Senate Action for 2/11/2015

SB 1 - Pearce - Modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education
   LR: 0479S.09P    SCS SBs 1, 22, 49 & 70
2/11/2015 -- SCS Voted Do Pass (w/SCS SBs 1, 22, 49 & 70) S Education Committee (0479S.09C)

SB 3 - Pearce - Expands ban on using cell phones while driving to all drivers and to include telephone calls
   LR: 0459S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

SB 11 - Richard - Modifies the law relating to the ethical behavior of public officials and lobbyists
   LR: 0359S.06P    SS#2 SCS SB 11
2/11/2015 -- H Second Read

SB 15 - Dixon - Creates the Study Commission on State Tax Policy
   LR: 0302S.05P    SS SCS SB 15
2/11/2015 -- H Second Read

SB 22 - Chappelle-Nadal - Modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education
   LR: 0512S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Bill Combined (w/SCS SBs 1, 22, 49 & 70)

SB 24 - Sater - Modifies provisions of law relating to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
   LR: 0498S.15T    CCS HCS SS#2 SCS SB 24
2/11/2015 -- SS for SCS S offered (Sater)--(0498S.07F)
2/11/2015 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar
2/11/2015 -- SA 1 to SS for SCS S offered (Nasheed)--(0498S07.22S)
2/11/2015 -- Bill Placed on Informal Calendar

SB 35 - Wallingford - Creates additional requirements for public assistance eligibility verification
   LR: 0273H.05C    HCS SCS SB 35
2/11/2015 -- Reported Truly Perfected S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

SB 49 - Sifton - Modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education
   LR: 0237S.03I    
2/11/2015 -- Bill Combined (w/SCS SBs 1, 22, 49 & 70)

SB 58 - Dixon - Modifies and repeals a number of existing, expired or obsolete committees
   LR: 0286S.03T    SS SB 58
2/11/2015 -- Voted Do Pass S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee

SB 63 - Sater - Establishes the Narcotics Control Act
   LR: 0607H.08C    HCS SS SCS SBs 63 & 111
2/11/2015 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

SB 70 - LeVota - Modifies provisions relating to school accreditation and student transfers
   LR: 0326S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Bill Combined (w/SCS SBs 1, 22, 49 & 70)

SB 83 - Chappelle-Nadal - Prohibits a workforce development agency from knowingly omitting from any bidding process an entity with whom it has a contract
   LR: 0514S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee

SB 110 - Schaefer - Modifies the appointment and employment authority of the University of Missouri Board of Curators
   LR: 0245S.02P    
2/11/2015 -- Hearing Conducted S Education Committee

SB 111 - Schaaf - Establishes a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
   LR: 0661S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Hearing to be Continued S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

SB 131 - Parson - Modifies provisions relating to agriculture
   LR: 0219H.04C    HCS SCS SB 131
2/11/2015 -- Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

SB 132 - Parson - Modifies provisions relating to evidence of financial responsibility for certified commercial pesticide applicators
   LR: 0220S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

SB 138 - Parson - Repeals a provision relating to beef commodity merchandising program fees
   LR: 0223S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

SB 148 - Parson - Modifies provisions relating to business regulations
   LR: 0934H.03C    HCS SB 148
2/11/2015 -- Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

SB 149 - Parson - Creates state and local sales and use tax exemptions for data storage centers and allows municipalities to enter into loan agreements, or sell, lease, or mortgage municipal property for a technology business facility project
   LR: 0754H.09T    HCS SS SCS SB 149
2/11/2015 -- Reported Truly Perfected S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

SB 172 - Romine - Modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education
   LR: 0590L.04C    HCS SCS SB 172
2/11/2015 -- Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Education Committee

SB 173 - Romine - Modifies state funding for small school districts
   LR: 0973S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Hearing Conducted S Education Committee

SB 185 - LeVota - Modifies provisions relating to the state budget and fiscal notes
   LR: 0986S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Hearing Conducted S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee

SB 203 - Dixon - Modifies the authority of the State Auditor
   LR: 0908S.01P    
2/11/2015 -- Hearing Conducted S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee

SB 208 - Sater - Repeals a provision relating to beef commodity merchandising program fees
   LR: 1222S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

SB 224 - Romine - Requires a student to be a United States citizen or permanent resident in order to be eligible to receive reimbursements from the A+ Schools Program
   LR: 1245S.02T    SCS SB 224
2/11/2015 -- Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Education Committee

SB 234 - Kehoe - Modifies mandated reporting requirements for sexual assault victims in a long-term care facility
   LR: 1173S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 235 - Dixon - Repeals a provision of law allowing attorneys in criminal cases to fax or mail their notice of entry of appearance
   LR: 1287S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 236 - Keaveny - Increases the fine for seat belt violations from $10 to $50
   LR: 1210S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

SB 237 - Keaveny - Bars discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity
   LR: 1193S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Progress and Development Committee

SB 238 - LeVota - Prohibits retired judges or state employees from collecting retirement benefits while employed by a political subdivision
   LR: 1220S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S General Laws and Pensions Committee

SB 239 - Brown - Creates a statutory cause of action for damages against health care providers
   LR: 1309S.06T    SS SB 239
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee

SB 240 - Keaveny - Requires the State Auditor to make a one-time report on the costs of administering the death penalty
   LR: 0054S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Committee

SB 241 - Keaveny - Prohibits the use of corporal punishment and the use of spanking to discipline students in public schools
   LR: 1213S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Progress and Development Committee

SB 242 - Dixon - Allows Greene County, or any city within the county, to impose a sales tax, upon voter approval, to fund early childhood education
   LR: 1389S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Ways and Means Committee

SB 243 - Schmitt - Modifies provisions relating to MO Healthnet managed care organizations rate setting
   LR: 0290S.02I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Veterans' Affairs and Health Committee

SB 244 - Schmitt - Creates the Senior Savings Protection Act
   LR: 0843H.05T    HCS SB 244
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Seniors, Families and Children Committee

SB 245 - Hegeman - Modifies provisions relating to political subdivisions
   LR: 0780H.03C    HCS SCS SB 245
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee

SB 246 - Hegeman - Mandates that judges must disqualify themselves from hearing a proceeding in certain situations
   LR: 1153S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 247 - Sifton - Modifies provisions relating to employee wages
   LR: 1318S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee

SB 248 - Schaefer - Prohibits public higher education institutions from denying religious student associations benefits available to other student associations and from discriminating against them
   LR: 1357S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

SB 249 - Holsman - Repeals exceptions to the duty of scrap metal operators to obtain certificates of title for certain inoperable vehicles
   LR: 1094S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee

SB 250 - Onder - Creates the Missouri Electrical Industry Licensing Board and licensure requirements for a statewide electrical contractor's license
   LR: 1143S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee

SB 251 - Onder - Allows students to enroll in another school district or charter school for purposes of attending virtual courses or programs
   LR: 1045S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

SB 252 - Romine - Prohibits two-way telecommunications devices and their component parts in correctional centers and jails
   LR: 1348S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

SB 253 - Romine - Expands the authority of the Governor to convey easements without the approval of the General Assembly and expands the rights granted by the easements
   LR: 1349S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee

SB 254 - Kraus - Modifies provisions relating to motor vehicle license plates
   LR: 1424S.06T    HCS SB 254
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

SB 255 - Schaaf - Allows those licensed by the Department of Agriculture to grow and handle industrial hemp
   LR: 1398S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

SB 256 - Sater - Establishes a pilot program allowing noncustodial parents to reduce the amount of state debt owed
   LR: 1027S.03P    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Seniors, Families and Children Committee

SB 257 - Sater - Provides an additional payment for low-weight babies to managed care organizations that provide MO HealthNet services
   LR: 1411S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Veterans' Affairs and Health Committee

SB 258 - Wallingford - Extends the authority for regional jail districts to impose a sales tax until September 30, 2027
   LR: 1333S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee

SB 259 - Wallingford - Designates the priority for the state with respect to any funding for family planning services
   LR: 1296S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Seniors, Families and Children Committee

SB 260 - Schaefer - Extends the sunset on hospital reimbursement allowance tax to September 30, 2016
   LR: 1322S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee

SB 261 - Schaefer - Extends the sunset on the ground ambulance service reimbursement allowance tax to September 30, 2016
   LR: 1321S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee

SB 262 - Schaefer - Extends the sunset on the nursing facility reimbursement allowance tax to September 30, 2016
   LR: 1323S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee

SB 263 - Schaefer - Extends the sunset on the pharmacy reimbursement allowance tax to September 30, 2016
   LR: 1324S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee

SB 264 - Schaefer - Extends the sunset on the Medicaid manage care organization reimbursement allowance tax to September 30, 2016
   LR: 1325S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee

SB 265 - Schaefer - Extends the sunset on the intermediate care facility for the intellectually disable reimbursement allowance tax to September 30, 2016
   LR: 1326S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Appropriations Committee

SB 266 - Schaefer - Prohibits municipalities from providing certain services already being provided within the boundaries of the municipality without a vote of the people
   LR: 1241S.05S    SCS SB 266
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee

SB 267 - Schaefer - Increases the penalties and driver license suspension periods for those who fail to yield the right-of-way in certain instances
   LR: 0230S.03C    SCS SB 267
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

SB 268 - Pearce - Modifies the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fund and creates the Economic-Education Partnership Act
   LR: 1473S.02C    SCS SB 268
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee

SB 269 - Nasheed - Prohibits the use of restraints on children under the age of 17 during court proceedings except in certain circumstances
   LR: 1434S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 270 - Nasheed - Modifies public retirement systems
   LR: 1396H.04C    HCS SCS SB 270
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S General Laws and Pensions Committee

SB 271 - Silvey - Requires high school students and students seeking a high school equivalency certificate to receive a passing grade on a basic civics test
   LR: 1549S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

SB 272 - Riddle - Changes the laws regarding motor vehicle height and weight limits in certain city commercial zones
   LR: 1274S.01T    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

SB 273 - Riddle - Requires high school students and students seeking a high school equivalency certificate to receive a passing grade on a basic civics test
   LR: 1485S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Education Committee

SB 274 - Schupp - Applies ban on using cell phones related to text messaging while driving to all drivers
   LR: 1452S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

SB 275 - Schupp - Requires the driver and all passengers in a car or truck to wear a safety belt with certain exceptions
   LR: 1453S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

SB 276 - Walsh - Designates the third Thursday in November as the "Great American Smokeout Day"
   LR: 1392S.01P    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S General Laws and Pensions Committee

SB 277 - Walsh - Designates the month of November as "Epilepsy Awareness Month"
   LR: 1353S.01P    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S General Laws and Pensions Committee

SB 278 - Schatz - Modifies provisions relating to motor vehicles
   LR: 1427H.04C    HCS SS SCS SB 278
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

SB 279 - Brown - Requires all licensed insurance companies to report cancellation of motor vehicle insurance policies
   LR: 1171S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee

SB 280 - Keaveny - Modifies the punishment scheme for juvenile offenders of first degree murder and provides a petition process for juvenile offenders currently serving life without parole
   LR: 1524S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

SB 281 - Silvey - Provides reimbursement for behavior assessment and intervention
   LR: 1420S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Veterans' Affairs and Health Committee

SB 282 - Parson - Requires insurers to mail notices cancelling, refusing to renew, or refusing to issue automobile insurance policies through certain United States postal service methods
   LR: 1377H.02C    HCS SB 282
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Small Business, Insurance and Industry Committee

SB 283 - Kehoe - Allows political subdivisions to assign operation of a retirement plan to the Missouri Local Government Employees' Retirement System and modifies provisions relating to the Police Retirement System of the City of St. Louis
   LR: 1412H.03C    HCS SB 283
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S General Laws and Pensions Committee

SB 284 - Munzlinger - Creates the Manufacturing Infrastructure Investment Act
   LR: 1525S.02I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Jobs, Economic Development and Local Government Committee

SB 285 - Kehoe - Modifies the definition of "waters of the state"
   LR: 1557S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment Committee

SB 427 - Sifton - Mandates the establishment of safe sleeping protocols in child care facilities providing care for children under one year of age
   LR: 1767S.04C    SCS SB 427
2/11/2015 -- S First Read--SB 427-Sifton

SB 428 - Curls - Modifies the enforcement power of the Missouri Ethics Commission
   LR: 1984S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- S First Read--SB 428-Curls

SRM 1 - Chappelle-Nadal - Remonstrates against Governor Nixon for his failed and incompetent leadership and calls for his resignation or impeachment
   LR: 0948S.03I    
2/11/2015 -- Withdrawn

SCR 5 - Romine - Creates the Missouri Lead Industry Employment, Economic Development and Environmental Remediation Task Force
   LR: 0367S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Referred H Conservation and Natural Resources Committee

SCR 7 - Brown - Urges the Department of Defense and the Congressional delegation to protect, preserve, and promote state military bases and agencies
   LR: 1308S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Referred H Veterans Committee

SCR 17 - Hegeman - Urges schools, little league and recreational programs, law enforcement, and prosecutors to do all they can to put an end to threats and assaults on sports officials
   LR: 2043S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

SCR 18 - Schupp - Expresses the support of the General Assembly for the practice of Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong
   LR: 1617S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

SCR 19 - Schaefer - Applies to Congress for the calling of an Article V convention of states to propose certain amendments to the United States Constitution which place limits on the federal government
   LR: 2096S.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Second Read and Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee

HCR 20 - Lynch - Urges the Department of Defense and the Congressional delegation to protect, preserve and promote state military bases and agencies
   LR: 1342H.01I    
2/11/2015 -- Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee