The first week of the 2010 legislative session began with the typical formalities as the President Pro Tem addressed the Senate and the Speaker addressed the House.
The chambers will focus on the budget, ethics reform and incentives for business in Missouri this session.
The Governor announced the need for an additional budget cut of over $200 million. This is on top of previously reductions.
The federal stimulus funds have been utilized for this year’s budget to “shore up” shortfalls.
Next year if the economy continues on its current trend the budget will be $800 million to $1 billion dollars short.
The Governor has also announced support for an $800 million capital projects bond issue. The administration wants to take advantage of current low interest rates to issue bonds for state projects for higher education, parks and state buildings.
The Senate will hear a presentation next week regarding the “Fair Tax” initiative. A presentation will be made by the “Show Me Institute” in favor or the legislation. This constitutional amendment will be heavily pushed this year to be on the ballot for November. A very serious issue.
| Bills of interest to date include: |
HB 1211 |
Creates crime of coercing an abortion |
HB 1217 |
Relating to motorcycle helmet usage |
HB 1219 |
Relating to food allergens |
HB 1235 |
Relating to nutrition and hydration |
HB 1236 |
Establishes Negligent Screening Act |
HB 1237 |
Relating to adopted adults |
HB 1238 |
Relating to consent for an abortion |
HB 1244 |
Relating to taxes on prescribed drugs |
HB 1257 |
Relating to use of drugs during pregnancy |
HB 1259 |
Relating to at-risk newborns |
HB 1270 |
Changes name of Crippled Children's Service |
HB 1277 |
Prohibits use of tobacco on school property |
HB 1288 |
Establishes Large Carnivore Act |
HB 1289 |
Requires drug testing for TANF applicants |
HB 1293 |
Includes therapy dogs as service dogs |
HB 1299 |
Changes Sunshine Law |
HB 1301 |
Relating to imitation butter |
HB 1328 |
Relating to tobacco sales |
HB 1329 |
Establishes Volunteer Health Services Act |
HB 1332 |
Creates the crime of motorcycle stunt driving |
HB 1333 |
Relating to MO Health Insurance Pool |
HB 1345 |
Relating to selling or delivering raw milk |
HB 1356 |
Relating to public works contracts |
HB 1359 |
Allows establishment of health record banks |
HB 1360 |
Relating to WIC |
HB 1375 |
Relating to prescribing medications for STDs |
HB 1404 |
Creates crime of not controlling an animal |
HB 1449 |
Relating to advanced practice registered nurse |
HB 1465 |
Relating to services of good faith |
HB 1498 |
Relating to payment of health ins. claims |
HJR 49 |
Relating to abortions |
HJR 56 |
Fair Tax amendment |
HJR 57 |
Amendment relating to health care |
SB 594 |
Relating to adoption records |
SB 602 |
Relating to illegal drug use |
SB 607 |
Relating to drug use by benefit recipients |
SB 615 |
Relating to drug use by benefit recipients |
SB 627 |
Relating to immunizations against the HPV |
