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Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)
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HB 2536 - ETHANOL-BLENDED GASOLINE SALES - Dethrow, Mike
Repeals the Missouri Renewable Fuel Standard Act which requires most retail sales of gasoline in Missouri to include a percentage of ethanol-blended gasoline |
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Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Read Second Time (H)
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HB 2524 - FAILURE TO YIELD TO CERTAIN PERSONS - Talboy, Mike
Increases the fine for a driver who fails to yield to a pedestrian with a visual, aural, or physical disability who is using a cane or service dog |
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Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Read Second Time (H)
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HB 2506 - AGRIMISSOURI RETAILER TAX CREDIT - Loehner, Tom
Authorizes a tax credit for retailers who provide at least 15 linear feet of shelf space for AgriMissouri products |
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Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Read Second Time (H)
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HB 2503 - HUNTING - Roorda, Jeff
Prohibits owners, operators, or managers of facilities that harbor animals from knowingly allowing any person paying a fee to kill an animal that is confined, restrainted, or prevented from escaping |
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Latest Action: 03/31/2008 - Read Second Time (H)
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HB 2499 - FENCING OF CONSERVATION LANDS - Quinn, John
Requires the Department of Conservation to fence any of its lands which are in excess of 640 acres in a way to sufficiently prevent the ingress and egress of deer |
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Latest Action: 03/31/2008 - Read Second Time (H)
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HB 2498 - COLLISIONS WITH DEER - Quinn, John
Requires the Department of Conservation to pay the owner of a motor vehicle the first $250 of any damage caused to a motor vehicle that collides with a deer |
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Latest Action: 03/26/2008 - Resolutions Calendar--SCR 37-Gibbons
Bill TextSCR 37 - This resolution encourages the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers not to implement an artificial "spring rise" of the Missouri River due to its risk of exacerbating flooding problems for Missouri communities. This resolution is similar to SCR 1 (2005 Extraordinary Session). ERIKA JAQUES |
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Latest Action: 03/26/2008 - Read Second Time (H)
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HB 2445 - DANGEROUS WILD ANIMAL REGISTRATIONS - Sutherland, Mike
Changes the laws regarding the ownership, possession, or keeping of certain wild animals and requires them to be registered with the chief law enforcement official in the county where the animal is kept |
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Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Executive Session Completed (H)
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HB 2416 - DOG FIGHTING - Cunningham, Jane
Changes the laws regarding dog fighting |
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Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Offered (H)
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HCR 33 - HORSE PROCESSING FACILITIES - Quinn, Paul
Urges Congress to strongly support the continuation of horse processing in the United States |
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Latest Action: 04/03/2008 - Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
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HB 2374 - ADEQUATE CONTROL OF AN ANIMAL - Cox, Stanley
Creates the crime of failure to adequately control an animal if the owner intentionally or negligently fails to adequately control his or her animal and it bites or causes physical injury or property damage |
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Latest Action: 02/29/2008 - Read Second Time (H)
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HB 2319 - AGRICULTURAL LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM - Loehner, Tom
Requires the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority to implement a livestock feed and crop input loan guarantee program for certain livestock and poultry family farm operations |
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Latest Action: 03/03/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee
Bill TextSB 1280 - The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) shall develop and implement a Livestock Feed and Crop Input Loan Guarantee Program. The program shall provide loan guarantees for up to 50% of the amount of a loan on a declining principal basis, not to exceed $40,000 per individual loan. The loan guarantee program` shall make such payment to eligible lenders in the event of loan default by recipients of loans given for the purpose of purchasing or growing feed for livestock production. MASBDA shall charge a one-time $50 fee for each guaranteed loan and may charge a fee up to 1% per year on the outstanding principal of any guaranteed loan. These fees shall be used to administer the program. The act limits the total amount of outstanding loans that may be guaranteed by MASBDA to whatever amount is deemed to allow 20% of such loan guarantees to be immediately redeemed at any time. The act creates the Livestock Feed and Crop Input Loan Guarantee [...] show full description |
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Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee
Bill TextSB 1279 - The act specifies criteria for when non-organic dairy products shall be considered misbranded, which are: when a compositional claim cannot be confirmed through laboratory analysis; when a compositional or production-related claim is supported only by sworn statements, affidavits, or testimonials; if the product label contains a statement that is false or misleading; if the product label states that the product was produced from cows not supplemented with recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST); or when the label makes any claim regarding the composition of milk. ERIKA JAQUES |
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Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)
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HB 2283 - DAIRY PRODUCT LABELING - Cunningham, Mike
Specifies that certain dairy products will be considered misbranded based on certain labeling claims |
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Latest Action: 05/09/2008 - Referred H Agriculture Policy Committee
Bill TextSCR 35 - This resolution urges the U.S. Congress to support the continuation of horse processing in the United States and offer incentives to help create horse processing plants throughout the country. The resolution encourages the U.S. Congress to oppose two federal bills, S. 311 and H.R. 503, which relate to the slaughtering of horses and other equine animals for human consumption. ERIKA JAQUES |
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Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Resolutions Calendar--SCR 34-Purgason
Bill TextSCR 34 - This resolution urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture to continue the National Animal Identification System as a voluntary program. This resolution is similar to SCR 31 (2006). ERIKA JAQUES |
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Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Ways & Means Committee
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HB 2260 - QUALIFIED RESEARCH EXPENSES CREDIT - Storch, Rachel
Re-authorizes the tax credits for qualified research expenses, establishes the annual cap at $10 million, limits the qualified research activities, and requires that the credits be issued |
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Latest Action: 02/19/2008 - Read Second Time (H)
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HB 2186 - DEATH OR INJURY TO COMPANION ANIMALS - Low, Beth
Creates a cause of action in tort for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal |
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Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)
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HB 2167 - PROMOTING MISSOURI FOOD PRODUCTS ACT - Grill, Jason
Establishes the Promoting Missouri Food Products Act and authorizes a tax credit for certain purchasers of Missouri food products |
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Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
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HB 2174 - LARGE ANIMAL VETERINARY STUDENT LOAN - Quinn, John
Changes the laws regarding the Large Animal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program and the Large Animal Veterinary Student Loan Program |
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Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee
Bill TextSB 1111 - Under current law, the financial statements required to accompany an application for a grain dealer license must be audited or reviewed by a certified public accountant. This act retains this requirement for Class I grain dealer licenses but modifies the requirement for all other license classes so that, instead, the financial statement must be prepared by a qualified accountant. Currently, the surety bond amount required of a licensed grain dealer shall be established by the director of the Department of Agriculture and shall not be less than $20,000 nor more than $300,000. The act removes the provision requiring the director to establish the bond amount and raises the minimum to $50,000 and the maximum to $500,000. The formula for determining the surety bond amount currently requires the amount not to be less than 1%, nor greater than 5%, of the aggregate dollar amount paid for certain grain the previous fiscal year. The act increases the minimum to 2% and removes the [...] show full description |
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Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)
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HB 2045 - COUNTY TAX FOR FARMLAND PRESERVATION - Baker, Judy
Authorizes counties to impose, upon voter approval, a sales tax to fund county purchases of easements for farmland or natural land preservation |
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Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)
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HB 2039 - REMOVAL OF DOG COLLAR - Munzlinger, Brian
Creates the crime of removing an electronic or radio transmitting collar from a dog without the permission of the dog's owner with the intent to prevent or hinder the owner from locating the dog |
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Latest Action: 05/12/2008 - H Calendar H Bills with S Amendments (SCS, as amended)
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HB 2034 - FIREARM RANGES AND HUNTING PRESERVES - Munzlinger, Brian
Creates immunity from criminal and civil liability for the owners of firearm ranges and hunting preserves for noise or sound emissions resulting from the normal use of the areas |
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Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)
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HB 1941 - STEALING LIVESTOCK - Schad, Rodney
Adds farm-raised quail and pheasant to the list of animals considered as livestock as it applies to the crime of stealing |
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Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Read Second Time (H)
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HB 1953 - MIXED HUMAN-ANIMAL EMBRYOS - Lembke, Jim
Prohibits a person from knowingly creating a mixed human-animal embryo, a class D felony |
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Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - AYES: 71
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HB 1956 - PESTICIDE REGISTRATION FEES - Bivins, Walt
Creates the Pesticide Fee Fund for the deposit of annual pesticide registration fees for the administration of programs within the Bureau of Pesticide Control in the Department of Agriculture |
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Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Referred: Special Committee on Agri-Business (H)
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HB 1931 - ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS - Harris, Jeff
Changes the laws regarding the issuance of construction permits for concentrated animal feeding operations |
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Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Referred: Special Committee on Agri-Business (H)
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HB 1932 - ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS - Harris, Jeff
Prohibits certain concentrated animal feeding operations facilities from being located near a state park, state historic site, or property listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks |
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Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Rules - Hearing Conducted
Bill TextSCR 29 - This resolution requests that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service add the dates of June 1st and September 1st an additional reporting dates for rice on the Agricultural Statistics Board calendar. This resolution is similar to HCR 38 (2007). ERIKA JAQUES |
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Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)
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HB 1895 - ANIMAL-DRIVEN VEHICLES - Munzlinger, Brian
Requires animal-drawn vehicles to display reflective tape meeting certain standards on the rear and on the front corners of the vehicle |
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Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Referred: Special Committee on Agri-Business (H)
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HB 1901 - SALE AND DELIVERY OF RAW MILK - Harris, Belinda
Allows any person selling raw milk or cream to an individual for his or her own use to do so without a permit from the State Milk Board within the Department of Agriculture |
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Latest Action: 02/25/2008 - Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Bill TextSB 1032 - Under current law, certain dangerous wild animals may not be kept unless they are registered with local law enforcement except if the animals are kept in a zoo, circus, scientific or educational institution, research laboratory, veterinary hospital or animal refuge. This act removes the exception for animal refuges. The act also adds the criteria that research laboratories and scientific and educational institutions must be accredited, veterinary hospitals must be permitted by the Missouri Veterinary Medical Board, and zoos must be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in order for the exception to apply. The act specifies that the law enforcement agency responsible for receiving the registrations is the chief law enforcement official in each county or in the City of St. Louis, or his or her designee. Any such dangerous wild animal shall be registered within five days of being acquired or moved into any county or the city of St. Louis. The act adds the requirement [...] show full description |
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Latest Action: 05/05/2008 - Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
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HB 1884 - AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS - Dethrow, Mike
Changes the laws regarding agricultural programs |
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Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Referred: Agriculture Policy (H)
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HB 1847 - WILD ANIMALS - Low, Beth
Prohibits a person from knowingly possessing, harboring, selling, bartering, transferring, exchanging, or importing any wild animal for use as a pet |
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Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)
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HB 1848 - SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF PETS - Low, Beth
Requires persons adopting a dog or cat to pay a $50 fee which is refundable upon verification that the animal has been spayed or neutered |
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Latest Action: 04/08/2008 - Executive Session Completed (H)
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HB 1797 - AGING EQUINES - Viebrock, James
Allows the owner of an aging equine to deliver the animal to any nonpublic animal shelter or rescue ranch for proper disposal or the humane termination of life |
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Latest Action: 01/24/2008 - Read Second Time (H)
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HB 1803 - NATIONAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION - Kelly, Van
Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from participating in any national animal identification program under the National Identification System without authorization from the General Assembly |
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Latest Action: 05/12/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SBs 982, 834 & 819-Purgason, with SCS
Bill TextSCS/SBs 982, 834, & 819 - This act modifies provisions pertaining to dogs. SECTION 273.033Under this act, a person has an absolute defense against civil liability or criminal prosecution for killing or injuring a dog, if such person's actions were based on the reasonable belief that he or she, or another person, was in imminent danger of being harmed by the dog. It is prima facie evidence that a person considered himself to be in "imminent danger" from a dog if the person had complained at least twice to the county sheriff or animal control authority that the dog had trespassed on his property, and on at least one of those occasions the person was in reasonable apprehension for his own safety, the safety of another person, or feared damage to livestock or property. County sheriffs and animal control authorities shall notify any dog owner about a trespassing complaint made against his or her dog. A court shall award all reasonable costs to the defendant in any such suit if evidence [...] show full description |
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Latest Action: 03/04/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)
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HB 1777 - ANIMAL NEGLECT - Talboy, Mike
Changes the laws regarding the crime of animal neglect |
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Latest Action: 01/22/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee
Bill TextSB 971 - Currently, the bobwhite quail is selected as the official state game bird. This act changes the official state game bird to the Kansas Jayhawk. JIM ERTLE |
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Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Executive Session Completed (H)
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HB 1674 - FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES - Cooper, Shannon
Requires all members of the General Assembly to file a financial interest statement showing whether any state tax credits were claimed on the most recent tax return of the member or the member's family |
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Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)
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HB 1658 - EXEMPTION FOR AGRICULTURAL FENCING - Dethrow, Mike
Authorizes a state and local sales and use tax exemption for fencing materials used for agricultural purposes |
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Latest Action: 02/26/2008 - Voted Do Pass S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee
Bill TextSB 941 - This act modifies the definition of livestock in terms of what is considered a punishable offense for stealing. Under current law, it is a Class C felony to steal a horse, mule, ass, cattle, swine, sheep, or goat. This act adds calves, ratite birds (which include ostrich and emu), farm-raised fish, llamas, alpaca, buffalo, elk, and rabbits to the list of livestock for which it is a Class C felony to steal. The act makes it a Class C felony to steal farm-raised quail or pheasant. Any person who pleads guilty to or is found guilty of stealing livestock, quail, or pheasants valued at over $3,000 and who has a prior conviction for stealing livestock, quail, or pheasants shall serve at least 80% of his or her prison sentence before being eligible for probation, parole, or release. This act is identical to SCS/SB 473 (2007) and similar to SCS/SB 1100 (2006). ERIKA JAQUES |
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Latest Action: 05/12/2008 - H Calendar S Bills for Third Reading w/HCS
Bill TextHCS/SCS/SB 942 - This act modifies provisions pertaining to the administration of agriculture incentives and programs. SECTION 135.633 - Tax Credit for MELO AccreditationThis act creates a tax credit for odor abatement activities by concentrated animal feeding operations. The tax credit shall be equal to either: 1) the lesser of fifty percent of the eligible expense incurred by a producer to achieve Managed Environment Livestock Operation (MELO) accreditation or fifty thousand dollars; or 2) the lesser of seventy-five percent of the eligible expense incurred by a producer to meet preferred environmental practices or seventy-five thousand dollars. The cumulative amount of tax credits issued by the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority to all taxpayers in any fiscal year shall not exceed $300,000. The Department of Agriculture shall promulgate rules to create the MELO accreditation program. The provisions of this section shall expire three years from the effective [...] show full description |
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Latest Action: 02/20/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)
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HB 1648 - IMPOUNDMENT OF ANIMALS - Viebrock, James
Changes the laws regarding the impoundment of an animal suspected of being neglected or abused |
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Latest Action: 01/16/2008 - Read Second Time (H)
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HB 1652 - ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - Dethrow, Mike
Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from requiring participation in the National Animal Identification System without authorization from the General Assembly |
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Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
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HB 1590 - AGRICULTURAL INCENTIVES AND PROGRAMS - Munzlinger, Brian
Changes the laws regarding the administration of agricultural incentives and programs |
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Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Executive Session Held (S)
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HCR 4 - PRICES AND INVENTORIES OF RICE - Wright, Billy Pat
Requests the U.S. Department of Agriculture to add June 1st and September 1st as additional rice reporting dates on the Agricultural Statistics Board calendar |
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Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Referred: Special Committee on Agri-Business (H)
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HB 1555 - LABELING OF FOOD - Hughes, Leonard
Requires all food or food products sold in Missouri which are derived from a cloned animal to be labeled indicating that the food is or contains products derived from a cloned animal |
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Latest Action: 01/16/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee
Bill TextSB 914 - This act creates the Healthy Pet Act. Pet dealers are required to have their dogs and cats examined by a licensed veterinarian no greater than 30 days prior to sale. The act requires that pet dealers provide a written statement to the purchaser of any dog or cat containing certain facts about the animal's birth, breeding, physical traits, and medical history. The written statement shall also include a statement signed by both the pet dealer and the purchaser that the animal has no known disease, illness, or adverse health condition or the statement shall alternatively disclose any known disease, illness or adverse health condition. The act requires pet dealers to maintain certain records for up to 12 months following the date of sale of any dog or cat. Pet dealers are prohibited from selling any dog or cat with any obvious clinical sign of an infectious, contagious, parasitic, or communicable disease or with any condition for which hospitalization or nonelective surgery [...] show full description |
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Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
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HB 1566 - DOG FIGHTING - LeVota, Paul
Prohibits any person from possessing dog fighting paraphernalia and adds a penalty for a second or subsequent offense for persons committing acts related to dog fighting |
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Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
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HB 1513 - EMERGENCY DROUGHT CONDITIONS - Bruns, Mark J.
Makes it unlawful for any person to set fire to or to burn trash in an area proclaimed by the Governor to be in danger from fire due to emergency drought conditions |
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Also tagged in: Agriculture, Department Of, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Councils, Conservation, Department Of, Emergencies, Environmental Protection, Motor Fuel, Natural Resources, Department Of, Revenue, Department Of, Tax Credits Latest Action: 05/12/2008 - S Formal Calendar S Bills for Third Reading--SS for SCS for SB 898-Clemens (In Fiscal Oversight)
Bill TextSS/SCS/SB 898 - This act modifies provisions pertaining to the administration of agriculture incentives and programs. SECTIONS 32.057 and 105.485 - State Tax Credit ReportingThis act requires all members of the General Assembly to file a financial interest statement with the Missouri Ethics Commission disclosing any state tax credits claimed on the most recent state income tax return of the member, the member's spouse, or the member's dependent child. The Department of Revenue must make information regarding state tax credits claimed by a member of the General Assembly available to the public. SECTION 135.633 - Tax Credit for Odor AbatementThis act creates a tax credit for agricultural odor abatement activities. The tax credit shall be equal to either the lesser of $25,000 or 50% of the eligible expenses incurred by a Class IC or smaller concentrated animal feeding operation to implement certain odor abatement best management practices. The cumulative amount of tax credits issued [...] show full description |
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Latest Action: 02/07/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)
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HB 1483 - NOXIOUS WEEDS - Wells, Don
Designates spotted knapweed and sericea lespedeza as noxious weeds |
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Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
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HB 1438 - USE OF PUBLIC LANDS - Kelly, Van
Allows all United States residents access to lands owned, managed, or funded by the state for the purpose of riding horses or mules under certain conditions |
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Latest Action: 02/20/2008 - Hearing Conducted S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee
Bill TextSB 886 - This act allows any city, town, or village to adopt ordinances, orders, or regulations to control dangerous dogs, provided that no such ordinances, orders, or regulations are specific to breed. Ordinances, orders, or regulations addressing specific breeds of dogs adopted prior to August 28, 2008, shall be deemed invalid. SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE |
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Latest Action: 04/17/2008 - Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
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HB 1425 - AGRICULTURAL TAX CREDITS - Munzlinger, Brian
Increases the cap on the aggregate of certain agricultural tax credits and extends the expiration date for the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority to issue tax credits |
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Latest Action: 04/09/2008 - Public Hearing Held (S)
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HB 1416 - OFFICIAL STATE MUSHROOM - Nance, Bob
Designates the morel mushroom as the official state mushroom |
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Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Referred: Transportation (H)
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HJR 50 - DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION - Dusenberg, Gary
Proposes a constitutional amendment replacing the Highways and Transportation Commission with a Director of Transportation |
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Latest Action: 01/10/2008 - Read Second Time (H)
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HB 1390 - FAMILY FARM LIVESTOCK LOAN PROGRAM - Loehner, Tom
Increases the maximum amount of tax credits that can be annually authorized to eligible lenders participating in the Farmily Farm Livestock Loan Program |
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Latest Action: 05/12/2008 - S Consent Calendar--HB 1354-Wilson (119), et al (Scott)
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HB 1354 - REGISTRATION EXEMPTION - Wilson, Larry
Exempts certain implements of husbandry used for spraying chemicals or spreading fertilizer for agricultural purposes from the motor vehicle titling, registration, and licensing requirements |
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Latest Action: 02/07/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)
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HB 1333 - NOXIOUS WEEDS - Sater, David
Increases the amount that may be recovered through civil action from a landowner who knowingly allows certain noxious weeds to grow on his or her property |
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Latest Action: 01/14/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee
Bill TextSB 847 - This act creates the Missouri Seed Availability and Competition Act. Farmers who want to retain patented seed from a current harvest for planting the following season must register with the Department of Agriculture and pay a fee of $7 per bushel of saved seed. The fees are to be deposited into the Genetically Engineered Seed Fund, which is created by the act. Six dollars per bushel collected are to be remitted to the patent holder of the seed on a quarterly basis. One dollar is to be retained by the Department for actual administrative costs of the fund. Any unused administrative funds are to be directed to a subaccount of the fund for use by the University of Missouri for agricultural research and development. A farmer will only be liable for health, safety, or environmental impacts if he or she intentionally or negligently fails to significantly follow the patent holder's or manufacturer's instructions and guidelines for planting the seed. A violation of this act is [...] show full description |
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Latest Action: 01/14/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee
Bill TextSB 862 - This act establishes notification requirements for entities who conduct private investigations on farms to evaluate the origins of agricultural commodities or to enforce trade agreements or contracts associated with genetically-modified agricultural products. The landowner and appropriate local law enforcement shall be notified in writing at least 48 hours prior to the visit, and the landowner shall also be notified on the day of the visit. Violators of the act shall be guilty of trespass and fined no less than $10,000 per violation. This act is similar to SB 69 (2007) and HB 1299 (2006). ERIKA JAQUES |
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Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - HCS Reported Do Pass H Special Committee on Energy and Environment Committee
Bill TextSS/SCS/SB 738 - Any recycling company that converts animal parts into petroleum who violates any state air, water, or odor pollution standard at least 6 times in a 12-month period or 12 times in a 36-month period shall forfeit any air or water-related permits issued by the Department of Natural Resources. Any such recycling company that violates any air, water, or odor pollution standard more than one time in a 36-month period shall be subject to a higher penalty than what is currently charged for a first violation. The higher penalty for subsequent violations in any 36-month period shall be between $10,000 and $30,000 per violation. The act is similar to SB 534 (2007) and SB 591 (2006). ERIKA JAQUES |
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Latest Action: 05/12/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 815-Goodman
Bill TextSB 815 - The act creates the Farm Mentoring and Education Authority, which shall be housed within the University of Missouri Extension Service. The Authority shall administer the Farm Mentoring and Education program, which consists of educational programming aimed at helping individuals plan and begin sustainable farm enterprises. The act provides guiding principles for the provision of the educational programming. The act creates the Farm Mentoring and Education Fund to be administered by the Authority. The act authorizes the General Assembly to appropriate up to $99,000 to the fund per fiscal year. The fund shall be utilized for the educational programming and for salaries for a program director and staff. Any balance in the fund at the end of each biennium in excess of 200% of the previous year's expenditures shall be transferred to the general revenue fund. The Authority shall rotate the administration of the educational programming to a different extension service region each [...] show full description |
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Latest Action: 03/03/2008 - Bill Combined w/ SCS/SBs 982, 834, & 819
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SPECIAL NOTE: This bill has been combined with other bills. Please refer to lead bill (SB 982) for more information |
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Latest Action: 03/03/2008 - Bill Combined w/ SCS/SBs 982, 834, & 819
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SPECIAL NOTE: This bill has been combined with other bills. Please refer to lead bill (SB 982) for more information |
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Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - SCS Voted Do Pass S Agriculture, Conservation, Parks & Natural Resources Committee (3289S.02C)
Bill TextSCS/SB 838 - Under current law, a qualified fuel ethanol producer is eligible for a monthly grant for fuel ethanol produced from Missouri agricultural products. This act allows such fuel ethanol to also be produced from biomass that is qualified by the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority in consultation with the Conservation Commission. Fuel ethanol grant incentives paid for fuel ethanol produced from biomass are authorized between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019 and shall only be available to two producers, with each producer limited to total payments of $7.5 million. This section is similar to HCS/HB 709 (2007) and SCS/SB 499 (2007). ERIKA JAQUES |
