Senate Action for 2/26/2007

SB 5 - Loudon - Modifies the laws on child pornography
   LR: 0310L.12C    HCS SS SCS SB 5

2/26/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (0310S.05C)

SB 22 - Griesheimer - Modifies laws relating to political subdivisions
   LR: 0382S.12T    CCS HCS SS SCS SB 22

2/26/2007 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar

SB 30 - Nodler - Expands the sales tax exemption for common carriers
   LR: 0246S.06T    CCS HCS SB 30

2/26/2007 -- Perfected

2/26/2007 -- Reported Truly Perfected S Rules Committee

SB 46 - Mayer - Creates the "Faith-Based Organization Liaison Act"
   LR: 0353S.03P    SCS SB 46

2/26/2007 -- Reported Truly Perfected S Rules Committee

SB 79 - Scott - Creates the "State Fair Escrow Fund"
   LR: 0239S.01P    

2/26/2007 -- Perfected

SB 127 - Mayer - Modifies provisions within the Department of Transportation and Highway Patrol Employees' Retirement System
   LR: 0330L.04T    HCS SB 127

2/26/2007 -- H Second Read

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

2/26/2007 -- SS for SCS S offered (Stouffer)--(0039S.04F)

2/26/2007 -- SA 1 to SS for SCS S offered (Bartle)--(0039S04.03S)

2/26/2007 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar

SB 138 - Bray - Modifies paperwork requirements in the formation of a new political party
   LR: 0434S.01P    

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 150 - Mayer - Limits investment firm and law firm support in bond elections
   LR: 0539S.03P    SCS SB 150

2/26/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee (0539S.03C)

SB 161 - Shields - Modifies provisions relating to education
   LR: 0508L.06C    HCS SS#2 SCS SB 161

2/26/2007 -- Reported Truly Perfected S Rules Committee

SB 198 - Mayer - Modifies provisions relating to crime in or near parks, cooperative agreements with state parks, certain historic shipwrecks, and certain hunting activities on private land
   LR: 0868L.03T    HCS SCS SB 198

2/26/2007 -- H Second Read

SB 199 - Stouffer - Exempts contractors from paying sales taxes on materials used in Department of Transportation projects
   LR: 0968L.05C    HCS SCS SBs 199 & 207

2/26/2007 -- SCS S adopted

2/26/2007 -- Perfected

2/26/2007 -- Reported Truly Perfected S Rules Committee

SB 217 - Crowell - Limits the power of political subdivisions to regulate the open carrying of firearms or discharge of firearms within a jurisdiction unless in conformity with state law
   LR: 0976S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Bill Combined w/ SCS/SBs 457 & 217

SB 242 - Nodler - Amends various provisions of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement
   LR: 0846S.06C    SCS SB 242

2/26/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (0846S.06C)

SB 250 - Ridgeway - Modifies certain provisions relating to the Water Patrol
   LR: 0974S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Voted Do Pass S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 253 - Ridgeway - Exempts real and personal property of veterans' organizations from taxation
   LR: 1164S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Ways & Means Committee

SB 264 - Green - Alters the process for annexing property to a street light maintenance district
   LR: 0033S.01P    

2/26/2007 -- H Second Read

SB 285 - Crowell - Protects the conscience rights of pharmaceutical professionals
   LR: 1507S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 287 - Crowell - Modifies several provisions relating to the distribution of proceeds in the Gaming Commission Fund
   LR: 1424S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar

SB 288 - Engler - Authorizes the Governor to convey certain state properties
   LR: 1319L.04T    HCS SCS SB 288, SB 152 & SCS SB 115

2/26/2007 -- H Second Read

SB 294 - Vogel - Allows the Director of Revenue to require certain tax returns be filed electronically
   LR: 1332S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Ways & Means Committee

SB 298 - Engler - Modifies the election process of hospital district directors in Iron County
   LR: 1405S.01T    

2/26/2007 -- H Second Read

SB 302 - Loudon - Modifies provisions relating to commercial real estate liens and mechanic liens
   LR: 0848S.02T    SCS SB 302

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 306 - Crowell - Requires the Office of Administration to provide senators and representatives with access to the dome of the state capitol
   LR: 1418L.02C    HCS SB 306

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 309 - Stouffer - Modifies various provisions relating to the realm of surplus lines insurance
   LR: 1539S.02P    SCS SB 309

2/26/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee - Consent (1539S.02C)

SB 312 - Scott - Creates the Fleet Management Fund and modifies laws concerning the Office of Administration
   LR: 1249S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 315 - Clemens - Modifies provisions pertaining to cleanup of hazardous waste spills, liability for crop damage, and the voluntary permitting of certain agricultural operations
   LR: 1293L.02C    HCS SB 315

2/26/2007 -- Perfected

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

2/26/2007 -- H Second Read

SB 332 - Stouffer - Transfers the administration of the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to the Department of Public Safety
   LR: 1540S.01P    

2/26/2007 -- Voted Do Pass S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee - Consent

SB 339 - Mayer - Creates the "Fairness in Public Construction Act"
   LR: 1248S.06T    SCS SB 339

2/26/2007 -- H Second Read

2/26/2007 -- Referred H Special Committee on Workforce Development & Workplace Safety Committee

SB 355 - Vogel - Modifies requirements for state and local occupation licenses
   LR: 1565S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Ways & Means Committee

SB 366 - Koster - Creates an "Address Confidentiality Program" in the Secretary of State's Office for victims of certain crimes
   LR: 1656S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 368 - Barnitz - Modifies requirements for corporate filings
   LR: 1099L.04C    HCS SCS SB 368

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

2/26/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (1099S.02C)

SB 370 - Scott - Modifies provisions relating to abortion
   LR: 1567S.04C    SCS SBs 370, 375 & 432

2/26/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass w/ SCS/SBs 370, 375 & 432 S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (1567S.04C)

SB 372 - Justus - Creates an "Address Confidentiality Program" in the Secretary of State's Office for victims of certain crimes
   LR: 0880S.05C    SCS SBs 372 & 366

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 375 - Koster - Establishes the "Missouri Alternatives to Abortion Services Program" and the "Missouri Alternatives to Abortion Public Awareness Program"
   LR: 1796S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Bill Combined w/ SCS/SBs 370, 375 & 432

SB 380 - Koster - Provides for immunity from liability for certain health care professionals deployed during a state of emergency
   LR: 1652S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence 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

2/26/2007 -- SCS S adopted

2/26/2007 -- Perfected

2/26/2007 -- Reported Truly Perfected S Rules Committee

SB 400 - Crowell - Modifies provisions of the Film Production Tax Credit Program
   LR: 1858S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Ways & Means Committee

SB 401 - Crowell - Modifies provisions relating to purchases of creditable prior service by members of Missouri State Employees' Retirement System and MoDOT and Patrol Employees’ Retirement System
   LR: 1531S.01P    

2/26/2007 -- H Second Read

SB 402 - Crowell - Modifies provisions regarding retirement plan election options within Missouri State Employees' Retirement System
   LR: 1530S.01P    

2/26/2007 -- H Second Read

SB 403 - Crowell - Modifies provisions relating to orders for division of benefits under Missouri State Employees' Retirement System
   LR: 1520S.02P    

2/26/2007 -- H Second Read

SB 404 - Crowell - Modifies provisions relating to the reemployment of retired members of Missouri State Employees' Retirement System
   LR: 1514S.02P    

2/26/2007 -- H Second 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

2/26/2007 -- H Second Read

SB 421 - Coleman - Exempts motor fuel used for school buses from the motor fuel tax
   LR: 1733S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Ways & Means Committee

SB 426 - Justus - Allows the Supreme Court to direct the Judicial Finance Commission to consolidate its annual report with certain other reports
   LR: 1970S.01P    

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 432 - Nodler - Modifies provisions on the presentation of information in public schools relating to contraception and sexually transmitted diseases
   LR: 2023S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Bill Combined w/ SCS/SBs 370, 375 & 432

SB 438 - Ridgeway - Gives the boards of election commissioners the discretion to waive residency requirements for their employees
   LR: 1876S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 440 - Days - Changes the "Missouri Minority Business Advocacy Committee" to the "Missouri Minority and Women Business Advocacy Committee"
   LR: 2010S.01P    

2/26/2007 -- Voted Do Pass S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee - Consent

SB 442 - Stouffer - Amends the requirements for management, design and construction of state buildings
   LR: 1972S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 457 - Purgason - Modifies provisions relating to the transfer of concealable weapons and removes the permitting requirements for such weapons
   LR: 2006S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- SCS Voted Do Pass w/ SCS/SBs 457 & 217 S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (2006S.02C)

SB 471 - Clemens - Directs the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority to pay certain interest on applicable linked deposit loans
   LR: 1900S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 472 - Clemens - Creates a tax credit for qualifying sales of beef animals
   LR: 2021S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Ways & Means Committee

SB 477 - Days - Modifies certain requirements for peace officers established by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission
   LR: 2124S.02P    SCS SB 477

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 482 - Gibbons - Expands the definition of marital and family therapy to include the diagnosis of behavior and intrapersonal or interpersonal dysfunctions
   LR: 1710S.03P    SCS SB 482

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 498 - Scott - Modifies reciprocity requirements for professional counselor licenses
   LR: 2138S.01P    

2/26/2007 -- Voted Do Pass S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee - Consent

SB 516 - Goodman - Modifies several provisions of law relating to judicial procedures and personnel
   LR: 1952L.04C    HCS SB 516

2/26/2007 -- Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 561 - Engler - Alters provisions regarding teacher termination hearings
   LR: 2384S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

SB 562 - Rupp - Removes requirement that counties receive prior permission from a municipality in order to implement tax increment finance projects within such municipality
   LR: 2106S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 563 - Lager - Allows electric utilities to manage vegetation within specified areas to ensure reliable service
   LR: 2328S.02C    SCS SB 563

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee

SB 564 - Smith - Modifies which entities may sponsor a charter school
   LR: 2183S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

SB 565 - Smith - Adopts an agreement to elect the President by national popular vote
   LR: 2394S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 566 - Kennedy - Requires publishers of instructional materials to provide electronic copies of such materials for specialized uses
   LR: 2194S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

SB 567 - Coleman - Modifies the Cold Weather Rule by extending the forecast period during which service may not be disconnected if the temperature is predicted to fall below 32 degrees
   LR: 2350S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee

SB 568 - Loudon - Creates licensure requirements for electrical contractors
   LR: 0153S.04I    

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 569 - Graham - Bars lobbying firms from employing elected officials
   LR: 2351S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 570 - Clemens - Creates the Joint Committee on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)
   LR: 2415S.03P    SS SB 570

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee

SB 571 - Mayer - Modifies criteria for calculating the biodiesel production monthly incentive payment
   LR: 2288S.03C    SCS SB 571

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee

SB 572 - Vogel - Allows the curators of the University of Missouri to close certain financial records relating to donor or potential donors
   LR: 2341L.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

SB 573 - Green - Provides that at least 5 percent of the total investments of Missouri State Employees' Retirement System, Public School Retirement System and Public Education Employee Retirement System shall be invested in Missouri-based companies
   LR: 2008S.02I    

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 574 - Green - Modifies the continuing educational training requirements for 911 telecommunicators
   LR: 2395S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee

SB 575 - Justus - Requires rape victims to be informed of their right to request a drug test for the presence of a date rape drug
   LR: 2368L.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 576 - Bray - Implements the provisions of the streamlined sales and use tax agreement
   LR: 2187S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Ways & Means Committee

SB 577 - Shields - Enacts the "Missouri Health Improvement Act of 2007"
   LR: 2227L.16T    CCS HCS SS SCS SB 577

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Health and Mental Health Committee

SB 578 - Stouffer - Requires hospitals to report adverse health events
   LR: 2475S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 579 - Stouffer - Modifies provisions relating to certificate of need
   LR: 2387S.02I    

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 580 - Stouffer - Requires motorists who have had their driver's licenses suspended or revoked to display restricted license plates
   LR: 2291S.03I    

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 581 - Shoemyer - Modifies provisions relating to the state medical assistance program
   LR: 2338L.01I    

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 582 - Shoemyer - Modifies provisions of law relating to sales tax
   LR: 2375L.02C    HCS SB 582

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 583 - McKenna - Creates an income tax credit for contributions made to provide military personnel with armored protection
   LR: 2366S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 584 - Griesheimer - Modifies the licensing requirements for social workers
   LR: 2089S.02I    

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 585 - Crowell - Exempts certain products consumed in the manufacturing process from state and local sales and use tax
   LR: 2425S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 586 - Crowell - Allows hunting and fishing permit applicants to receive a voter registration application form as part of the application for such permits
   LR: 2449S.02C    SCS SB 586

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 587 - Bray - Entitles employees to take unpaid leave from work on the day of an election to serve in the election
   LR: 1277S.02I    

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 588 - Bray - Restricts firearm possession for individuals involved in domestic violence
   LR: 2421S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 589 - Bray - Adopts the "Uniform Planned Community Act"
   LR: 2388S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 590 - Gibbons - Phases out the corporate franchise tax
   LR: 2420S.02I    

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 591 - Scott - Modifies laws relating to credit union membership expansion
   LR: 2296S.05T    SS SCS SB 591

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 592 - Scott - Modifies ethics filings
   LR: 2412S.04C    SCS SB 592

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 593 - Scott - Modifies ethics complaint requirements
   LR: 2413L.03C    HCS SB 593 & SCS SB 594

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 594 - Scott - Modifies law relating to ethics
   LR: 2411S.02P    SCS SB 594

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 595 - Scott - Modifies equivalency requirements for accountants
   LR: 2450S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SB 596 - Scott - Modifies voter identification requirements
   LR: 2448S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SCR 20 - Crowell - Recognizes October 3rd of each year as Science Day
   LR: 1537S.01I    

2/26/2007 -- S First Read

SCR 21 - Shoemyer - Establishes a Joint Interim Committee on Access to Nontraditional Career and Technical Education
   LR: 1612L.01I    

2/26/2007 -- S offered

HB 14 - Icet - To appropriate money for supplemental purposes for several departments , and to transfer money among certain funds, from the funds designated for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2007
   LR: 0014L.05T    CCS SCS HCS HB 14

2/26/2007 -- Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee