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

don.wells@house.mo.gov
Phone #: 573-751-1490

Personal
Room 236A, Cabool MO 65689

Phone #: Capitol
Fax #: Capitol


Other Information
Elected: 2004
Terms: 2
Counties: Phelps, Pulaski, Shannon, Texas
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Biography
Rep. Don Wells, a Republican, represents part of Texas, Phelps, Pulaski and Shannon Counties (District 147) in the Missouri House of Representatives. Elected to the House in 2004, Rep. Wells is an Auto Sales Manager. In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Wells is a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Twin Cities Industry Board, Gideon’s International, VFW, the American Legion, Gentry Treatment Center Liaison Council member and the Revolvement Loan Fund Board. Rep. Wells served as Mayor of Cabool for two years and was elected to seven terms on the Cabool City Council. He was also the Chairman of the South Central Ozark Council of Governments for two years. Rep. Wells attends the Trinity Freewill Baptist Church where he is a Deacon. A 1968 graduate of Cabool High School in Cabool,

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HB2528HB 2528 - MOTOR FUEL TAX - Wells, Don05/16/2008Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB1482HB 1482 - TRANSPORTATION - Wells, Don04/10/2008HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
HB1483HB 1483 - NOXIOUS WEEDS - Wells, Don02/07/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1481HB 1481 - RESISTING ARREST - Wells, Don02/05/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HB1716HB1716 - Modifies law regarding proving lawful presence for driver's license purposes and prohibi...05/14/2009Taken Up for Third Reading (S)
HB1384HB1384 - Modifies certain provisions relating to protection of consumers against fraudulent pract...05/29/2008Signed by House Speaker(H)
HB1422HB1422 - Authorizes the State Highways and Transportation Commission to take the necessary steps ...05/29/2008Signed by House Speaker
HB1678HB1678 - Modifies various laws relating to members of the military and their families05/29/2008Signed by House Speaker
HB1715HB1715 - Modifies various provisions relating to the Water Patrol and watercraft regulations05/29/2008Signed by House Speaker(H)
HB2058HB2058 - Provides tax incentives for business development05/29/2008Signed by House Speaker(H)
HB2188HB2188 - Creates civil and criminal penalties for mortgage fraud and imposes sanctions upon certa...05/29/2008Signed by House Speaker
HCR43HCR43 - Urges the United States Air Force to reconsider its decision to replace a Boeing-made ref...05/16/2008Resolutions--HCS for HCRs 43 & 46 (Rupp)
HJR48HJR48 - Allows laws to be established to require voters to provide valid government-issued photo ...05/16/2008S Formal Calendar H Bills for Third Reading--HCS for HJR 48 (Scott)
HB1332HB1332 - Establishes provisions regarding pharmacy audits05/16/2008S Formal Calendar H Bills for Third Reading--HCS for HB 1332, with SCS (Goodman)
HB1390HB 1390 - FAMILY FARM LIVESTOCK LOAN PROGRAM - Loehner, Tom05/16/2008Referred: Agriculture Policy (H)
HB1722HB1722 - Modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education05/16/2008S Inf Calendar H Bills for Third Reading--HCS for HB 1722, with SCS, SS for SCS & SA 21 (pending)...
HB1803HB 1803 - NATIONAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION - Kelly, Van05/16/2008Referred: Agriculture Policy (H)
HB1823HB 1823 - FLAG DISPLAY - Funderburk, Doug05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H)
HB2283HB 2283 - DAIRY PRODUCT LABELING - Cunningham, Mike05/13/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2040HB 2040 - EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL COMPENSATION - Jetton, Rod05/01/2008Dropped from Calendar - Rule 44 (H)
HB1704HB1704 - Increases the appropriation amount for small school grants and allows certain schools to...04/29/2008Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
HB2078HB 2078 - DRIVER'S LICENSES - Hubbard, Rodney R.04/29/2008Second Read/Referred: Education (S)
HB1383HB 1383 - BUSINESS PREMISES SAFETY ACT - Cox, Stanley04/28/2008Second Rd/Refer: Pensions, Veteran Affairs & General Law(S)
HB1649HB1649 - Requires registered sex offenders to obtain driver's licenses with unique codes and limi...04/28/2008Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
HB1707HB 1707 - DESIGN-BUILD SCHOOL CONTRACTS - Baker, Brian04/28/2008Public Hearing Held (S)
HB2494HB 2494 - ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES - Pollock, Darrell04/28/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2330HB 2330 - BENEFITS FOR NEEDY FAMILIES - Brandom, Ellen04/23/2008Rules - Reported Do Pass (H)
HJR56HJR 56 - IMPEACHMENT TRIALS - Emery, Edgar G. H.04/22/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2536HB 2536 - ETHANOL-BLENDED GASOLINE SALES - Dethrow, Mike04/22/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1425HB 1425 - AGRICULTURAL TAX CREDITS - Munzlinger, Brian04/17/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1305HB1305 - Modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary education04/16/2008S Consent Calendar--HCS for HB 1305, with SCS (Rupp)
HB1309HB1309 - Allows any family member older than 21 years of age to give written permission for a tem...04/16/2008S Consent Calendar--HCS for HB 1309 (Crowell)
HB1371HB1371 - Authorizes the designation of rural empowerment zones in any county with eighteen thousa...04/16/2008Voted Do Pass S Economic Development, Tourism & Local Government Committee
HB2413HB 2413 - HEALTH CARE MARKET TRANSFORMATION - Ervin, Doug04/16/2008HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
HB2514HB 2514 - MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIPS - Weter, Raymond 'Ray'04/16/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1795HB 1795 - ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD - Pollock, Darrell04/15/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2138HB 2138 - BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS - Guest, Jim04/03/2008Referred: Special Committee on Small Business (H)
HB2567HB 2567 - INTOXICATION-RELATED TRAFFIC OFFENSE - Silvey, Ryan04/03/2008Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1984HB 1984 - ABORTIONS - Sander, Therese04/02/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HJR54HJR 54 - GENERAL ASSEMBLY TERM LIMITS - Kingery, Gayle04/01/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1975HB 1975 - CONCEALED CARRY ENDORSEMENTS - Scharnhorst, Dwight04/01/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2053HB 2053 - DEFENSIVE USE OF FORCE - Jones, Kenny04/01/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2112HB 2112 - FAIR TAX ACT OF 2008 - Emery, Edgar G. H.03/31/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2140HB 2140 - TAXATION OF FEDERAL PROPERTY - Guest, Jim03/27/2008Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB1798HB 1798 - LANDOWNER LIABILITY PROTECTION ACT - Ruzicka, Don03/26/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2292HB 2292 - RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS - Faith, Sally A.03/13/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB2342HB 2342 - RANDOM DRUG TESTING PROGRAM - Wilson, Kevin03/13/2008Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)
HB1942HB 1942 - TREE MAINTENANCE BY UTILITIES - Schad, Rodney03/11/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1389HB 1389 - MINING AND GRAVEL EXCAVATION - Loehner, Tom02/28/2008Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources (H)
HB1718HB 1718 - GIFT CERTIFICATES - Brandom, Ellen02/28/2008Referred: Special Committee on Small Business (H)
HB1780HB 1780 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION NOTICES - Darrough, Bruce02/28/2008Referred: Transportation (H)
HB2151HB 2151 - MISSOURI IMMIGRATION ACT - Guest, Jim02/28/2008Referred: Special Committee on Immigration (H)
HB1658HB 1658 - EXEMPTION FOR AGRICULTURAL FENCING - Dethrow, Mike02/14/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1901HB 1901 - SALE AND DELIVERY OF RAW MILK - Harris, Belinda02/14/2008Referred: Special Committee on Agri-Business (H)
HB1668HB 1668 - TAX CREDIT FOR STORM SHELTERS - Ruzicka, Don02/13/2008HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
HB1420HB 1420 - COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE TEST - St. Onge, Neal C.02/12/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HJR42HJR 42 - REAL PROPERTY TAX FREEZE - Davis, Cynthia L.02/07/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1357HB 1357 - CRIMINAL NONSUPPORT - Flook, Tim02/06/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1424HB 1424 - OVERTIME COMPENSATION - St. Onge, Neal C.02/06/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1382HB 1382 - SEXUAL OFFENSES - Cox, Stanley02/05/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1381HB 1381 - EMPLOYMENT OF ILLEGAL ALIENS - Kraus, Will01/24/2008Referred: Special Committee on Immigration (H)
HB1724HB 1724 - SEXUAL OFFENDER REGISTRY - Davis, Cynthia L.01/24/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1306HB 1306 - ENDOWED CARE FUNDS - Day, David01/17/2008Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)
HB1327HB 1327 - HEALTHY FOOD PILOT PROGRAM - Sater, David01/17/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1307HB 1307 - TUITION BENEFITS FOR COMBAT VETERANS - Day, David01/10/2008Read Second Time (H)
HB1324HB 1324 - ELECTIONS - Sater, David01/10/2008Read Second Time (H)