Contact Information
Business
MO House of Representatives
201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 201G, Mt. Vernon MO 65712

don.ruzicka@house.mo.gov
Phone #: 573-751-4077
Fax #: 573-522-6079

Personal
1328 Deer Lane, Jefferson City MO 65101

Phone #: Capitol
Fax #: Capitol


Other Information
Elected: 2006
Terms: 1
Counties: Lawrence
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Biography
Rep. Don Ruzicka, a Republican, represents Lawrence County (District 132) in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was elected to the House in November 2006. In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Ruzicka is a real estate agent with Carol Jones Realtors. Previously he served for 27 years as a Missouri Conservation Agent with a focus on wildlife law enforcement. Rep. Ruzicka is a member of the Missouri Conservation Agents Association; Missouri Sherriff’s Association; Missouri Association of Realtors; Missouri State Troopers Association; Missouri Farm Bureau; and Faith Fellowship. Rep. Ruzicka is a graduate of Northwest High School. He received his degree in Wildlife Conservation and Management from Missouri State University. Born June 9, 1957 in St. Louis, Rep. Ruzicka

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HB1616HB1616 - Modifies an exception to those required to be licensed as real estate brokers02/28/2009Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1809HB 1809 - IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION ACT - Ruzicka, Don04/28/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HJR77HJR 77 - CONSERVATION COMMISSION - Ruzicka, Don04/24/2008Referred: Conservation and Natural Resources (H)
HB2511HB 2511 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES - Ruzicka, Don04/03/2008Referred: Transportation (H)
HB1799HB 1799 - STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS - Ruzicka, Don04/01/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1798HB 1798 - LANDOWNER LIABILITY PROTECTION ACT - Ruzicka, Don03/26/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1668HB 1668 - TAX CREDIT FOR STORM SHELTERS - Ruzicka, Don02/13/2008HCS Reported Do Pass (H)


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HB1549HB1549 - Modifies the law relating to illegal immigrants05/29/2008Signed 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)
HB2034HB2034 - Modifies various provisions relating to weapons05/29/2008Signed by House Speaker
HB2058HB2058 - Provides tax incentives for business development05/29/2008Signed by House Speaker(H)
HJR74HJR 74 - EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICES - Bruns, Mark J.05/16/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1619HB1619 - Modifies provisions relating to drug monitoring05/16/2008H Calendar H Bills with S Amendments (SS#2 for SCS, as amended)
HB1626HB1626 - Requires applicants to prove citizenship, permanent residence, or lawful presence in ord...05/16/2008S Inf Calendar H Bills for Third Reading--HCS for HB 1626 (Ridgeway)
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)...
HB1788HB1788 - Authorizes an income tax deduction from a taxpayer's Missouri adjusted gross income for ...05/16/2008S Inf Calendar H Bills for Third Reading--HCS for HBs 1788 & 1882 (Crowell)
HB1831HB1831 - Enacts provisions regarding the coercion of abortions05/16/2008S Inf Calendar H Bills for Third Reading--HCS for HBs 1831 & 1472 (Mayer)
HB2248HB 2248 - USE OF CREDIT SCORES - Deeken, Bill05/16/2008Referred: Insurance Policy (H)
HB2397HB 2397 - DRUG TESTING OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS - Funderburk, Doug05/16/2008Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HB2553HB 2553 - ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Stream, Rick05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Student Achievement (H)
HB1539HB 1539 - DISCLOSURE OF NEWS SOURCES - Jones, Timothy W.05/08/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1463HB 1463 - COLLEGE ENROLLMENT OF ILLEGAL ALIENS - Nolte, Jerry05/05/2008Placed on Informal Calendar (S)
HB2040HB 2040 - EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL COMPENSATION - Jetton, Rod05/01/2008Dropped from Calendar - Rule 44 (H)
HB2494HB 2494 - ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES - Pollock, Darrell04/28/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2173HB 2173 - SECURITY FREEZES ON CREDIT REPORTS - Faith, Sally A.04/23/2008HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
HJR71HJR 71 - SALES TAX FOR VETERANS' SERVICES - Fisher, Barney04/21/2008Second Read/Referred: Ways and Means (S)
HB1425HB 1425 - AGRICULTURAL TAX CREDITS - Munzlinger, Brian04/17/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2156HB 2156 - TAX CREDIT FOR STAY-AT-HOME PARENTS - Grill, Jason04/16/2008Taken Up for Perfection (H)
HB1795HB 1795 - ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD - Pollock, Darrell04/15/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HJR44HJR 44 - SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDED INDEBTEDNESS - Flook, Tim04/10/2008Referred: Elections (H)
HB1739HB 1739 - PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGISTS - Moore, Danielle04/10/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1902HB 1902 - PUBLIC SCHOOL RETIREMENT SYSTEMS - Moore, Danielle04/10/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2471HB 2471 - MEMORIAL HIGHWAY - Scharnhorst, Dwight04/10/2008Referred: Transportation (H)
HB2487HB 2487 - REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS - Smith, Jason04/10/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1980HB 1980 - DNA PROFILING SYSTEM - Ruestman, Marilyn04/08/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2304HB 2304 - AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER - Lampe, Sara04/03/2008Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB1975HB 1975 - CONCEALED CARRY ENDORSEMENTS - Scharnhorst, Dwight04/01/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2076HB 2076 - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DIVISION - Grisamore, Jeff04/01/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1771HB 1771 - VERIFICATION OF IMMIGRATION STATUS - Jones, Kenny03/31/2008HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
HB2189HB 2189 - FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS PAYMENTS - Smith, Joe03/27/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2376HB 2376 - AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER - Grisamore, Jeff03/27/2008Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB1982HB 1982 - CONCEALED CARRY ENDORSEMENTS - Thomson, Mike03/25/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1589HB 1589 - COMMERCIAL VEHICLE OFFICERS - Munzlinger, Brian03/11/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1894HB 1894 - DETAINERS - Jones, Timothy W.03/11/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1942HB 1942 - TREE MAINTENANCE BY UTILITIES - Schad, Rodney03/11/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2119HB 2119 - INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER - Roorda, Jeff03/11/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1620HB 1620 - ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES - Jones, Kenny03/06/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1941HB 1941 - STEALING LIVESTOCK - Schad, Rodney03/06/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1367HB 1367 - VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER TAX CREDIT - Ruestman, Marilyn03/03/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1421HB 1421 - PROTECTION OF HIGHWAY WORKERS - St. Onge, Neal C.02/28/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1659HB 1659 - GULF WAR MEDALLION PROGRAM - Smith, Joe02/28/2008Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H)
HB1792HB 1792 - LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS - Cooper, Robert Wayne02/28/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2079HB 2079 - PROPERTY TAXATION - Stream, Rick02/21/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1938HB 1938 - PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES - Baker, Brian02/20/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1775HB 1775 - COLLEGE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT - Thomson, Mike02/19/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1658HB 1658 - EXEMPTION FOR AGRICULTURAL FENCING - Dethrow, Mike02/14/2008Public 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)
HB1538HB 1538 - NONRESIDENT DRIVER'S LICENSES - Jones, Timothy W.02/06/2008Executive Session - No Action Taken
HB1540HB 1540 - SERVICE OF SUMMONS - Jones, Timothy W.02/05/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1543HB 1543 - DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWALS - Jones, Timothy W.02/05/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1464HB 1464 - ALCOHOL BEVERAGE VAPORIZERS - Nolte, Jerry02/04/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1467HB 1467 - PROPERTY ASSESSMENT - Nolte, Jerry01/24/2008Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB1655HB 1655 - PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS - Nance, Bob01/24/2008Referred: Special Committee on Immigration (H)
HB1526HB 1526 - NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS - Franz, Ward01/17/2008Referred: Elections (H)