2016 CAPITOL REPORT XVII
2016 CAPITOL REPORT XVII
May 2 - 6
LAST WEEK OF 2016 SESSION
Typically, the end of session is signaled by an urgent filing of amendments amid a flurry of House and Senate bills. When the legislative frenzy ends on Friday, we will take stock in the accomplishments of 2016. The last week is the finale for much hard work during the preceding months. Stay tuned…
BILLS APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR
http://www.house.mo.gov/billreport.aspx?...
Budget Bills – Fiscal Year 2017-18
The Governor signed the budget bills with two line item vetoes: 1) several appropriations from the WWII Memorial Trust Fund and 2) an appropriation regarding the Missouri Health Connection.
HB 1979 – Ethics Reform
Imposes a 6-month rule for lobbying by former legislators, former statewide elected officials, and former holders of an office that requires senate confirmation.
HB 1983 – Ethics Reform
No statewide elected official or legislator shall serve as a paid political consultant.
HB 2140 – Sales Tax on Automobiles
Establishes the “Missouri Task Force on Fair, Nondiscriminatory Local Taxation Concerning Motor Veicles, Trailers, Boars, and Outboard Motors”.
HB 2203 – Campaign Finance
Changes laws regarding the investment of campaign funds.
LEGISLATURE OVERRIDES GOVERNOR’S VETO
SB’s 586 & 651 – Foundation Formula Cap
The Senate bills reinstitute a five percent cap on the amount of annual state funding to the public schools foundation formula. The cap was removed by the legislature in 2010. However, even with formula increases every year, funding continued to fall short of the amount called for in the formula. The bill sponsors indicated that the cap will allow a reasonable rate of growth, preventing unrealistic funding levels.
HOUSE OVERRIDES GOVERNOR’S VETO
HB 1891 – Paycheck Protection
The bill would give public employee union members the right to opt-in annually, in writing for union dues, agency shop fees, or other fees paid to a public labor organization. Currently, if public employees do not opt-out, union dues are automatically deducted. In addition, the legislation would require public employee unions to obtain annual written consent to spend any fees on political activities. The bill exempts unions for first responders from the requirements.
FINAL APPROVAL GIVEN TO VOTER ID BILL
HB 1631 is a companion bill for a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow voters to determine if the state should require photo identification to vote. If a constitutional amendment is approved, voters would be required to present a specified form of ID to vote in a public election. Valid forms would include photo IDs issued by the state, the federal government or the military. For individuals without an ID, the state would be required to cover the cost of obtaining one.
BILLS DELIVERED TO THE GOVERNOR
http://www.house.mo.gov/billreport.aspx?...
HOUSE ACTION – THIRD READ & PASSED
http://www.house.mo.gov/billreport.aspx?...
CONGRATULATIONS!!
Congratulations to the award recipients at the 2016 Cape County Lincoln Day Dinner!
Jerry and Melba Keele – Bill Emerson Award
Doug Austin – Pachyderm Award
Thank you for your contributions to our community!
ACTIVITY ON SPONSORED BILLS – Bills in Motion this week in BOLD | |||||
http://www.house.mo.gov/billreport.aspx?... | |||||
HB 1607 | |||||
Music Therapy Licensure | |||||
Hearing complete | |||||
HB 1608 | |||||
"Pill Mill" Regulation | |||||
Placed on House Calendar | |||||
HB 1609 | |||||
Tax Credits and Budget | |||||
HB 1610 | |||||
Postsecondary Education | |||||
Voted out of Senate Committee | |||||
HB 1611 | |||||
School Counseling Programs | |||||
Voted out of Senate Ed Committee | |||||
HB 1612 | |||||
Career and Technical Education Certificate | |||||
SB 620 – TAFP (same as HB 1612) | |||||
HB 1613 | |||||
Remedial Education | |||||
Voted out of Senate Committee | |||||
HB 1614 | |||||
Tax Credit for Charitable Contributions for Schoolchildren | |||||
Placed on House Calendar | |||||
HB 1615 | |||||
Public Bidding Requirements | |||||
Placed on House Calendar | |||||
HB 1616 | |||||
EMS Licensure Interstate Compact | |||||
Hearing complete | |||||
HB 1645 | |||||
Modified Film Tax Credit Program | |||||
Voted out of Select Committee | |||||
HB 1646 | |||||
Missouri Civics Education Initiative | |||||
Voted out of Senate – On House Calendar | |||||
HB 1667 | |||||
Early Childhood and Charter Schools | |||||
On House Calendar | |||||
HB 1720 | |||||
Flexibility in Teacher Compensation | |||||
HB 1785 | |||||
Local Sales and Use Tax | |||||
Referred to Local Government Committee | |||||
HB 1929 | |||||
Veterinary Euthanasia Technicians | |||||
HB 1953 | |||||
Abortion, Tissue Reporting, Clinic Licensing and Inspections | |||||
Voted out of Select Committee | |||||
HB 2043 | |||||
Nurse Licensure Compact | |||||
Placed on House Calendar | |||||
HB 2055 | |||||
Child Custody-Shared Parenting | |||||
Hearing complete | |||||
HB 2221 | |||||
Limits Lobbyist Gifts, Prohibits Accepting Anything of Value for Votes | |||||
Referred to Govt Accountability and Oversight | |||||
HB 2222 | |||||
Imposes 2-year Rule for Members of General Assembly | |||||
Referred to Govt Accountability and Oversight | |||||
HB 2223 | |||||
Anonymous Complaints to Ethics Commission | |||||
Referred to Govt Accountability and Oversight | |||||
HB 2379 | |||||
Dyslexia Screening | |||||
Placed on Senate Calendar | |||||
HB 2396 | |||||
Tax Exemption for Out-of-State Income | |||||
HB 2428 | |||||
School Counselors - Name Change | |||||
Passed in Senate | |||||
HB 2593 | |||||
Urban Early Childhood Fund | |||||
House Hearing Complete | |||||
HB 2684 | |||||
Changes Collaborative Practice Agreements | |||||
HB 2696 | |||||
Creates K-12 Education Savings Plan | |||||
HB 2790 | |||||
Establishes a visiting scholars certificate of license to teach | |||||
Voted out of House Select Ed Committee | |||||
HJR 79 | |||||
Constitutional Amendment Establishing Campaign Contribution Limits | |||||
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