Senate Action for 2/27/2008

SB 711 - Gibbons - Modifies provisions regarding property taxation
   LR: 3297S.21Z    CCS HCS SS SCS SB 711
2/27/2008 -- S Third Read and Passed

SB 715 - Loudon - Establishes the safe schools fund and allows local school districts to utilize such moneys for a variety of safety-related expenses
   LR: 3686S.02I    
2/27/2008 -- Voted Do Pass S Education Committee

SB 778 - Justus - Provides information and the opportunity to be immunized for the human papilloma virus
   LR: 3119L.05C    HCS SS SCS SB 778
2/27/2008 -- Referred S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee

SB 806 - Engler - Requires all government buildings to fly the U.S. and Missouri flags at half-staff when any Missouri resident is killed in combat
   LR: 3487S.05T    SCS SB 806
2/27/2008 -- Reported Truly Perfected S Rules Committee

SB 826 - Justus - Modifies the requirements to deny, suspend, or revoke a liquor license because of certain employee convictions
   LR: 3381S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Voted Do Pass S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 875 - Graham - Creates the "Missouri's Civil War Trail Fund"
   LR: 3854S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Conducted S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 885 - Graham - Modifies provisions relating to the Community Children's Services Fund
   LR: 3850S.01P    
2/27/2008 -- Voted Do Pass S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee - Consent

SB 925 - Days - Modifies provisions relating to school district procedures.
   LR: 3978L.03C    HCS SB 925
2/27/2008 -- Voted Do Pass S Education Committee - Consent

SB 952 - Scott - Modifies the licensing requirements and practice of certified public accountants and accounting firms
   LR: 3979S.03C    SCS SB 952
2/27/2008 -- Removed S Consent Calendar

SB 958 - Goodman - Allows rural electric cooperatives to manage vegetation within specified areas to ensure reliable service
   LR: 3859L.03T    HCS SB 958
2/27/2008 -- Reported Truly Perfected S Rules Committee

SB 967 - Mayer - Allows Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority to originate federally guaranteed student loans under certain conditions.
   LR: 4258S.02T    SCS SB 967
2/27/2008 -- SCS Voted Do Pass S Education Committee (4258S.02C)

SB 1018 - Rupp - Allows municipalities in St. Charles County to adopt ordinances for the well-being of the community and enforce such ordinances with a fine not to exceed $1,000 or three months of imprisonment
   LR: 4649S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Conducted S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 1033 - Griesheimer - Prohibits water or sewer line easements from being considered transfers of title of real property to counties and other political subdivisions
   LR: 4734L.03T    HCS SCS SB 1033
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Conducted S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 1044 - Stouffer - Modifies provisions regarding minimum ambulance staffing for ambulances staffed with volunteers
   LR: 4796S.04T    SCS SB 1044
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Conducted S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 1046 - Mayer - Codifies the employment-at-will doctrine
   LR: 4744S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Conducted S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee
2/27/2008 -- Voted Do Pass S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 1066 - Ridgeway - Modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education
   LR: 4814S.02T    
2/27/2008 -- Taken up for Third Reading
2/27/2008 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar
2/27/2008 -- Taken up for Third Reading
2/27/2008 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar
2/27/2008 -- S Third Read and Passed

SB 1072 - Rupp - Allows expanded charter school operations for charters specifying certain special education students and modifies sponsors
   LR: 4636S.02I    
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Conducted S Education Committee

SB 1078 - Rupp - Modifies provisions relating to charter schools
   LR: 4434S.03I    
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Conducted S Education Committee

SB 1084 - Coleman - Eliminates penalization for state transportation aid for school districts operating magnet schools as part of a master desegregation settlement agreement
   LR: 4947S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Conducted S Education Committee

SB 1085 - Coleman - Allows school districts to participate in the A+ Schools Program irrespective of their accreditation status
   LR: 4946S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Conducted S Education Committee

SB 1089 - Justus - Allows the City of Grandview to impose a transient guest tax
   LR: 4970S.02P    SCS SB 1089
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Conducted S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee

SB 1153 - Crowell - Modifies provisions relating to several public employee retirement systems
   LR: 5077L.03C    HCS SCS SBs 1153, 1154, 1155 & 1156
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 1154 - Crowell - Allows teacher and school retirement systems to indemnify and protect trustees and employees
   LR: 5078S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 1155 - Crowell - Modifies provisions relating to the investment of funds for teacher and school employee retirement systems
   LR: 5079S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 1156 - Crowell - Modifies provisions relating to teacher and school employee retirement systems
   LR: 4967S.02I    
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 1171 - Goodman - Places a two year moratorium upon the issuance of new licenses to operate excursion gambling boats
   LR: 5254S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Hearing Conducted S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 1174 - Goodman - Provides that covenants for transfer fees on real estate shall be unenforceable against subsequent owners
   LR: 5292S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 1175 - Goodman - Modifies various provisions of law relating to the Missouri Housing Development Commission
   LR: 5270L.02C    HCS SB 1175
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 1176 - Barnitz - Makes concealed carry endorsements valid for a period of six years rather than three years
   LR: 4882S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 1177 - Barnitz - Designates licensed professional counselors as mental health professionals in certain circumstances
   LR: 5008S.01T    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 1178 - Barnitz - Modifies property posting provisions
   LR: 5299S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee

SB 1179 - Crowell - Authorizes the Missouri Veterans' Commission to promulgate any rules necessary to administer current laws regarding the creation and maintenance of veterans' cemeteries
   LR: 5295S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 1180 - Crowell - Modifies provisions of law authorizing an income tax exemption for certain retirement benefits
   LR: 5115S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 1181 - Engler - Modifies and creates provisions pertaining to energy efficiency and energy regulation
   LR: 5267S.10T    CCS HCS SCS SBs 1181, 1100, 1262 & 1263
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Energy and the Environment Committee

SB 1182 - Smith - Creates the Missouri 4 For More Program to allow four hours of paid leave per month for parents to work with their children in school
   LR: 5296S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

SB 1183 - Bray - Modifies the membership on the Missouri Housing Development Commission
   LR: 5257S.03C    SCS SB 1183
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 1184 - Bray - Modifies various provisions relating to domestic violence
   LR: 5255S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 1185 - Gibbons - Modifies various provisions relating to prosecutors
   LR: 5288S.02P    SCS SB 1185
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 1186 - Engler - Requires applicants to prove citizenship, permanent residence, or lawful presence in order to receive state or local public benefits
   LR: 5297S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 1187 - Purgason - Removes the ninety-nine member cap on the Water Patrol membership
   LR: 5268S.01T    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 1188 - Shields - Modifies provisions of the qualified research expense tax credit program
   LR: 5309S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Ways & Means Committee

SB 1189 - Shoemyer - Modifies provisions relating to the virtual public school
   LR: 3685S.02I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

SB 1190 - Nodler - Authorizes the division of professional registration to reduce licensure fees by emergency rule under certain circumstances
   LR: 4993S.02T    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 1191 - Ridgeway - Allows Clay County school boards to enter into agreements for financing of educational facilities
   LR: 5279S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

SB 1192 - Ridgeway - Replaces several Medicaid references found in Chapter 376 with the term Mo HealthNet
   LR: 5278S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Health and Mental Health Committee

SB 1193 - Koster - Changes how salaries of county sheriffs are established
   LR: 5272S.02I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 1194 - Goodman - Increases the punishment for forcibe rape or sodomy of a child under the age of twelve to be either death or life imprisonment without probation or parole
   LR: 5213S.02I    SB 1194
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 1195 - Goodman - Requires written test for a hazardous materials endorsement to be administered in English and prohibits the use of language interpreters in connection with it
   LR: 5291S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 1196 - Goodman - Requires public bodies to provide requested public records in a certain format if the record cannot be altered by the recipient of the record
   LR: 5281S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SB 1197 - Crowell - Requires drug screening and testing for TANF applicants and recipients
   LR: 3565S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee

SB 1198 - Purgason - Prohibits the denial of access to horseback riders on state public land where horseback riding has previously been allowed except in certain circumstances
   LR: 5253S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee

SB 1202 - Crowell - Allows lenders to charge for home and auto security plans
   LR: 5334S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1202-Crowell

SB 1203 - Rupp - Allows political subdivisions to elect to cover certain personnel as members of the Missouri local government employees' retirement system
   LR: 5324S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1203-Rupp

SB 1204 - Goodman - Requires the governor to disclose information regarding tax credits and state contracts
   LR: 5332S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1204-Goodman

SB 1205 - Goodman - Creates a sales and use tax exemption for utilities, machinery and equipment purchased by certain businesses
   LR: 5269S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1205-Goodman

SB 1206 - Goodman - Requires local governments to provide 72 hours notice for public meetings
   LR: 4798S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1206-Goodman

SB 1207 - Goodman - Modifies provisions regarding the sprinkler system requirements for long-term care facilities
   LR: 5341S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1207-Goodman

SB 1208 - Goodman - Repeals the current procedures regarding criminal activity forfeiture actions and establishes new procedures
   LR: 5282S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1208-Goodman

SB 1209 - Callahan - Modifies provisions of law relating to taxes and fees
   LR: 5303L.05C    HCS SCS SB 1209
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1209-Callahan

SB 1210 - Callahan - Adds professional corporations of eligible physicians to coverage under the state legal expense fund
   LR: 5343S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1210-Callahan

SB 1211 - Callahan - Limits the sale of non-compliant cigarettes
   LR: 5138S.02I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1211-Callahan

SB 1212 - Callahan - Creates the Amy Hestir Davis Student Protection Act
   LR: 5321S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1212-Callahan

SB 1213 - Bray - Allows senior citizens and disabled persons to defer property tax payment
   LR: 3177S.02I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1213-Bray

SB 1214 - Bray - Requires racial and gender equity in the membership of boards, commissions, committees, and councils
   LR: 5135S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1214-Bray

SB 1215 - Bray - Enacts the Prevention First Act
   LR: 4821S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1215-Bray, et al

SB 1216 - Bray - Establishes the implementation of a health care quality report card
   LR: 5285S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1216-Bray

SB 1217 - Stouffer - Submits to the voters a one-cent sales tax proposal to assist in the reconstruction, rebuilding, construction, and conversion of Interstate 70 and Interstate 44 into an eight-lane interstate system
   LR: 5234S.02I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1217-Stouffer and McKenna

SB 1218 - Barnitz - Lowers the average total inmate population required to allow a circuit court to appoint an extra circuit court marshal
   LR: 5336S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1218-Barnitz

SB 1219 - Lager - Allows criminal prosecution of mother for harm to unborn child due to intentional and unlawful use of controlled substances
   LR: 5218S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1219-Lager

SB 1220 - Lager - Modifies provisions of various state tax credit programs
   LR: 5170S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1220-Lager

SB 1221 - Lager - Creates the P-20 Council to create a more efficient and effective education system
   LR: 5202S.02I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1221-Lager

SB 1222 - Engler - Requires construction employees to take drug tests before working on projects on school and state property
   LR: 5328S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1222-Engler

SB 1223 - Graham - Modifies provisions relating to the Kids' Chance Scholarship Fund
   LR: 5172S.02I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1223-Graham

SB 1224 - Mayer - Modifies the deadline for the expiration of fictitious names
   LR: 5074S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1224-Mayer

SB 1225 - Mayer - Modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education
   LR: 4694L.04C    HCS SCS SBs 1225 & 1226
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1225-Mayer

SB 1226 - Mayer - Modifies provisions relating to special education due process hearings
   LR: 4693S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1226-Mayer

SB 1227 - Mayer - Modifies various provisions relating to confidential law enforcement information
   LR: 5227S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1227-Mayer

SB 1228 - Justus - Applies the same campaign contribution limits to all committees
   LR: 5320S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1228-Justus and Smith

SB 1229 - Koster - Requires certain health carriers to provide insurance coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder under certain conditions
   LR: 5342S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1229-Koster, et al

SB 1230 - Koster - Modifies the law relating to illegal immigrants
   LR: 4447S.02I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1230-Koster

SB 1231 - Loudon - Implements instant runoff voting
   LR: 5277S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1231-Loudon and Smith

SB 1232 - Clemens - Requires high school students to fulfill the personal finance graduation requirement by completing a course through their school district or the virtual public school
   LR: 5284S.02I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1232-Clemens

SB 1233 - Shields - Designates qualified hospitals as specified myocardial infarction or stroke centers
   LR: 4823S.02I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1233-Shields

SB 1234 - Shields - Modifies provisions of the enhanced enterprise tax benefit program
   LR: 5349S.05C    SCS SBs 1234 & 1270
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1234-Shields

SB 1235 - Justus - Modifies provisions related to a trustee's powers under the Missouri Uniform Trust Code
   LR: 5391S.02T    SCS SB 1235
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1235-Justus

SB 1236 - Crowell - Allows hunting and fishing permit applicants to receive a voter registration application form as part of the application for such permits
   LR: 5367S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1236-Crowell

SB 1237 - Goodman - Provides that the filing of criminal charges are not a prerequisite for release on bail
   LR: 5381S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1237-Goodman

SB 1238 - Goodman - Expands the crime of resisting arrest, stop, or detention
   LR: 5347S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1238-Goodman

SB 1239 - Dempsey - Makes eligibility for a driver's license for persons under 18 contingent upon documentation that the applicant has complied with school district standards
   LR: 5372S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1239-Dempsey

SB 1240 - Dempsey - Repeals certain liquor control provisions pertaining to wholesalers
   LR: 5333S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1240-Dempsey

SB 1241 - Nodler - Modifies workers' compensation payments to dependents
   LR: 5366S.02I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SB 1241-Nodler

SCR 33 - Bray - Urges the President of the United States, the State Department and the United States Congress to support the peace process in Sudan
   LR: 5219S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics Committee

SCR 34 - Purgason - Urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture to keep the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) voluntary
   LR: 5201S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SCR 34-Purgason

SCR 35 - Shoemyer - Urges the U.S. Congress to support the continuation of horse processing in the United States
   LR: 5310S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SCR 35-Shoemyer, et al

SJR 46 - Purgason - Increases term limits for members of the General Assembly from eight years to twelve years in each house
   LR: 4879S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- Re-referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

SJR 48 - Stouffer - Institutes a one percent sales and use tax for the purpose of converting Interstate 70 and Interstate 44 into an eight-lane interstate system
   LR: 5236S.01I    
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--SJR 48-Stouffer and McKenna

HB 1309 - Day - Allows any family member older than 21 years of age to give written permission for a temporary instruction permit application and to occupy the seat beside the driver with a temporary permit
   LR: 3048L.02P    HCS HB 1309
2/27/2008 -- S First Read--HCS for HB 1309