Contact Information
Business
MO House of Representatives
201 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City MO 65101

leonard.hughes@house.mo.gov
Phone #: 573-751-1501

Personal
Room 105D, Kansas City MO 64128

Phone #: Capitol
Fax #: Capitol


Other Information
Elected: 2004
Terms: 2
Counties: Jackson, Jackson
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Biography
Rep. Leonard S. Hughes IV, a Democrat, represents part of Jackson County (District 42) in the Missouri House of Representatives. Elected to the House in 2004, Rep. Hughes is C.E.O. of Abraxas Inc, a rock and gravel supply company. Rep. Hughes currently serves as Vice-President of the Freshman Legislative Class and Deputy Whip for the Democratic Caucus. In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Hughes is a member of the NAACP, the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Foundation, Freedom Inc and Vice-President of the Young Democrats of Kansas City. Rep. Hughes’ father, Judge Leonard S. Hughes III was the youngest judge ever elected in Jackson County, Missouri. Rep. Hughes will receive his Bachelor of Arts Degree in American Studies in the summer of 2005 from the University of Missouri-Kansas

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HB2042HB 2042 - ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR THE HOMELESS - Hughes, Leonard05/16/2008Referred: Local Government (H)
HB2477HB 2477 - EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Hughes, Leonard05/16/2008Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB2541HB 2541 - VOTER CAGING PROHIBITION ACT OF 2008 - Hughes, Leonard05/16/2008Referred: Elections (H)
HB2566HB 2566 - SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ACT - Hughes, Leonard05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Urban Education Reform (H)
HB1957HB 1957 - DUTY FREE ZONES ACT - Hughes, Leonard04/24/2008Taken Up for Perfection (H)
HB1558HB 1558 - UNIVERSAL HEALTH INSURANCE ACT - Hughes, Leonard04/10/2008Referred: Special Committee on Health Insurance (H)
HB1554HB 1554 - CREDIT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION - Hughes, Leonard04/09/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1507HB 1507 - INTERVENTION FEES FOR PAROLEES - Hughes, Leonard03/04/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1509HB 1509 - TITLE LOANS - Hughes, Leonard02/28/2008Referred: Special Committee on Financial Institutions (H)
HB1555HB 1555 - LABELING OF FOOD - Hughes, Leonard02/28/2008Referred: Special Committee on Agri-Business (H)
HB1556HB 1556 - ADOPTION - Hughes, Leonard02/28/2008Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB1557HB 1557 - USE OF CREDIT SCORES - Hughes, Leonard02/28/2008Referred: Special Committee on Health Insurance (H)
HB1559HB 1559 - USE OF CREDIT SCORES BY EMPLOYERS - Hughes, Leonard02/28/2008Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HB1553HB 1553 - WITHDRAWN - Hughes, Leonard01/31/2008Withdrawn (H)
HB1506HB 1506 - STATE PURCHASING - Hughes, Leonard01/10/2008Read Second Time (H)
HB1508HB 1508 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM - Hughes, Leonard01/10/2008Read Second Time (H)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HB1784HB1784 - Requires any American or Missouri flag flown on state property to be manufactured in the...05/29/2008Signed by House Speaker
HB1661HB1661 - Requires property taxes paid by certain nonresident taxpayers to be added-back to adjust...05/16/2008S Inf Calendar H Bills for Third Reading--HB 1661-LeVota, et al (Ridgeway)
HB2085HB 2085 - VOTER REGISTRATIONS - Skaggs, Trent05/16/2008Referred: Elections (H)
HB2128HB 2128 - HEALTH POLICY AND OVERSIGHT - Baker, Judy05/16/2008Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB2131HB 2131 - INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX - Oxford, Jeanette Mott05/16/2008Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB2323HB 2323 - CHILD ABUSE, RAPE, AND VIOLENCE - Hubbard, Rodney R.05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB2338HB 2338 - PERSISTENCE TO GRADUATION FUND - Holsman, Jason R.05/16/2008Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB2378HB 2378 - STATE LEGAL EXPENSE FUND - Flook, Tim05/16/2008Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB2422HB 2422 - ENERGY EFFICIENT PROGRAMS - Holsman, Jason R.05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Utilities (H)
HB2424HB 2424 - HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CHILDREN - Holsman, Jason R.05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Health Insurance (H)
HB2439HB 2439 - PROPERTY TAX STATEMENTS - Silvey, Ryan05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Government Affairs (H)
HB2441HB 2441 - PROSTATE CANCER PILOT PROGRAM - Wright-Jones, Robin05/16/2008Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB2488HB 2488 - EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION - Talboy, Mike05/16/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB2521HB 2521 - EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT ACT - Oxford, Jeanette Mott05/16/2008Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB2523HB 2523 - CESAR E. CHAVEZ DAY - Talboy, Mike05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Tourism (H)
HB2524HB 2524 - FAILURE TO YIELD TO CERTAIN PERSONS - Talboy, Mike05/16/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB2585HB 2585 - KIDNEY DONATION - Donnelly, Margaret05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Health Insurance (H)
HB2587HB 2587 - PUBLIC UTILITIES - Wright-Jones, Robin05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Utilities (H)
HB2588HB 2588 - MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTIONS - Wright-Jones, Robin05/16/2008Referred: Transportation (H)
HB1842HB 1842 - GLOBAL WARMING - Low, Beth05/06/2008Public Hearing Cancelled (H)
HB2260HB2260 - Modifies provisions of the qualified research expense tax credit program05/06/2008Second Read and Referred S Ways & Means Committee
HB2114HB2114 - Modifies the ballot requirements for elections05/05/2008Hearing Cancelled S Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee
HB2535HB 2535 - ENTERTAINERS AND ATHLETES TAX - Silvey, Ryan04/30/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2421HB 2421 - KANSAS CITY FESTIVAL DISTRICT SALES - Meiners, Kate04/28/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1748HB 1748 - SCHOOL ATTENDANCE - Lampe, Sara04/23/2008Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)
HB2458HB 2458 - EDUCATIONAL TAX CREDITS - Jones, Timothy W.04/23/2008Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB1940HB 1940 - HOSPITAL PATIENT SAFETY - Page, Sam04/21/2008HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
HB2423HB 2423 - MO HEALTHNET PROGRAM BENEFITS - Holsman, Jason R.04/21/2008HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
HB1641HB 1641 - DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS - Burnett, John P.04/17/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1839HB 1839 - PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND VICTIMS - Low, Beth04/17/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1745HB 1745 - GIFTED EDUCATION - Lampe, Sara04/16/2008Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HB2156HB 2156 - TAX CREDIT FOR STAY-AT-HOME PARENTS - Grill, Jason04/16/2008Taken Up for Perfection (H)
HB2444HB 2444 - FOOD STAMP ELIGIBILITY - Bland, Craig C.04/16/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2093HB 2093 - SALE OF CERTAIN VEHICLES - Burnett, John P.04/15/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2442HB 2442 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION - Schoeller, Shane04/15/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1461HB 1461 - UNIFORM DEBT-MANAGEMENT SERVICES ACT - Burnett, John P.04/10/2008Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1614HB 1614 - DEATH PENALTY COMMISSION - Bowman, John L.04/10/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1667HB 1667 - MISSOURI HOMEOWNERS' PROTECTION ACT - Harris, Jeff04/10/2008Referred: Special Committee on Financial Institutions (H)
HB1750HB 1750 - MENTAL HEALTH PATIENT TRANSFERS - Lampe, Sara04/10/2008Referred: Special Committee on Healthcare Transformation
HB1752HB 1752 - CHILD CARE FACILITIES - Lampe, Sara04/10/2008Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB1755HB 1755 - COUNTY RECORDING FEES - Curls, Shalonn04/10/2008Referred: Local Government (H)
HB1822HB 1822 - VOTER REGISTRATION - Bowman, John L.04/10/2008Referred: Elections (H)
HB1837HB 1837 - WRONGFUL IMPRISONMENT COMPENSATION - Low, Beth04/10/2008Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1865HB 1865 - TAX INCREMENT FINANCING - Curls, Shalonn04/10/2008Referred: Special Committee on Job Creation & Eco Dev (H)
HB1947HB 1947 - CLASS SIZE IN URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS - Holsman, Jason R.04/10/2008Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB2272HB 2272 - PREVENTION FIRST ACT - Wright-Jones, Robin04/10/2008Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB2369HB 2369 - INFORMED GROWTH ACT - Roorda, Jeff04/10/2008Referred: Special Committee on Small Business (H)
HB2485HB 2485 - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - Low, Beth04/10/2008Referred: Special Committee on Small Business (H)
HB2565HB 2565 - HEALTHY FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES ACT - Frame, Michael04/10/2008Referred: Special Committee on Small Business (H)
HB2586HB 2586 - MORTGAGE BROKERS - Donnelly, Margaret04/10/2008Referred: Special Committee on Financial Institutions (H)
HB1685HB 1685 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON INTERNET - Nolte, Jerry04/09/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2377HB 2377 - BUSINESS FINANCE PROGRAMS - Flook, Tim04/09/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1361HB 1361 - CHILDREN'S PRODUCT SAFETY ACT - Donnelly, Margaret04/08/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1892HB 1892 - ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TAX DEDUCTION - Holsman, Jason R.04/08/2008Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)
HB2117HB 2117 - CITY OF ST. LOUIS POLICE FORCE - El-Amin, Talibdin04/08/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1721HB 1721 - PRICE CAP ON FUELS - Talboy, Mike04/03/2008Referred: Special Committee on Energy and Environment (H)
HB1749HB 1749 - UNSECURED LOANS - Lampe, Sara04/03/2008Referred: Special Committee on Financial Institutions (H)
HB1838HB 1838 - CERVICAL CANCER SCREENINGS - Low, Beth04/03/2008Referred: Special Committee on Small Business (H)
HB1840HB 1840 - PAID FAMILY LEAVE - Low, Beth04/03/2008Referred: Special Committee on Small Business (H)
HB1843HB 1843 - UNSECURED LOAN BUSINESSES - Low, Beth04/03/2008Referred: Special Committee on Financial Institutions (H)
HB2304HB 2304 - AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER - Lampe, Sara04/03/2008Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB2305HB 2305 - PAPER REDUCTION IN GOVERNMENT - Lampe, Sara04/03/2008Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)
HB2484HB 2484 - SALE OF TOYS WITH TOXINS - Low, Beth04/03/2008Referred: Special Committee on Small Business (H)
HB2430HB 2430 - EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL COMPENSATION - Holsman, Jason R.04/02/2008HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
HB1866HB 1866 - FEE OFFICE CONTRACTS - Scavuzzo, Luke04/01/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1870HB 1870 - DEATH PENALTY COMMISSION - Deeken, Bill04/01/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2076HB 2076 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION - Grisamore, Jeff04/01/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1966HB 1966 - GIFT CERTIFICATES - Ruestman, Marilyn03/27/2008Referred: Special Committee on Small Business (H)
HB2087HB 2087 - ABSENTEE VOTING - Zimmerman, Jake03/27/2008Referred: Elections (H)
HB2088HB 2088 - ABSENTEE VOTING - Zimmerman, Jake03/27/2008Referred: Elections (H)
HB2107HB 2107 - UNCLAIMED VETERANS' REMAINS - Day, David03/27/2008Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H)
HB2130HB 2130 - DISCLOSURE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION - Talboy, Mike03/27/2008Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB2225HB 2225 - GIFTED EDUCATION FUNDING - Robb, Ed03/27/2008Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB2370HB 2370 - LICENSURE OF MIDWIFES - Portwood, Dr. Charles R.03/27/2008Referred: Spec Com on Professional Registration & Licens (H)
HB1796HB 1796 - DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING - Schieffer, Ed03/26/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1898HB 1898 - CRIME VICTIM IDENTIFYING INFORMATION - Robb, Ed03/26/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2353HB 2353 - LICENSING OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES - Walsh, Regina03/26/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1856HB 1856 - TRADEMARK REGISTRATIONS - Johnson, Connie "LaJoyce"03/13/2008Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1886HB 1886 - SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOLARSHIP TAX CREDIT - Scharnhorst, Dwight03/13/2008HCS#2 PENDING
HB1943HB 1943 - DONATIONS TO ASSIST THE HOMELESS - Brown, Michael R.03/13/2008Referred: Special Committee on Urban Issues (H)
HB1919HB 1919 - CONSTRUCTION DISCLOSURE FORMS - Curls, Shalonn03/12/2008Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)
HB2147HB 2147 - UTILICARE STABILIZATION FUND - Skaggs, Trent03/12/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2243HB 2243 - FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS PROGRAM - Curls, Shalonn03/12/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2341HB 2341 - LEASEHOLD INTEREST IN STATE PROPERTY - Silvey, Ryan03/11/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1941HB 1941 - STEALING LIVESTOCK - Schad, Rodney03/06/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1882HB 1882 - CREDIT FOR MILITARY BENEFITS - Kraus, Will03/05/2008HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
HB1992HB 1992 - WITHDRAWN - Talboy, Mike03/03/2008Withdrawn (H)
HB2031HB 2031 - EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Nasheed, Jamilah03/03/2008Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1462HB 1462 - PAYDAY LOANS - Burnett, John P.02/28/2008Referred: Special Committee on Financial Institutions (H)
HB1607HB 1607 - INCORPORATION OF CITIES - Lampe, Sara02/28/2008Referred: Local Government (H)
HB1732HB 1732 - PUBLIC SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT - Walsh, Regina02/28/2008Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HB1746HB 1746 - IDENTITY THEFT - Lampe, Sara02/28/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1868HB 1868 - HEALTH CARE BENEFITS - McClanahan, Rebecca02/28/2008Referred: Special Committee on Healthcare Transformation
HB1949HB 1949 - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS - Komo, Sam02/28/2008Referred: Special Committee on Homeland Security (H)
HB1950HB 1950 - LICENSURE OF LOAN OFFICERS - Komo, Sam02/28/2008Referred: Spec Com on Professional Registration & Licens (H)
HB1958HB 1958 - COUNTY JAILS FUND - Silvey, Ryan02/28/2008Referred: Local Government (H)
HB1993HB 1993 - INSURERS ACTING IN CONCERT - Talboy, Mike02/28/2008Referred: Special Committee on Health Insurance (H)
HB2030HB 2030 - PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS ACT - Lowe, Jenee' M.02/28/2008Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB2073HB 2073 - SEXUAL OFFENDER INFORMATION - Grisamore, Jeff02/28/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB2074HB 2074 - INTERNET SEXUAL CRIMES - Grisamore, Jeff02/28/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB2092HB 2092 - LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES - Burnett, John P.02/28/2008Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB2230HB 2230 - HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS IMMUNIZATIONS - Page, Sam02/28/2008Referred: Special Committee on Health Insurance (H)
HB1778HB 1778 - BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE - Talboy, Mike02/26/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HJR63HJR 63 - WILDLIFE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES - Dethrow, Mike02/20/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HJR58HJR 58 - LEGISLATIVE REDISTRICTING - Storch, Rachel02/14/2008Referred: Elections (H)
HB1901HB 1901 - SALE AND DELIVERY OF RAW MILK - Harris, Belinda02/14/2008Referred: Special Committee on Agri-Business (H)
HB1846HB 1846 - WITHDRAWN - Low, Beth02/13/2008Withdrawn (H)
HB1909HB 1909 - WITHDRAWN - Day, David02/11/2008Withdrawn (H)
HB1776HB 1776 - HUMAN RIGHTS - Talboy, Mike02/07/2008Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)
HB1412HB 1412 - POLICE OFFICERS' COMPENSATION - Silvey, Ryan01/24/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)