All Elderly Legislation - Missouri
HB2548 - HB 2548 - PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR THE ELDERLY - Hubbard, Rodney R.
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred: Health Care Policy (H) Bill Text HB 2548 - PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FOR THE ELDERLY - Hubbard, Rodney R. Requires the Missouri Rx Plan to provide prescription drug benefits to close the gap in coverage created by the federal Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 Comment on Bill 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 SB1258 - SB1258 - Modifies provisions relating to protections for senior citizens, disabled persons, and children
Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - SCS Voted Do Pass S Seniors, Families and Public Health Committee (5322S.02C) Bill Text SCS/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 HB2259 - HB 2259 - CREDIT FOR SENIOR CENTER DONATIONS - Brandom, Ellen
Latest Action: 04/16/2008 - Voted Do Pass (H) Bill Text HB 2259 - CREDIT FOR SENIOR CENTER DONATIONS - Brandom, Ellen Authorizes an income tax credit for food or cash donations to senior citizen services centers 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 HB2165 - HB 2165 - MISSOURI HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION ACT - Grill, Jason
Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Referred: Ways and Means (H) Bill Text HB 2165 - MISSOURI HOMESTEAD PRESERVATION ACT - Grill, Jason Changes the laws regarding the Missouri Homestead Preservation Act SB1103 - SB1103 - Modifies provisions regarding the Family Care Safety Registry
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 1103-Gibbons Bill Text SB 1103 - This act modifies provisions of the Family Care Safety Registry. This act removes the 2001 and 2002 employment dates for when all child-care, elder-care and personal care workers are required to register with the Family Care Safety Registry and requires all such workers, regardless of when they began employment, to register. Also, all employers regulated by, contracting with or who receive state or federal reimbursement services shall be required to ensure employees are registered. Under this act, providers certified, contracted or regulated by state agencies will be allowed to obtain specific detailed background screening information immediately. The registry will also provide background screening information to voluntary or recreational associations performing background screenings on unpaid volunteers who are placed in a child-care, elder-care, or personal-care setting. In addition, the registry will be allowed to report national criminal history information as authorized [...] show full description HCR21 - HCR21 - Supports the Department of Health and Senior Services' efforts to reform the current funding formula for the senior nutrition program to more effectively meet the needs of seniors
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Resolutions--HCS for HCR 21 (Rupp) Bill Text HCR 21 - AREA AGENCIES ON AGING - Smith, Joe Supports the Department of Health and Senior Services' efforts to reform the current funding formula for the senior nutrition program to more effectively meet the needs of seniors Latest Action: 04/10/2008 - Referred: Ways and Means (H) Bill Text HB 1925 - HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX RELIEF - Frame, Michael Exempts residential property owned by individuals 62 years of age or older from certain increases in assessed valuation Latest Action: 04/03/2008 - Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H) Bill Text HB 1817 - SECURITIES PROTECTION - Zweifel, Clint Changes the process for registering securities Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H) Bill Text HB 1746 - IDENTITY THEFT - Lampe, Sara Changes the laws regarding identity theft SB990 - SB990 - Allowing nursing home residents under MO HealthNet to retain fifty dollars per month discretionary spending
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 990-Champion Bill Text SB 990 – This act allows any resident of a nursing home who receives MO HealthNet Program benefits to retain not less than fifty dollars per month for discretionary spending. This act is identical to HB 1303 (2008). ADRIANE CROUSE Latest Action: 04/03/2008 - Referred: Judiciary (H) Bill Text HB 1741 - JURY SERVICE - Meiners, Kate Allows persons 65 years of age or older and individuals with disabilities to choose to be excused from jury service for a two-year period or permanently SB973 - SB973 - Regulates insurance agents selling Medicare Advantage plans
Latest Action: 02/12/2008 - Hearing Conducted S Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations Committee Bill Text SB 973 - This act provides that no applicant shall be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan until two business days have passed since the initial personal solicitation and the applicant has signed a disclosure form. Personal solicitation includes either an on-site presentation at a facility or a home meeting with an insurance agent. The disclosure shall be signed and dated by both the applicant and the agent on the day of the initial personal solicitation and shall include: -A statement that Medicare Advantage plans are not Medigap supplement plans; -A statement advising the applicant to confirm with his or her health care providers whether or not the provider has contracted with the Medicare Advantage plan to provide medical services; and -A statement advising the applicant to contact either a trusted family member, friend or the state health insurance assistance program, known as CLAIM. The director of the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration [...] show full description SB962 - SB962 - Creates the State Board of Health and Senior Services and repeals the current State Board of Health and the State Board of Senior Services
Latest Action: 02/05/2008 - Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Seniors, Families and Public Health Committee Bill Text SB 962 - This act repeals the current State Board of Health and the State Board of Senior Services and creates a State Board of Health and Senior Services. The board shall consist of nine members, appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. No more that five of the members of the board shall be from the same political party. The term of years and make-up of the board are specified. The board shall advise the Department of Health and Senior Services in the promulgation of rules, formulation of the budget and planning for and operation of the department. The board shall also annually evaluate all boards, councils, committees, authorities, and bodies related to the department. ADRIANE CROUSE HB1516 - HB1516 - 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
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 HB1488 - HB 1488 - CRIMINAL SECURITIES FRAUD - Donnelly, Margaret
Latest Action: 02/26/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H) Bill Text HB 1488 - CRIMINAL SECURITIES FRAUD - Donnelly, Margaret Changes the laws regarding criminal securities fraud and sets a minimum penalty when it is committed against the elderly or disabled SB880 - SB880 - Modifies laws on mental health facilities and group homes for the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled
Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Health and Mental Health Committee Bill Text SB 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 SB889 - SB889 - Provides for mandatory minimum punishment for securities fraud crimes against the elderly or disabled
Latest Action: 01/15/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee Bill Text SB 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 HB1380 - HB1380 - Authorizes allocation of property taxes to senior center
Latest Action: 05/29/2008 - Signed by House Speaker Bill Text HB 1380 - SENIOR CITIZENS' SERVICES - Sater, David Authorizes allocation of property taxes collected from the Senior Citizens' Services Fund tax to senior centers for their operational and capital needs Latest Action: 02/07/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H) Bill Text HB 1370 - HOMESTEAD PROPERTY RELIEF - Kraus, Will Exempts real property owned by individuals 65 years of age or older with certain levels of income from increases in assessed valuation 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 HB1321 - HB1321 - Modifies provisions of law relating to property taxes
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - S Inf Calendar H Bills for Third Reading--HCS for HBs 1321 & 1695, with SCS (Gibbons) Bill Text HB 1321 - PROPERTY TAXATION - Sutherland, Mike Increases the property tax relief for senior citizens' program known as circuit breaker and extends the date for the deposit of a percentage of property tax collections into county assessment funds HB1347 - HB 1347 - MISSOURI SENIOR ADVOCACY COMMISSION - Portwood, Dr. Charles R.
Latest Action: 01/23/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H) Bill Text HB 1347 - MISSOURI SENIOR ADVOCACY COMMISSION - Portwood, Dr. Charles R. Extends the expiration date of the Missouri Senior Advocacy and Efficiency Commission Latest Action: 05/29/2008 - Reported Duly Enrolled S Rules Committee Bill Text CCS#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 SB755 - SB755 - Modifies the training and regulation of long-term care facility inspectors and surveyors
Latest Action: 02/26/2008 - Hearing Scheduled S Seniors, Families and Public Health Committee Bill Text SB 755 - This act provides that in the absence of prior experience working in a long-term care facility, newly hired inspectors or surveyors shall be assigned by the Department of Health and Senior Services to a long-term care facility for at least two days within a seven-day period to observe the facility operation outside of the survey process before the inspector or surveyor begins survey responsibilities. Also, the department shall not assign an individual to survey a long-term care facility in which the surveyor was an employee within the preceding five years. This act also repeals Section 198.057, RSMo, a doubly enacted statute relating to training and regulations of inspectors and surveyors of long-term care facilities. ADRIANE CROUSE SB773 - SB773 - Regulates insurance agents selling Medicare Advantage plans
Latest Action: 02/12/2008 - Hearing Conducted S Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations Committee Bill Text SB 773 - This act provides that no applicant shall be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan until two business days have passed since the initial personal solicitation and the applicant has signed a disclosure form. Personal solicitation includes either an on-site presentation at a facility or a home meeting with an insurance agent. The disclosure shall be signed and dated by both the applicant and the agent on the day of the initial personal solicitation and shall include: -A statement that Medicare Advantage plans are not Medigap supplement plans; -A statement advising the applicant to confirm with his or her health care providers whether or not the provider has contracted with the Medicare Advantage plan to provide medical services; and -A statement advising the applicant to contact either a trusted family member, friend or the state health insurance assistance program, known as CLAIM. The director of the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions and Professional Registration [...] show full description |
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