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2021 Missouri AFL-CIO Bills of Interest Missouri AFL-CIO Bill Status Report 12-21-2020 Core Issue-Critical HB57 - Suspends eligibility for unemployment compensation for persons convicted of rioting Sponsor Rep. Adam Schnelting (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB87 - Enacts right-to-work provisions relating to labor organizations and workers Sponsor Rep. Jered Taylor (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB88 - Modifies provisions relating to paycheck deductions for public labor organizations Sponsor Rep. Jered Taylor (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB89 - Repeals main provisions relating to wage rates on public works and modifies certain related provisions Sponsor Rep. Jered Taylor (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB214 - Modifies provisions relating to the misclassification of workers Sponsor Rep. Justin Hill (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB215 - Modifies the duration of unemployment compensation, modifies the method to pay federal advances, and raises the fund trigger causing contribution rate reductions Sponsor Rep. Justin Hill (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB354 - Modifies provisions relating to unemployment benefits probationary periods Sponsor Rep. Ben Baker (R) Last Action 12/07/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB363 - Modifies provisions relating to actions for damages due to exposure to asbestos Sponsor Rep. David Gregory (R) Last Action 12/08/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB500 - Establishes the Missouri Statewide Mechanical Contractor Licensing Act Sponsor Rep. Nick Schroer (R) Last Action 12/14/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB505 - Authorizes individuals counties to adopt right-to-work measures at the local level Sponsor Rep. Don Rone (R) Last Action 12/14/2020 H - Pre-Filed SB11 - Establishes the Missouri Statewide Mechanical Contractor Licensing Act Sponsor Sen. Dave Schatz (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 S - Pre-Filed SB73 - Creates new provisions relating to labor organizations Sponsor Sen. Jason Bean (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 S - Pre-Filed SB81 - Modifies provisions governing unlawful discriminatory practices Sponsor Sen. Greg Razer (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 S - Pre-Filed SB118 - Creates new provisions of law relating to labor organizations Sponsor Sen. Eric Burlison (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 S - Pre-Filed SB241 - Modifies provisions governing project labor agreements Sponsor Sen. Doug Beck (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 S - Pre-Filed SB242 - Creates new provisions governing reciprocal resident bidding Sponsor Sen. Doug Beck (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 S - Pre-Filed SB244 - Modifies provisions governing the authorization of the deduction of moneys from the paychecks of public employees for the benefit of public labor organizations Sponsor Sen. Bob Onder (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 S - Pre-Filed Education HB35 - Modifies provisions relating to required immunizations Sponsor Rep. Suzie Pollock (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB37 - Modifies provisions relating to immunizations Sponsor Rep. Suzie Pollock (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB51 - Allows funds distributed from a MOST 529 account to pay up to $10,000 of student loans incurred for postsecondary education expenses Sponsor Rep. Sarah Unsicker (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB52 - Allows concealed carrying of firearms on public transportation systems and transporting nonfunctional or unloaded firearms on public buses Sponsor Rep. Adam Schnelting (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB64 - Modifies provisions relating to the cost of serving high-needs students Sponsor Rep. Patricia Pike (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB86 - Modifies provisions relating to the concealed carrying of firearms Sponsor Rep. Jered Taylor (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB93 - Changes provisions governing school superintendent salaries and residency requirements Sponsor Rep. Jered Taylor (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB94 - Requires administration of a statewide assessment test for five years before any revisions to the test may be made Sponsor Rep. Jered Taylor (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB98 - Modifies residency requirements for the "A+ Schools Program." Sponsor Rep. Mark Sharp (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB101 - Modifies provisions governing workforce development in elementary and secondary education Sponsor Rep. Bradley Pollitt (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB106 - Establishes qualifications for substitute teachers Sponsor Rep. Gretchen Bangert (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB107 - Establishes the Missouri Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program Sponsor Rep. Gretchen Bangert (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB108 - Requires school districts to provide instruction in cursive writing Sponsor Rep. Gretchen Bangert (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB112 - Requires the state board of education to convene a work group about an eighth grade course on career readiness Sponsor Rep. Gretchen Bangert (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB119 - Modifies provisions relating to seclusion and restraint policies in public schools Sponsor Rep. Ian Mackey (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB120 - Prohibits the suspension of students in kindergarten or in any grade not higher than the third grade Sponsor Rep. Ian Mackey (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB121 - Modifies provisions relating to age for school entry Sponsor Rep. Ian Mackey (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB123 - Allows public schools and public higher education institutions to donate unused food to certain farms Sponsor Rep. Ian Mackey (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB124 - Allows show choir and marching band to satisfy high school physical education credits Sponsor Rep. Ian Mackey (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB137 - Changes provisions related to funding for charter schools Sponsor Rep. Doug Richey (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB150 - Requires bleeding control kits in all public school and charter school classrooms Sponsor Rep. Brenda Shields (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB151 - Allows school districts that share superintendents to receive additional state aid Sponsor Rep. Brenda Shields (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB164 - Allows school districts to divide into subdistricts Sponsor Rep. Rudy Veit (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB192 - Requires in-state public educational institutions to grant undergraduate course credit for students who score 3 or higher on advance placement examinations Sponsor Rep. Mark Ellebracht (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB206 - Establishes a "Council for Community Education" within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Sponsor Rep. Alan Gray (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB207 - Creates subdistricts within certain school districts Sponsor Rep. Alan Gray (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB211 - Modifies provisions relating to retirement systems Sponsor Rep. Alan Gray (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB219 - Establishes the "Missouri Tuition Equity Act." Sponsor Rep. Ingrid Burnett (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB220 - Modifies provisions relating to higher education tuition Sponsor Rep. Ingrid Burnett (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB225 - Requires school districts to provide "period products" at no cost in middle schools and high schools and charter schools and repeals provisions prohibiting abortion services providers from providing instruction on human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases Sponsor Rep. Ingrid Burnett (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB228 - Permits recording of IEP or Section 504 meetings by a student's parent or legal guardian Sponsor Rep. Chuck Basye (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB233 - Establishes the "Informed Student Document Act" to require institutions of higher education to provide outcomes information to incoming freshmen Sponsor Rep. Chuck Basye (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB237 - Codifies an emergency amendment to rules allowing an alternative route to gain a substitute certificate of license to teach Sponsor Rep. Ann Kelley (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB243 - Changes attendance requirements for virtual classes Sponsor Rep. Jeff Porter (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB246 - Allows schools with a four-day school week to set an opening date more than fourteen days before the first Monday in September Sponsor Rep. Jeff Porter (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB253 - Provides for new school board subdistricts and member elections in certain cities Sponsor Rep. Craig Fishel (R) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB254 - Requires school districts to implement policies requiring accommodations for breast-feeding mothers Sponsor Rep. Paula BroWn (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB255 - Creates new provisions relating to the Missouri school improvement program Sponsor Rep. Paula BroWn (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB256 - Modifies provisions relating to school suspensions Sponsor Rep. Paula BroWn (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB264 - Directs unclaimed lottery prizes to go to after school programs for high- need children Sponsor Rep. Peter Merideth (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB284 - Requires school districts to offer an American civics course beginning with grade 6 Sponsor Rep. Ashley Bland Manlove (D) Last Action 12/01/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB303 - Establishes transfer procedures to nonresident districts for students in public schools Sponsor Rep. John Wiemann (R) Last Action 12/02/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB311 - Allows public institutions of higher education to charge differential tuition rates based on program of study Sponsor Rep. Ann Kelley (R) Last Action 12/03/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB312 - Requires each local school district and charter school to have on file a policy for reading success plans for certain students Sponsor Rep. Ann Kelley (R) Last Action 12/03/2020 H - Pre-Filed HB320 - Changes provisions relating to computer science courses Sponsor Rep.
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