Missouri State Senate
Senate Bills - 1998 Session
Governor's Action on Senate Bills
Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed

SB 0470 - Allows parental access to abuse and neglect reports and findings of mental health patients
6/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0473 - Authorizes pay raises to the Kansas City Police Department
6/30/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0478 - Allows probation & parole personnel to carry firearms at all times
6/18/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0479 - A public water district may be created by simple majority if the district cannot issue bonds
6/23/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0488 - Extends authorization of vocational education in the Special School District of St. Louis County
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor (w/EC)

SB 0496 - Exempts certain firearms from the crime of transferring firearm without permit
6/18/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0501 - Modifies the Public School Retirement System
5/29/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0517 - Changes requirements for the formation of housing cooperatives
7/10/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0526 - Revises law governing lodging establishments
6/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0535 - Modifies power of the State Tax Commission regarding county reassessment
6/11/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0536 - Prohibits discharge of fireworks within certain distances where sold or stored or near gas stations
6/18/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0537 - Changes effective date of durable power of attorney laws
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0550 - County treasurer is default road district treasurer
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0551 - Modifies election dates for water district bonds
6/30/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0553 - Postsecondary course option available for high school students at all grade levels
6/11/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0558 - Establishes liability for tax-exempt entity which uses improper project exemption certificates
6/30/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0579 - Authorizes conveyance of certain state property
6/23/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0580 - Fourth class cities may adopt four-year terms for aldermen
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0583 - Establishes English as the common language of the state of Missouri
6/11/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0596 - Increases penalties for offenses against animals and modifies hunting regulations
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0597 - Allows fee collection from drainage/levy districts in counties of the first classification
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0604 - Modifies method for obtaining a motor fuel tax refund
7/10/98 - Vetoed by Governor

SB 0614 - Changes law relating to judges and judicial procedure
7/10/98 - Vetoed by Governor

SB 0619 - Revises motor vehicle fuel tax
7/10/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0626 - Revises law relating to the sale of certain dealerships
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0627 - Changes method of taxing telecommunications companies
7/10/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0629 - Authorizes levy of property tax to protect homeowners against declining property values
7/10/98 - Vetoed by Governor

SB 0631 - Allows sale of certain records in the possession of the Secretary of State
6/23/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0632 - Provides health care for certain uninsured children
6/10/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0634 - Increases penalties for drunk driving, closes loophole for minor's refusal of breathalyzer test
5/19/98 - Signed by Governor (w/EC)

SB 0642 - Authorizes payroll deductions for state employees with obligations to the state including child support
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0649 - Podiatrists may certify persons for disabled license plates
6/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0650 - Creates the State Committee of Dietitians to regulate dietitians
7/10/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0652 - Allows county tax books to be kept electronically
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0658 - Allows fund transfers and levy increases for capital projects for certain school districts
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor (w/EC)

SB 0659 - Provides job security for deputy sheriffs, and procedures for complaints against Highway Patrol members
6/18/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0674 - Makes technical changes to state adoption laws
6/23/98 - Signed by Governor (w/EC)

SB 0675 - Revises dependency deduction and "circuit breaker" law
7/08/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0676 - Allows county commissions to replace absentee board members
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0680 - Makes changes to corporate and shareholders statutes; per- mits Secretary of State to conduct business electronically
7/10/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0684 - Revises juvenile offender procedures allowing placement with Division of Youth Services
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0695 - Authorizes transfer of Southeast Missouri State University property to Cape Girardeau
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0701 - Excludes funeral expenses from asset consideration in public assistance
7/13/98 - Signed by Acting Governor

SB 0707 - Changes procedures used by tax increment finance commissions
4/20/98 - Signed by Governor (w/EC)

SB 0709 - Establishes a presidential primary in Missouri
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0719 - Modifies mortgage insurance requirements for residential loans
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0720 - Authorizes The Children's Services Commission to evaluate policies affecting children of incarcerated parents
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0722 - Prohibits insurers from discriminating on basis of domestic violence/genetic testing information
7/10/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0724 - Earmarks estimated income tax revenue on nonresident athletes and entertainers to certain funds
7/02/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0732 - Clarifies initial licensure requirements of psychologists
7/10/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0733 - Modifies certain provisions of Public School Retirement System and Non-Teacher/School Employee Retirement System
6/30/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0739 - Excludes subdivisions with lots of 5 acres or larger from wastewater system regulation in certain counties
6/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0743 - Revises laws regulating emergency response agencies
7/02/98 - Signed by Governor (w/EC)

SB 0754 - Requires HMOs to cover the cost of second opinions
6/23/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0761 - Modifies provisions of the Kansas City Public School Retirement System
6/30/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0764 - Applies statewide a requirement for public administrators to turn over estate administration to their successors
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0766 - Clarifies law regarding calculation of minimum prison terms
4/27/98 - Signed by Governor (w/EC)

SB 0778 - Modifies method of collecting delinquent personal and real property taxes
6/30/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0781 - Revises provisions relating to school desegregation, school funding and urban schools
6/23/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0786 - Changes references to "handicap" in human rights law to "disability"
6/23/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0790 - Prohibits civil actions for discrimination against dentists who provide free services
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0792 - Modifies provisions pertaining to certain loans
7/02/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0793 - Limits fees charged by Revenue Department for collection of contributions to the Elderly Home Delivered Meals Trust Fund
7/13/98 - Signed by Acting Governor

SB 0809 - Revises method of adjusting municipal boundaries in St. Louis and Jackson Counties
6/30/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0819 - Revises provisions regarding computation of prosecutors' salaries
6/18/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0820 - Allows city of O'Fallon to submit proposal for local tourism tax to public vote
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor (w/EC)

SB 0827 - Authorizes tax credits and other incentives for economic development
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0828 - Changes the name of the International Trade Show Revolving Fund to the International Promotions Revolving Fund
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0829 - Clarifies definition of "development agency" for purposes of the Missouri Development Finance Board
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0832 - Allows farming corporation ownership of agricultural land in third classification counties
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0841 - Modifies benefits for certain members of county employees' retirement systems
7/10/98 - Vetoed by Governor

SB 0842 - Prohibits alkaloids "of controlled substances" in prisons
6/18/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0844 - Modifies registration requirements of business entities and permits electronic filing
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0852 - Modifies banking and credit practices
7/10/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0854 - Revises licensure requirements for funeral directors and interns
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0861 - Modifies law governing transportation development districts
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0870 - Creates an appeal mechanism for those disqualified from employment with the Department of Mental Health
6/23/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0883 - Revises the authority of the Missouri Department of Transportation
7/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0884 - Eliminates requirement for "student curator" on Board of Curators of Lincoln University
6/11/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0897 - Modifies provisions regarding sale of natural resources by the University of Missouri
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0898 - Specifies that volunteer fire protection associations may respond to emergencies
6/18/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0900 - Clarifies takings analysis procedures under Chapter 536, RSMo
7/10/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0910 - Revises various provisions regarding child custody, visitation and support laws
7/13/98 - Signed by Acting Governor

SB 0917 - Modifies laws governing expenditure of county funds
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0918 - Repeals authority of the Department of Mental Health to lease facilities and land to others
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0922 - Modifies certain provisions relating to employment security
7/10/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0928 - Authorizes sale of property to the City of St. Peters
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0936 - Authorizes local sales tax in certain areas and expands sales and use tax exemptions
7/10/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0940 - Clarifies regulation of consignment sales of certain drugs
7/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0941 - Eligibility for public assistance
6/23/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0945 - Modifies cotton growers check-off system
7/10/98 - Signed by Governor (w/EC)

SB 0961 - Expands the child protection system to the entire state
5/06/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0963 - Extends certificate of need deadline for completion of nursing facility expansion
6/09/98 - Signed by Governor

SB 0970 - Exempts proprietary information filed with the Agriculture Department from chapter 610
7/10/98 - Vetoed by Governor

SJR 024 - Authorizes issuance of additional bonds for water pollution and stormwater control
5/28/98 - Delivered to Secretary of State