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Latest Action: 05/29/2008 - Reported Duly Enrolled S Rules Committee

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CCS/SB 1068 - This act modifies provisions relating to pharmacies and pharmacists.PHARMACY REBATES FUND This act establishes the Pharmacy Rebates Fund for the purposes of depositing any revenues received by the state from pharmaceutical manufacturer rebates as required by state or federal law for use in the MO HealthNet pharmacy program. SECTION 338.650 This provision is substantially similar to HB 2193 (2008).AUDITS This act establishes procedures for when certain prescribed entities conduct audits of pharmacies. Each entity conducting an audit shall establish an appeals process, lasting no longer than six months, under which a licensed pharmacy may appeal an unfavorable preliminary audit report. The audit procedures established under this act shall not apply to any audit conducted as part of an investigation that involves probable fraud, willful misrepresentation, or abuse, nor shall such procedures apply to any audit conducted as part of an inspection or investigation [...]

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Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SJR 43-Loudon

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SJR 43 - This proposed constitutional amendment allocates ten percent of the growth of general revenue to the State Road Fund and the State Transportation Fund. Beginning with FY 2010, ten percent of the growth in general revenue occurring between FY 2008 and FY 2009 shall be transferred to the State Road Fund and the State Transportation Fund, with the State Road Fund receiving 95% of the transfer and the State Transportation Fund receiving 5% of such amount. Any amount transferred to the State Road Fund shall stand appropriated without legislative action. For all subsequent fiscal years, the state treasurer must determine the amount to be transferred to the State Road Fund and State Transportation Fund by comparing the amount of net general revenue collected in the prior fiscal year and the amount of net general revenue collected in fiscal year 2008 (base fiscal year). Once the growth has been calculated, ten percent of the increase shall be transferred to the State Road Fund and State [...]

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Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 1183-Bray, with SCS

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SCS/SB 1183 - This act modifies the membership on the Missouri Housing Development Commission. The membership of the commission is increased from 10 members to 13 members. Instead of selecting 6 members, the governor shall select 9 members. The act specifically provides that no statewide officeholder shall be an officer of the commission. The Governor shall appoint one member from each of the nine congressional districts. The act also provides that the commission shall adopt a code of conduct which shall govern the conduct of its members. The code of conduct shall, in addition to other ethical matters, address conflict of interest issues. The commission shall also establish conflict of interest rules which require public disclosure of financial arrangements between the commissioners and housing developers. Under this act, any employee of the commission shall be prohibited from employment, consultation, or representation with a developer or any entity that is associated with any [...]

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Latest Action: 03/04/2008 - Voted Do Pass S Seniors, Families and Public Health Committee

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SB 843 - This act creates the "Youth Smoking Prevention Trust Fund," which shall be funded by moneys received under the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. The Commission for Youth Smoking Prevention is established in the Department of Health and Senior Services. The Commission shall fund youth smoking prevention programs modeled after evidence-based programs proven to reduce youth smoking.

This act is similar to SCS/SB 109 (2007).

ADRIANE CROUSE

Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

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SB 883 - The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, and members of the General Assembly shall be barred from being employed as lobbyists or working for lobbying firms.

This act is identical to SB 219 (2007).

CHRIS HOGERTY

Latest Action: 01/16/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Committee

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SJR 37 - This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, requires the state treasurer, by November 1st of each year, to complete and deliver to the governor and the General Assembly an estimate of available state revenues for the next fiscal year beginning on July 1st. The estimate shall be used by the Governor and the General Assembly as the primary source of estimated revenues in their deliberations on the disbursement of state funds for the next fiscal year. The State Treasurer can provide updates to the estimate until March 15th.

This SJR is identical to SJR 7 (2007) and SJR 36 (2006).

JIM ERTLE

Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)

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HB 1623 - COURTHOUSE SECURITY - Franz, Ward

Allows counties not participating in the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan to collect a surcharge in civil cases to be used for courthouse security purposes
Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Executive Session Completed (H)

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HB 1709 - TOBACCO USE PREVENTION FUNDS - Sater, David

Creates the Tobacco Use Prevention, Cessation, and Enforcement Trust Fund to be used by the Department of Health and Senior Services for a comprehensive tobacco control program
Latest Action: 02/11/2008 - Hearing Scheduled S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

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SB 1056 - This act modifies the membership on the Missouri Housing Development Commission. The membership of the commission is reduced from 10 members to 7 members. The act eliminates the commission membership positions currently held by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Treasurer, and the state Attorney General. The act adds one additional lay member who will be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The seventh member of the commission will serve a four year term. Under the terms of the act, four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.

STEPHEN WITTE

Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Referred H Elections Committee

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SB 1141 - The act modifies the transition periods for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor, and Treasurer. Currently, all of the periods begin on the 15th day of November following the election. This date is changed to the 1st day following the election. Expenses incurred during the period may be paid after the actual end of the period. The Commissioner of Administration will request separate funding to cover the costs for setting up transition facilities in each of the offices so that they are operational the day following the election. The act also repeals references to typewriters, adding machines, duplicating machines, and payments for rentals and equipment purchases.

This act is similar to HB 255 (2007).

CHRIS HOGERTY

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Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Bill Combined w/(SCS/SBs 1181, 1100, 1262 & 1263)

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SPECIAL NOTE: This bill has been combined with other bills. Please refer to lead bill (SB 1181) for more information
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 1183-Bray, with SCS

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SCS/SB 1183 - This act modifies the membership on the Missouri Housing Development Commission. The membership of the commission is increased from 10 members to 13 members. Instead of selecting 6 members, the governor shall select 9 members. The act specifically provides that no statewide officeholder shall be an officer of the commission. The Governor shall appoint one member from each of the nine congressional districts. The act also provides that the commission shall adopt a code of conduct which shall govern the conduct of its members. The code of conduct shall, in addition to other ethical matters, address conflict of interest issues. The commission shall also establish conflict of interest rules which require public disclosure of financial arrangements between the commissioners and housing developers. Under this act, any employee of the commission shall be prohibited from employment, consultation, or representation with a developer or any entity that is associated with any [...]

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Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Referred H Elections Committee

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SB 1141 - The act modifies the transition periods for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Auditor, and Treasurer. Currently, all of the periods begin on the 15th day of November following the election. This date is changed to the 1st day following the election. Expenses incurred during the period may be paid after the actual end of the period. The Commissioner of Administration will request separate funding to cover the costs for setting up transition facilities in each of the offices so that they are operational the day following the election. The act also repeals references to typewriters, adding machines, duplicating machines, and payments for rentals and equipment purchases.

This act is similar to HB 255 (2007).

CHRIS HOGERTY

Latest Action: 05/29/2008 - Reported Duly Enrolled S Rules Committee

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CCS/SB 1068 - This act modifies provisions relating to pharmacies and pharmacists.PHARMACY REBATES FUND This act establishes the Pharmacy Rebates Fund for the purposes of depositing any revenues received by the state from pharmaceutical manufacturer rebates as required by state or federal law for use in the MO HealthNet pharmacy program. SECTION 338.650 This provision is substantially similar to HB 2193 (2008).AUDITS This act establishes procedures for when certain prescribed entities conduct audits of pharmacies. Each entity conducting an audit shall establish an appeals process, lasting no longer than six months, under which a licensed pharmacy may appeal an unfavorable preliminary audit report. The audit procedures established under this act shall not apply to any audit conducted as part of an investigation that involves probable fraud, willful misrepresentation, or abuse, nor shall such procedures apply to any audit conducted as part of an inspection or investigation [...]

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Latest Action: 02/11/2008 - Hearing Scheduled S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

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SB 1056 - This act modifies the membership on the Missouri Housing Development Commission. The membership of the commission is reduced from 10 members to 7 members. The act eliminates the commission membership positions currently held by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Treasurer, and the state Attorney General. The act adds one additional lay member who will be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. The seventh member of the commission will serve a four year term. Under the terms of the act, four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.

STEPHEN WITTE

Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Executive Session Completed (H)

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HB 1709 - TOBACCO USE PREVENTION FUNDS - Sater, David

Creates the Tobacco Use Prevention, Cessation, and Enforcement Trust Fund to be used by the Department of Health and Senior Services for a comprehensive tobacco control program
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SJR 43-Loudon

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SJR 43 - This proposed constitutional amendment allocates ten percent of the growth of general revenue to the State Road Fund and the State Transportation Fund. Beginning with FY 2010, ten percent of the growth in general revenue occurring between FY 2008 and FY 2009 shall be transferred to the State Road Fund and the State Transportation Fund, with the State Road Fund receiving 95% of the transfer and the State Transportation Fund receiving 5% of such amount. Any amount transferred to the State Road Fund shall stand appropriated without legislative action. For all subsequent fiscal years, the state treasurer must determine the amount to be transferred to the State Road Fund and State Transportation Fund by comparing the amount of net general revenue collected in the prior fiscal year and the amount of net general revenue collected in fiscal year 2008 (base fiscal year). Once the growth has been calculated, ten percent of the increase shall be transferred to the State Road Fund and State [...]

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Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H)

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HB 1623 - COURTHOUSE SECURITY - Franz, Ward

Allows counties not participating in the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan to collect a surcharge in civil cases to be used for courthouse security purposes
Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

Bill Text
SB 883 - The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, and members of the General Assembly shall be barred from being employed as lobbyists or working for lobbying firms.

This act is identical to SB 219 (2007).

CHRIS HOGERTY

Latest Action: 01/16/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight Committee

Bill Text
SJR 37 - This proposed constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, requires the state treasurer, by November 1st of each year, to complete and deliver to the governor and the General Assembly an estimate of available state revenues for the next fiscal year beginning on July 1st. The estimate shall be used by the Governor and the General Assembly as the primary source of estimated revenues in their deliberations on the disbursement of state funds for the next fiscal year. The State Treasurer can provide updates to the estimate until March 15th.

This SJR is identical to SJR 7 (2007) and SJR 36 (2006).

JIM ERTLE