SB 103 - Stouffer - Modifies various provisions that relate to the registration of motor vehicles
   LR: 0171S.03P    SCS SB 103
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee

SB 104 - Stouffer - Modifies various provisions relating to regulation of motor vehicles
   LR: 0317L.10C    HCS SCS SB 104
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee

SB 115 - Scott - Authorizes the Governor to convey state property in Pettis County to the Girl Scouts-Heart of Missouri Council, Inc.
   LR: 0367S.03P    SCS SB 115
1/31/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee - Consent (0367S.03C)

SB 129 - Stouffer - Modifies how local governments can regulate outdoor advertising and modifies provisions relating to sexually oriented billboards
   LR: 0039S.05P    SS#2 SCS SB 129
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee

SB 130 - Stouffer - Modifies various provisions relating to the regulation of billboards
   LR: 0165L.02C    HCS SB 130
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee

SB 152 - Engler - Authorizes the Governor to convey state property located in St. Francois County to the city of Park Hills
   LR: 0031S.02P    
1/31/2007 -- Voted Do Pass S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee - Consent

SB 172 - Ridgeway - Modifies provisions regarding supplemental retirement benefits for Kansas City police officers and civilian employees
   LR: 0544S.01T    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 211 - Goodman - Modifies requirements for decreasing county officials' salaries
   LR: 1087S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 226 - Stouffer - Modifies various provisions relating to the administration of intoxication-related traffic offenses
   LR: 1107L.04C    HCS SCS SB 226
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee

SB 232 - Crowell - Designates a portion of Missouri Route 74/34 within Cape Girardeau County as the "John Oliver Jr. Parkway" and a portion of U.S. Highway 60 contained in Stoddard County as the "Sergeant Carl Dewayne Graham Jr. Memorial Highway"
   LR: 1159L.03C    HCS SCS SB 232
1/31/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation Committee - Consent (1159S.02C)

SB 238 - Stouffer - Requires removable windshield placards to be renewed every four years rather than two years
   LR: 1296S.01P    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee

SB 240 - Stouffer - Modifies numerous provisions relating to transportation and motor vehicles
   LR: 1299L.03C    HCS SB 240
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee

SB 244 - Mayer - Extends the termination date for certain alternative retirement provisions in the teacher and school employee retirement systems
   LR: 0505S.02P    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 264 - Green - Alters the process for annexing property to a street light maintenance district
   LR: 0033S.01P    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 268 - Coleman - Modifies provisions regarding benefits and actuarial valuations required for the St. Louis City Police Retirement System
   LR: 0619L.01P    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 287 - Crowell - Modifies several provisions relating to the distribution of proceeds in the Gaming Commission Fund
   LR: 1424S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 288 - Engler - Authorizes the Governor to convey certain state properties
   LR: 1319L.04T    HCS SCS SB 288, SB 152 & SCS SB 115
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 298 - Engler - Modifies the election process of hospital district directors in Iron County
   LR: 1405S.01T    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 311 - Scott - Modifies several provisions of law relating to transportation development districts
   LR: 1525S.02C    SCS SB 311
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 322 - Engler - Modifies various provisions relating to construction-related activities such as changing the requirements for designing and constructing state buildings and expanding commercial zones in certain areas of the state
   LR: 1536L.04T    HCS SB 322
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 384 - Coleman - Modifies procedure for replacing stolen license plate tabs and allows license plates to be encased in transparent covers
   LR: 1752L.04T    HCS SCS SB 384
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee
1/31/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Transportation Committee - Consent (1752S.03C)

SB 389 - Nodler - Modifies several provisions regarding the state's higher education system
   LR: 1654S.33T    SS#6 SCS SB 389
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Education Committee

SB 409 - Nodler - Requires candidates to file an intent to run for office
   LR: 1727S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- S First Read

SB 410 - Nodler - Requires a minimum number of ballots be provided in a tangible form by the election authority
   LR: 1728S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- S First Read

SB 411 - Clemens - Prohibits certain restrictions in motor fuel franchise contracts for certain alternative motor fuels
   LR: 1678S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- S First Read

SB 412 - Griesheimer - Allows liquor samples for tastings at retailed licensed premises
   LR: 1892S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- S First Read

SB 413 - Goodman - Requires septage pumpers to register with the Department of Natural Resources
   LR: 1795S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- S First Read

SB 414 - Goodman - Changes the definition of "adult" to a person 18 years of age or older and "child" to a person under 18 years of age in chapter pertaining to juvenile courts
   LR: 1829S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- S First Read

SB 415 - Goodman - Expands the crime of tampering with a judicial officer to prohibit certain acts against prosecutors
   LR: 1729S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- S First Read

SB 416 - Goodman - Modifies the law with regard to lands held by certain utilities and Public Service Commission approval of certain territorial agreements for water and electric service areas
   LR: 1753S.03T    CCS HCS SB 416
1/31/2007 -- S First Read

SB 417 - Goodman - Creates the "Farm Mentoring and Education Fund"
   LR: 1496S.03P    SS SB 417
1/31/2007 -- S First Read

SB 418 - Champion - Increases the monthly personal needs payment under the Supplemental Nursing Care Program
   LR: 1787S.03T    SCS SB 418
1/31/2007 -- S First Read

SB 419 - Kennedy - Modifies various provisions relating to natural resources
   LR: 1890L.03C    HCS SB 419
1/31/2007 -- S First Read

SB 420 - Gibbons - Provides that no more than four, rather than three, members of the Clean Water Commission may be from the same political party
   LR: 1964S.02T    SCS SB 420
1/31/2007 -- S First Read

SB 421 - Coleman - Exempts motor fuel used for school buses from the motor fuel tax
   LR: 1733S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- S First Read

SB 422 - Coleman - Creates an income tax check-off for contributions to the After-School Retreat Reading and Assessment Grant Program
   LR: 1734S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- S First Read

SCR 5 - Shields - Recognizes November 21, 2007, as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Day (COPD) and November as COPD month in Missouri
   LR: 1126S.02C    
1/31/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee (1126S.02C)

SCR 6 - Bray - Urges Congress to address the nation's immigration problems
   LR: 1388S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

SCR 7 - Bray - Relating to the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution
   LR: 1480S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

SCR 8 - Wilson - Urges the Departments of Health and Senior Services and Mental Health to implement their recommendations to the Governor regarding fire safety regulations for residential care facilities
   LR: 1518S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

SCR 9 - Crowell - Urges the Missouri Congressional Delegation to support legislation to extend the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
   LR: 0220S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

SCR 10 - Koster - Recognizes the area from Manhattan, Kansas, to Columbia, Missouri, as the "KC Animal Health Corridor"
   LR: 1793S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- S offered

SR 51 - Purgason - Amends Senate Rule 96 to prohibit electronic devices in the Senate Chamber
   LR: 1290S.01I    
1/31/2007 -- Voted Do Pass w/SCA #1 S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee (1290S01.01S)

SR 70 - Scott - Amends Senate Rule 96 to prohibit smoking in Senate Galleries
   
1/31/2007 -- Voted Do Pass S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee