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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: 05/29/2008 - Signed by House Speaker Bill Text
HB 1946 - YOUTH PROGRAM AND ADOPTION SUBSIDIES - Franz, Ward
Changes the requirements regarding the granting of adoption subsidies and exempts certain neighborhood youth development programs from state child care licensing requirements
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Inf Calendar H Bills for Third Reading--HCS for HB 1626 (Ridgeway) Bill Text
HB 1626 - ASSISTANCE FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS - Emery, Edgar G. H.
Prohibits certain illegal aliens from receiving public assistance benefits
Latest Action: 05/15/2008 - HCS#2 Voted Do Pass H Special Committee on Immigration Committee Bill TextHCS/SS/SCS/SBs 858, 750, 751, 927, 1186, 1255, 1268 & 1269 - This act modifies the law relating to illegal aliens.LAW ENFORCEMENTThe Highway Patrol shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the federal government to have members trained to enforce federal immigration laws. (Section 43.032)If the lawful presence of a prisoner cannot be made after a reasonable effort, verification shall be made within 48 hours through the Department of Homeland Security. (Section 577.900)SANCTUARYMunicipalities are barred from adopting policies designed to give aliens sanctuary when they are present in violation of federal immigration laws. Those municipalities that adopt sanctuary policies shall be ineligible for any grants provided by the state. (Section 67.307, effective date: January 1, 2009)PUBLIC EDUCATIONIllegal aliens are barred from enrolling in all public universities in the state. Institutions shall annually certify that they have not knowingly enrolled any aliens [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 1197-Crowell Bill TextSB 1197 - This act requires the Department of Social Services to develop a program to screen and test applicants or recipients of temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefits who the department has reasonable cause to believe, based on the screening, engages in illegal use of controlled substances. Any applicant or recipient who is found to have tested positive for the use of a controlled substance after an administrative hearing shall be declared ineligible for temporary assistance for needy families benefits for a period of three years from the date of the administrative hearing. The department shall refer an applicant or recipient who tested positive for the use of a controlled substance under this act to an appropriate substance abuse treatment program approved by the division of alcohol and drug abuse within the department of mental health. The department shall promulgate rules to develop the screening and testing provisions of this section. ADRIANE CROUSE
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred: Local Government (H) Bill Text
HB 2042 - ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR THE HOMELESS - Hughes, Leonard
Authorizes, upon voter approval, an increase in the fee charged for recorded instruments by the county recorder of deeds from $3 to $10 to fund assistance programs for the homeless
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred: Judiciary (H) Bill Text
HB 2436 - LEGAL AID CLINICS - Burnett, John P.
Adds certain law school clinics representing indigent clients to the list of legal representatives to whom all costs and expenses related to the prosecution may be waived without a motion and court approval
Latest Action: 03/26/2008 - Bill Combined w/(SCS/SBs 858, 750, 751, 927, 1186, 1255, 1268 & 1269) Bill Text
SPECIAL NOTE: This bill has been combined with other bills. Please refer to lead bill (SB 858) for more information
Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 764-Wilson, et al, with SA 2 (pending) Bill TextSB 764 - This act provides that pursuant to the option granted under the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996, an individual who has a felony conviction under federal or state law involving possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance shall be eligible for food stamp benefits if such person, as determined by the department of social services, successfully participates in or has satisfactorily completed a substance abuse treatment program approved by the division of alcohol and drug abuse or complies with all obligations imposed by the court, divisions of alcohol and drug abuse and the division of probation and parole. The individual must all meet all other factors for foods stamps eligibility. This act is identical to SB 696 (2007). ADRIANE CROUSE
Latest Action: 01/31/2008 - Withdrawn (H) Bill Text
HB 1553 - WITHDRAWN - Hughes, Leonard
Authorizes, upon voter approval, an increase in the fee charged for recorded instruments from $3 to $10 to be designated for assistance programs for the homeless
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Latest Action: 04/16/2008 - Executive Session Completed (H) Bill Text
HB 2444 - FOOD STAMP ELIGIBILITY - Bland, Craig C.
Allows certain convicted felons to be eligible to receive federal Food Stamp Program benefits if they meet certain requirements
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred: Judiciary (H) Bill Text
HB 2436 - LEGAL AID CLINICS - Burnett, John P.
Adds certain law school clinics representing indigent clients to the list of legal representatives to whom all costs and expenses related to the prosecution may be waived without a motion and court approval
Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - Rules - Reported Do Pass (H) Bill Text
HB 2330 - BENEFITS FOR NEEDY FAMILIES - Brandom, Ellen
Requires the Department of Social Services to test applicants for or recipients of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program benefits for the illegal use of controlled substances
Latest Action: 03/03/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Seniors, Families and Public Health Committee Bill TextSB 1259 - This act requires the Department of Social Services to develop a program to test applicants or recipients of temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefits when a case worker believes, based on reasonable suspicion, that such person engages in illegal use of controlled substances. Any applicant or recipient who is found to have tested positive for the use of a controlled substance after an administrative hearing shall be declared ineligible for temporary assistance for needy families benefits for a period of three years from the date of the administrative hearing decision. The department shall refer an applicant or recipient who tested positive for the use of a controlled substance under this act to an appropriate substance abuse treatment program approved by the division of alcohol and drug abuse within the department of mental health. Also, if a parent is deemed ineligible for TANF benefits due to the provisions of this act, his or her dependent child's eligibility [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 1197-Crowell Bill TextSB 1197 - This act requires the Department of Social Services to develop a program to screen and test applicants or recipients of temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) benefits who the department has reasonable cause to believe, based on the screening, engages in illegal use of controlled substances. Any applicant or recipient who is found to have tested positive for the use of a controlled substance after an administrative hearing shall be declared ineligible for temporary assistance for needy families benefits for a period of three years from the date of the administrative hearing. The department shall refer an applicant or recipient who tested positive for the use of a controlled substance under this act to an appropriate substance abuse treatment program approved by the division of alcohol and drug abuse within the department of mental health. The department shall promulgate rules to develop the screening and testing provisions of this section. ADRIANE CROUSE
Latest Action: 03/26/2008 - Bill Combined w/(SCS/SBs 858, 750, 751, 927, 1255, 1268 & 1269) Bill Text
SPECIAL NOTE: This bill has been combined with other bills. Please refer to lead bill (SB 858) for more information
Latest Action: 03/27/2008 - Rules - Executive Session Completed (H) Bill Text
HB 2144 - FOOD STAMP ASSISTANCE - Whorton, James
Authorizes the Family Support Division to assist certain elderly individuals who qualify for the federal Food Stamp Program in obtaining supplemental food stamps
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred: Local Government (H) Bill Text
HB 2042 - ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR THE HOMELESS - Hughes, Leonard
Authorizes, upon voter approval, an increase in the fee charged for recorded instruments by the county recorder of deeds from $3 to $10 to fund assistance programs for the homeless
Latest Action: 05/29/2008 - Signed by House Speaker Bill Text
HB 1946 - YOUTH PROGRAM AND ADOPTION SUBSIDIES - Franz, Ward
Changes the requirements regarding the granting of adoption subsidies and exempts certain neighborhood youth development programs from state child care licensing requirements
Latest Action: 04/21/2008 - HCS Reported Do Pass (H) Bill Text
HB 1933 - HEALTH CARE - Schaaf, Robert
Changes the laws regarding health care
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