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Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Rules - Executive Session Completed (H) Bill Text
HB 1345 - TAX CREDIT FOR HOME MODIFICATIONS - Portwood, Dr. Charles R.
Increases the cap for the income tax credits available to certain individuals for the costs of modifications to a home in order for it to be accessible for a disabled person who resides with them
Latest Action: 01/24/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H) Bill Text
HB 1365 - TAX CREDIT FOR PROPERTY TAXES - Fares, Kathlyn
Authorizes a tax credit for certain elderly and disabled individuals and certain veterans for real property taxes paid
Latest Action: 01/08/2008 - Withdrawn (H) Bill Text
HB 1491 - WITHDRAWN - Deeken, Bill
Requires additional product information to be included in hearing instrument purchase agreements
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 717-Kennedy and Shields Bill TextSB 717 - This act increases the amount of tax credits available for taxpayers who modify their home to be accessible for disabled people who reside with such taxpayer. Under current law, up to one hundred thousand dollars in tax credits remaining unused under the rebuilding communities tax credit program are allocated for use by taxpayers who modify their homes for disabled persons residing with such taxpayers. This act increases the amount of available tax credits by allocating all unused tax credits under the rebuilding communities tax credit program for use by taxpayers who modify their homes for disabled persons residing with such taxpayers. The rebuilding communities tax credit program is capped at ten million dollars annually. JASON ZAMKUS
Latest Action: 05/29/2008 - Reported Duly Enrolled S Rules Committee Bill TextCCS#2/HCS/SCS/SB 720 - This act modifies various provisions relating to utilities.SECTIONS 260.1050 - 260.1101 - COMPUTER EQUIPMENT RECOVERYThis act creates the Manufacturer Responsibility and Consumer Convenience Equipment Collection and Recovery Act.The act requires manufacturers of computers to implement "recovery plans" for the collection of and the recycling or reuse of their obsolete equipment. The recovery plan must be implemented and a copy of the plan submitted to the Department of Natural Resources before the manufacturer can sell its computers in Missouri. Such manufacturers must also label their equipment to identify themselves as the manufacturer. Requirements for the recovery plan and reporting by computer manufacturers are listed in the act. Retailers are prohibited from selling new computers in Missouri unless the equipment contains a manufacturer's label and the manufacturer is listed by the Department as having a recovery plan. The Department shall educate [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 756-Engler and Rupp, with SCS (pending) Bill TextSCS/SB 756 - This act changes the name of the Division of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities to the Division of Developmental Disabilities. This act is similar to SB 621 (2007). ADRIANE CROUSE
Latest Action: 01/22/2008 - Hearing Conducted S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee Bill TextSB 848 - The act requires all offices in the state capitol building to be readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. ADRIANE CROUSE
Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Health and Mental Health Committee Bill TextSB 880 - This act requires private mental health facilities and group homes for the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled to have the same requirements as state-operated facilities. This act amends the Family Care Safety Registry and Sunshine Laws to include private mental health facilities and group homes. Private mental health facilities and group homes are included in the licensure and standards requirements for residential facilities and day programs. This act also requires dismissal of private contractor employees who violate state laws and rules. The facilities or homes are also required to report staff turnover to the Department of Mental Health and the General Assembly. This act also places a moratorium on patient transfers until the act is fully implemented. The Department of Mental Health is also required to terminate contracts with private vendors having a pattern of abuse and neglect of patients. This act is substantially similar to provisions in HCS/SCS/SB [...] show full description
Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee Bill TextSB 889 - This act modifies provisions of the Missouri Securities Act of 2003 as it relates to the elderly and disabled. Definitions for "elderly" and "disabled persons" are added. Also, mandatory minimum penalties are added for those who commit criminal securities fraud against the elderly and disabled persons. This act provides that when a defendant is convicted of such crimes against an elderly or disabled person, the defendant may be fined not less than fifty thousand dollars and imprisoned for not less than five years. This act also provides for the Commissioner of Securities to impose enhanced penalties for securities fraud against the elderly or disabled. This act is identical to SB 177 (2007). ADRIANE CROUSE
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Inf Calendar H Bills for Third Reading--HCS for HB 1516, with SCS (Goodman) Bill Text
HB 1516 - PROTECTIONS FOR VULNERABLE PERSONS - Bruns, Mark J.
Changes the laws regarding protections for vulnerable adults and children and transfers the Division of Aging from the Department of Social Services to the Department of Health and Senior Services
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Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Referred: Special Committee on Senior Citizen Advocacy (H) Bill Text
HB 2568 - PERSONAL CARE FOR DISABLED ADULTS - Funderburk, Doug
Establishes a pilot project in the Department of Health and Senior Services to allow relative caregivers to provide personal care services for disabled adults who are unable to self-direct their care
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H) Bill Text
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
Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H) Bill Text
HB 2417 - REAL PROPERTY TAXATION - St. Onge, Neal C.
Allows disabled individuals or individuals 60 years of age or older to defer paying property taxes on their residences under certain conditions
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred: Transportation (H) Bill Text
HB 2402 - DISABLED LICENSE PLATES AND PLACARDS - Kraus, Will
Allows an exemption to the physician's statement requirement for disabled license plates and placards for a person who is required to abstain from medical care due to religious affiliation
Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - Executive Session Completed (H) Bill Text
HB 2347 - PROPERTY TAX ON HANDICAP VEHICLES - Schneider, Vicki
Lowers the assessment percentage for personal property taxation purposes on vehicles necessary for transporting physically disabled individuals from 33.3% to 12%
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred: Health Care Policy (H) Bill Text
HB 2299 - PRIVATE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES - Aull, Joe
Requires private mental health facilities and group homes for the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled to meet the same requirements as state-operated facilities
Latest Action: 04/03/2008 - Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H) Bill Text
HB 2304 - AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER - Lampe, Sara
Changes the laws regarding the identification, assessment, and education of children with autism spectrum disorder
Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - SCS Voted Do Pass S Seniors, Families and Public Health Committee (5322S.02C) Bill TextSCS/SB 1258 - This act modifies provisions relating to protections for elderly persons and the disabled receiving care for in-home services, adult day care, or personal care assistance. Under this act, the necessary statutory changes are made due to the transfer of the Division of Aging from the Department of Social Services to the Department of Health and Senior Services. SECTION 192.2000 The provisions on the elder abuse and neglect awareness program are modified to include information on financial exploitation of the elderly. SECTION 192.925 The definition of "protective services" is modified to mean a service provided by the state or other governmental or private organizations or individuals which are necessary for the eligible adult to meet his or her essential human needs. SECTION 2003 Immunity from civil and criminal liability is granted for any person making a report of abuse or neglect to the Department of Health and Senior Services unless the person acts negligently,[...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/03/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Ways & Means Committee Bill TextSB 1274 - The act creates an income tax credit in an amount equal to fifty percent of the amount of an eligible donation made, on or after January 1, 2009, to a qualifying mentally retarded and developmental type disability care provider. The tax credit may not be applied against withholding taxes. The tax credit is non-refundable, but may be carried forward four years. The tax credit is transferable. A provider may apply to the Department of Revenue for the tax credits. The provisions of this act shall automatically sunset six years after the effective date of the act unless reauthorized. JASON ZAMKUS
Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Referred: Special Committee on Small Business (H) Bill Text
HB 2284 - VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES - Meadows, Tim
Requires new parking lots and parking lots being restriped after August 28, 2008, to have a certain number of lift van accessible only parking spaces
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