Contact Information
Business
MO House of Representatives
201 West Capitol Avenue, Room 101F, St. Joseph MO 64504

martin.rucker@house.mo.gov
Phone #: 573-751-9460
Fax #: 573-522-5025

Personal
2703 Meadow Ridge Drive, Jefferson City MO 65101

Phone #: Capitol
Fax #: Capitol


Other Information
Elected: 2004
Terms: 2
Counties: Buchanan, Platte
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Biography
Rep. Martin T. Rucker, a Democrat, represents part of Buchanan and Platte Counties (District 29) in the Missouri House of Representatives. Elected to the House in 2004, Rep. Rucker works for Silgan Container Corporation in St. Joseph. In addition to his legislative duties, Rep. Rucker is a member of the St. Joseph School Board where he chairs the Personnel Committee. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the United Way of St. Joseph, InterServ and the Community Plan. Rep. Rucker attends Trinity Missionary Baptist Church where he is a member of the Board of Trustees. A 1975 graduate of Central High School in St. Joseph, Missouri, Rep. Rucker attended Central Wyoming College and Missouri Western State College. Born on June 15, 1957, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Rep. Rucker lives in

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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)
HB2393HB2393 - Modifies provisions of the enhanced enterprise tax benefit program05/29/2008Signed by Governor
HB2323HB 2323 - CHILD ABUSE, RAPE, AND VIOLENCE - Hubbard, Rodney R.05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB2348HB 2348 - CASELOAD STANDARDS - Oxford, Jeanette Mott05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB2349HB 2349 - LABOR ORGANIZATIONS - Darrough, Bruce05/16/2008Referred: Spec Com on Workforce Dev & Workplace Safety (H)
HB2422HB 2422 - ENERGY EFFICIENT PROGRAMS - Holsman, Jason R.05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Utilities (H)
HB2463HB 2463 - CARBON MONOXIDE AND SMOKE DETECTORS - McClanahan, Rebecca05/16/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB2488HB 2488 - EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION - Talboy, Mike05/16/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB2513HB 2513 - HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CHILDREN - Baker, Judy05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Health Insurance (H)
HB2521HB 2521 - EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT ACT - Oxford, Jeanette Mott05/16/2008Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB2524HB 2524 - FAILURE TO YIELD TO CERTAIN PERSONS - Talboy, Mike05/16/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB2528HB 2528 - MOTOR FUEL TAX - Wells, Don05/16/2008Referred: Ways and Means (H)
HB2541HB 2541 - VOTER CAGING PROHIBITION ACT OF 2008 - Hughes, Leonard05/16/2008Referred: Elections (H)
HB2593HB 2593 - ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS - Bland, Craig C.05/16/2008Referred: Special Committee on Urban Education Reform (H)
HB2260HB2260 - Modifies provisions of the qualified research expense tax credit program05/06/2008Second Read and Referred S Ways & Means Committee
HB1756HB 1756 - COUNTERFEITING - Walton, Juanita Head05/05/2008Public Hearing Scheduled (S)
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)
HB1704HB1704 - Increases the appropriation amount for small school grants and allows certain schools to...04/29/2008Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
HB2533HB 2533 - INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR TUITION - Schoemehl, Sue04/29/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1707HB 1707 - DESIGN-BUILD SCHOOL CONTRACTS - Baker, Brian04/28/2008Public Hearing Held (S)
HB2421HB 2421 - KANSAS CITY FESTIVAL DISTRICT SALES - Meiners, Kate04/28/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1860HB 1860 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATINGS - Baker, Judy04/22/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1916HB 1916 - STATE EMPLOYEE SALARY INCREASES - Lampe, Sara04/22/2008Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)
HB2423HB 2423 - MO HEALTHNET PROGRAM BENEFITS - Holsman, Jason R.04/21/2008HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
HB1706HB1706 - Allows retired members of PSRS and PEERS to work up to full time for up to two years wit...04/17/2008SCS Reported Do Pass (S)
HB2444HB 2444 - FOOD STAMP ELIGIBILITY - Bland, Craig C.04/16/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB1435HB 1435 - MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANIES - Wildberger, Edward04/10/2008Referred: Special Committee on Health Insurance (H)
HB1614HB 1614 - DEATH PENALTY COMMISSION - Bowman, John L.04/10/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1615HB 1615 - PROSTATE CANCER PILOT PROGRAM - Bowman, John L.04/10/2008Referred: Health Care Policy (H)
HB1667HB 1667 - MISSOURI HOMEOWNERS' PROTECTION ACT - Harris, Jeff04/10/2008Referred: Special Committee on Financial Institutions (H)
HB1859HB 1859 - RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH GRANTS - Baker, Judy04/10/2008Referred: Special Committee on Energy and Environment (H)
HB1861HB 1861 - RENEWABLE ENERGY - Baker, Judy04/10/2008Public Hearing Held (S)
HB2050HB 2050 - STATE ADEQUACY TARGET FOR SCHOOL AID - Aull, Joe04/10/2008Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB2057HB 2057 - LICENSURE OF HOME INSPECTORS - Parson, Michael L.04/10/2008Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2272HB 2272 - PREVENTION FIRST ACT - Wright-Jones, Robin04/10/2008Referred: Special Committee on Family Services (H)
HB1892HB 1892 - ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TAX DEDUCTION - Holsman, Jason R.04/08/2008Public Hearing Scheduled, Bill not Heard (H)
HB2304HB 2304 - AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER - Lampe, Sara04/03/2008Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB1922HB 1922 - ABORTIONS - Harris, Belinda04/02/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2430HB 2430 - EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL COMPENSATION - Holsman, Jason R.04/02/2008HCS Reported Do Pass (H)
HB1870HB 1870 - DEATH PENALTY COMMISSION - Deeken, Bill04/01/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB2107HB 2107 - UNCLAIMED VETERANS' REMAINS - Day, David03/27/2008Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H)
HB1355HB 1355 - ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES - Schaaf, Robert03/12/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2243HB 2243 - FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS PROGRAM - Curls, Shalonn03/12/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1942HB 1942 - TREE MAINTENANCE BY UTILITIES - Schad, Rodney03/11/2008Rules - Executive Session Completed (H)
HB2031HB 2031 - EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS - Nasheed, Jamilah03/03/2008Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1432HB 1432 - TAMPERING WITH A JUDICIAL OFFICER - Wildberger, Edward02/28/2008Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB1433HB 1433 - DISPOSABLE CELL PHONE PURCHASES - Wildberger, Edward02/28/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1436HB 1436 - DNA PROFILING SYSTEM - Wildberger, Edward02/28/2008Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)
HB1607HB 1607 - INCORPORATION OF CITIES - Lampe, Sara02/28/2008Referred: Local Government (H)
HB1780HB 1780 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION NOTICES - Darrough, Bruce02/28/2008Referred: Transportation (H)
HB1868HB 1868 - HEALTH CARE BENEFITS - McClanahan, Rebecca02/28/2008Referred: Special Committee on Healthcare Transformation
HB2030HB 2030 - PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS ACT - Lowe, Jenee' M.02/28/2008Referred: Judiciary (H)
HB2124HB 2124 - SCHOOL SAFETY - Aull, Joe02/28/2008Referred: Elementary and Secondary Education (H)
HB1901HB 1901 - SALE AND DELIVERY OF RAW MILK - Harris, Belinda02/14/2008Referred: Special Committee on Agri-Business (H)
HB1909HB 1909 - WITHDRAWN - Day, David02/11/2008Withdrawn (H)
HB1776HB 1776 - HUMAN RIGHTS - Talboy, Mike02/07/2008Referred: Special Committee on General Laws (H)
HB1519HB 1519 - MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION NOTICES - Nance, Bob01/29/2008Public Hearing Completed (H)
HB1434HB 1434 - EMPLOYMENT OF ILLEGAL ALIENS - Wildberger, Edward01/24/2008Referred: Special Committee on Immigration (H)