Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021 Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
MO HB73 Prohibits the use of a handheld wireless communication device within school zones and construction or work zones Primary Sponsor: Representative Chris Dinkins (R) Summary: Introduced Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB87 Enacts righttowork provisions relating to labor organizations and workers Primary Sponsor: Representative Jered Taylor (R) Cosponsors: Representative Suzie Pollock (R) Representative Mitch Boggs (R) Representative Brian Seitz (R) Summary: Introduced Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB88 Modifies provisions relating to paycheck deductions for public labor organizations Primary Sponsor: Representative Jered Taylor (R) Cosponsor: Representative Brian Seitz (R) Summary: Introduced Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB89 Repeals main provisions relating to wage rates on public works and modifies certain related provisions Primary Sponsor: Representative Jered Taylor (R) Cosponsors: Representative Danny Busick (R) Representative Mitch Boggs (R) Representative Brian Seitz (R) Summary: Introduced Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB125 Modifies provisions of the "Whistleblower's Protection Act" Primary Sponsor: Representative Ian Mackey (D) Summary: Introduced Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB136 Establishes provisions relating to loans obtained through the federal Paycheck Protection Program Primary Sponsor: Representative Ian Mackey (D) Summary: Introduced Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB163 Modifies provisions relating to workers' compensation law Primary Sponsor: Representative Rudy Veit (R) Summary: Introduced Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB241 Prohibits the use of handheld wireless communication devices by drivers of any age Primary Sponsor: Representative Jeff Porter (R) Summary: Introduced Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB258 Prohibits the use of a handheld wireless communications device for texting by drivers of any age Primary Sponsor: Representative David Evans (R) Cosponsors: Representative John Black (R) Representative Michael O'Donnell (R) Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
Summary: Introduced Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB333 Modifies provisions for initiative petitions and referendums Primary Sponsor: Representative John Simmons (R) Cosponsor: Representative Cheri Toalson Reisch (R) Scheduled Hearing: Elections and Elected Officials (House) Date: February 17, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM or upon adjournment (whichever is later). (CST) Location: House Hearing Room 6 Summary: Introduced Actions: February 10, 2021 Public Hearing Completed January 14, 2021 Referred: Elections and Elected Officials January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 4, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB343 Modifies provisions relating to workers' compensation law Primary Sponsor: Representative Nick Schroer (R) Summary: Introduced Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 4, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB348 Modifies provisions relating to the workers' compensation Second Injury Fund Primary Sponsor: Representative Rudy Veit (R) Summary: Introduced Actions: December 10, 2020 Withdrawn December 7, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB351 Changes the laws regarding the ability of counties to issue ordinances Primary Sponsor: Representative Mike Henderson (R) Summary: Introduced Actions: February 9, 2021 Referred: Rules Legislative Oversight Reported Do Pass AYES: 15 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0 February 4, 2021 Voted Do Pass Executive Session Completed January 28, 2021 Public Hearing Completed January 14, 2021 Referred: Rural Community Development January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 7, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB397 Modifies provisions for water and sewer infrastructure Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
Primary Sponsor: Representative Wayne Wallingford (R) Summary: Introduced Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 10, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB471 Establishes provisions relating to registration certificates for roofing contractors Primary Sponsor: Representative Bill Kidd (R) Summary: Introduced Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 14, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB481 Modifies provisions relating to the licensure of architects, engineers, and landscape architects Primary Sponsor: Representative Jeff Coleman (R) Summary: Introduced Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 14, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB500 Establishes the Missouri Statewide Mechanical Contractor Licensing Act Primary Sponsor: Representative Nick Schroer (R) Summary: Introduced Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
Actions: February 11, 2021 Referred: Rules Legislative Oversight Reported Do Pass AYES: 9 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 0 February 10, 2021 Voted Do Pass Executive Session Completed January 27, 2021 Public Hearing Completed January 14, 2021 Referred: Professional Registration and Licensing January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 14, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB505 Authorizes individuals counties to adopt righttowork measures at the local level Primary Sponsor: Representative Don Rone (R) Summary: Introduced Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 14, 2020 Prefiled
MO HB587 Modifies provisions relating to worker classification Primary Sponsor: Representative Jeff Porter (R) Summary: Introduced Actions: January 7, 2021 Read Second Time Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 28, 2020 Prefiled
MO HJR20 Modifies provisions for initiative petitions and referendums Primary Sponsor: Representative Mike Henderson (R) Scheduled Hearing: Elections and Elected Officials (House) Date: February 17, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM or upon adjournment (whichever is later). (CST) Location: House Hearing Room 6 Summary: Introduced Actions: January 28, 2021 Referred: Elections and Elected Officials January 7, 2021 Read Second Time January 6, 2021 Read First Time December 7, 2020 Prefiled
MO SB11 Establishes the Missouri Statewide Mechanical Contractor Licensing Act Primary Sponsor: Senator Dave Schatz (R) Committee: Professional Registration (Senate) Summary: SB 11 This act shall be known as the Missouri Statewide Mechanical Contractor Licensing Act. Under this act, the statewide mechanical license for mechanical contractors shall be regulated by the Division of Professional Registration, within the Department of Commerce and Insurance. This act creates the Office of Mechanical Contractors within the Division, to carry out the provisions of this act. Applicants for a statewide mechanical license must meet certain criteria set forth in the act. A corporation, firm, institution, organization, company, or representative seeking to engage in mechanical contracting, is required to employ at least one license holder. A statewide licensed mechanical contractor may represent only one entity at a time. Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
A mechanical contractor shall have one license holder responsible for offering field employees eight contact hours of industry training each year, and mechanical contractors shall be responsible for providing proof of such training to the Division upon request. In the event of a loss of a license holder, a mechanical contractor shall remain in good standing with the Division for six months after notifying the Division of such change. Within the six month period, a new license holder shall be registered with the Division. If no license holder is registered within such six month period, the Division shall declare the mechanical contractor inactive. (Section 324.959) Political subdivisions may establish their own local mechanical contractor's license, but shall recognize a statewide license in lieu of a local license for the purposes of performing contracting work or obtaining permits to perform work within such political subdivision. No political subdivision may require the employees of a statewide licensed mechanical contractor or its subcontractors or manufacturers' representatives to obtain journeymen licenses, apprenticeship licenses, or occupational licenses that require passing any examination or any special requirements to assess proficiency. If a political subdivision does not recognize a statewide license in lieu of a local license, a statewide mechanical contractor licensee may file a complaint with the Division, which may investigate such complaint. If the Division finds that the political subdivision failed to recognize a statewide license, the Division shall notify the political subdivision of such violation and grant them 30 days to comply. If after 30 days the political subdivision does not comply, the Division shall notify the director of the Department of Revenue, who shall withhold any moneys the political subdivision would otherwise be entitled to from local sales tax until the political subdivision is in compliance. (Section 324.962) This act establishes the Missouri Mechanical Contractor Licensing Fund in the state treasury, which shall be expended for the administration of this act. (Section 324.965) Mechanical contractor licenses shall expire on a renewal date established by the Division. The Division shall, prior to the renewal date, mail a renewal notice to the last known address of each person licensed under this act. Failure to provide the Division with the information required for renewal or to pay the required fee shall result in the license being declared inactive. The license shall remain inactive until the licensee applies for reinstatement and pays the required fees, so long as the application for reinstatement is received within two years of the renewal date. (Section 324.968) Any person operating as a mechanical contractor in a political subdivision shall not be required to possess a statewide license to operate as a mechanical contractor in such political subdivision. (Section 324.971) Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
The Division may refuse to issue any certificate of registration or license, and may cause a complaint to be filed with the Administrative Hearing Commission against any holder of a certificate of registration or license for causes set forth in the act. Upon a finding by the Administrative Hearing Commission that grounds for disciplinary action are met, the Division may censure or place such a person on probation for a period not to exceed five years, or may suspend, for a period not to exceed three years, or revoke any license. Upon a judicial or administrative finding of a violation of this act, the Division may assess fines up to $5,000. (Section 324.980) Any person who knowingly violates the provisions of this act is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. (Section 324.983) The provisions of this act shall not apply to service work or installation of chimney sweeps, outdoor cooking appliances, outdoor fire pits, and outdoor gas lanterns. (Section 324.950) This act is substantially similar to SCS/SB 559 (2020), HCS/HB 1891 (2020), HCS/SS/SCS/SBs 673 & 560 (2020), SB 376 (2019), HCS/HB 326 (2019), and provisions contained in SCS/HB 705 (2019), and is similar to HB 2673 (2018). Actions: February 15, 2021 Formal Calendar S Bills for Perfection February 11, 2021 Reported from S Professional Registration Committee February 10, 2021 Voted Do Pass S Professional Registration Committee January 25, 2021 Hearing Conducted S Professional Registration Committee January 14, 2021 Second Read and Referred S Professional Registration Committee January 6, 2021 S First Read December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO SB40 Modifies provisions relating to the Department of Natural Resources Primary Sponsor: Senator Eric Burlison (R) Committee: Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources (Senate) Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
Summary: SB 40 This act modifies provisions relating to the Department of Natural Resources. Currently, the authority of the Hazardous Waste Management Commission, the Air Conservation Commission, and the Clean Water Commission to revise certain fee structures set forth in statute expires on August 28, 2024. This act changes the expiration date to August 28, 2021. In instances where the Department of Natural Resources has authority to issue fines or penalties and determines that a fine or penalty should be levied, the Department is required to provide information as set forth in the act to the alleged violator in order for the alleged violator to understand the basis for the fine or penalty. Finally, for violations of the Missouri Clean Water Law, any administrative penalty sought to resolve violations through conference, conciliation, and persuasion shall be communicated to the alleged violator in writing together with any penalty calculation prepared in accordance with any Clean Water Commission administrative penalty rule. Rules and regulations promulgated by the Clean Water Commission for the assessment of administrative penalties shall require the Department of Natural Resources to document how any administrative penalty sought to resolve the violations through conference, conciliation, and persuasion was calculated and provide such calculation and justification in writing to the alleged violator. This act contains provisions identical to SB 878 (2020) and HB 2342 (2020). Actions: January 25, 2021 Hearing Conducted S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee January 14, 2021 Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee January 6, 2021 S First Read December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO SB73 Creates new provisions relating to labor organizations Primary Sponsor: Senator Jason Bean (R) Committee: General Laws (Senate) Summary: SB 73 Under this act, employers are barred from requiring employees to become or refrain from becoming a member of a labor organization or pay dues or other charges required of labor organization members as a condition of employment. Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
Any person who violates or directs another to violate this act is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Moreover, any person injured as a result of violation or threatened violation of this act is entitled to injunctive relief and certain other damages. Prosecuting attorneys and the Attorney General are charged with investigating complaints under this act. The provisions of this act do not apply to any agreement between an employer and a labor organization entered into before the effective date of this act but shall apply to any such agreement upon its renewal, extension, amendment, or modification in any respect after the effective date of this act. Certain other exemptions apply as well. This act only applies in counties where the governing body of the county has submitted a question to its qualified voters asking whether the county shall be subject to this act. If a majority of the votes are in favor of the question, the provisions of this act become effective in the county upon approval. The governing body is also permitted to submit a question to the voters on repealing an ordinance adopted pursuant to this act. Additionally, the voters may submit a petition for the purpose of repealing an ordinance adopted pursuant to this act. This act is substantially similar to SB 240 (2019). Actions: January 14, 2021 Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee January 6, 2021 S First Read December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO SB118 Creates new provisions of law relating to labor organizations Primary Sponsor: Senator Eric Burlison (R) Committee: General Laws (Senate) Summary: SB 118 Under this act, employers are barred from requiring employees to become, remain, or refrain from becoming a member of a labor organization or pay dues or other charges required of labor organization members as a condition of employment. Any person who violates or directs another to violate this act is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Moreover, any person injured as a result of violation or threatened violation of this act is entitled to injunctive relief and certain other damages. Prosecuting attorneys, circuit attorneys, and the Attorney General are charged with investigating complaints under this act. Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
The provisions of this act do not apply to any agreement between an employer and a labor organization entered into before the effective date of this act but shall apply to any such agreement upon its renewal, extension, amendment, or modification in any respect after the effective date of this act. This act is identical to SB 760 (2020), SB 63 (2019), and the truly agreed to and finally passed SS#2/SB 19 (2017) and substantially similar to HCS/HB 91 (2017), HB 42 (2017), HB 131 (2017), HB 265 (2017), HB 314 (2017), SB 667 (2016), SCS/HCS/HB's 116 & 569 (2015) which was vetoed by the Governor and SCS/SB 127 (2015), HB 1462 (2016), SB 76 (2013), SB 547 (2012), SB 614 (2012), SB 438 (2012), SB 109 (2011), SB 1 (2011), SB 888 (2010), and HB 877 (2005). Actions: February 16, 2021 Hearing Cancelled S General Laws Committee January 21, 2021 Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee January 6, 2021 S First Read December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO SB142 Creates new provisions governing compensation owed to employees Primary Sponsor: Beck Committee: Small Business and Industry (Senate) Summary: SB 142 This act requires an employer to compensate an employee for all of the employee's accrued but unused vacation leave and annual leave upon the termination of the employee's employment. An employer is permitted to allow an employee to utilize accrued but unused leave as paid time off to be taken at the end of employment in lieu of compensating such employee. This act is identical to HB 1500 (2020). Actions: January 21, 2021 Second Read and Referred S Small Business and Industry Committee January 6, 2021 S First Read December 1, 2020 Prefiled Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
MO SB241 Modifies provisions governing project labor agreements Primary Sponsor: Beck Committee: General Laws (Senate) Summary: SB 241 This act modifies provisions of law governing project labor agreements. Specifically, project labor agreement regulations are modified such that they only apply to the procurement or letting of contracts for the construction of a project that is funded greater than 50% by state funds. The act repeals provisions prohibiting the state, any agency of the state, or any instrumentality of the state from issuing tax abatements or tax credits or from entering into cooperative agreements for the improvement, maintenance, or renovation of real property or fixtures, a condition of which requires that bid specifications, project agreements, or other controlling documents pertaining to the tax abatement, tax credit, or cooperative agreement contain any provision prohibited by state law. The act repeals provisions applying current project labor agreement regulations to political subdivisions and furthermore creates new provisions permitting the state or a political subdivision of the state to enter into a uniononly project labor agreement for the procurement of construction services on a projectbyproject basis, provided that the project is funded 50% or less with state funds and provided further that the state or political subdivision completes certain analyses on the impact of the project labor agreement. Such analyses shall be made public and furthermore a public hearing shall be conducted on whether to proceed with the project. Interested parties may file a complaint with the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission for failure to comply with these provisions. This act is identical to HB 1497 (2020). Actions: January 28, 2021 Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee January 6, 2021 S First Read December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO SB244 Modifies provisions governing the authorization of the deduction of moneys from the paychecks of public employees for the benefit of public labor organizations Primary Sponsor: Onder Committee: General Laws (Senate) Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
Summary: SB 244 This act modifies provisions governing the authorization of the deduction of moneys from the paychecks of public employees for the benefit of public labor organizations. Under current law, a public body may withhold fees from public employee paychecks for the purpose of paying any portion of labor organization dues, agency shop fees, or any other fees paid to a labor organization only upon the annual consent of the public employee. Annual consent is also required for labor organizations to use such fees or dues for political purposes. This act requires any such authorization to be submitted to the public body employer before such fees may be withheld. Furthermore, the employer shall require clear and compelling evidence that the authorization was freely given. Failure to comply with any provision of this act on the part of an employer shall result in a fine of no more than $500 per violation. This act is substantially similar to SB 701 (2020), HB 1906 (2020), and HB 2341 (2020). Actions: February 16, 2021 Hearing Cancelled S General Laws Committee January 28, 2021 Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee January 6, 2021 S First Read December 1, 2020 Prefiled
MO SB293 Modifies provisions relating to licensing of advanced practice registered nurses Primary Sponsor: Senator Denny Hoskins (R) Committee: Professional Registration (Senate) Summary: SB 293 This act modifies provisions relating to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). This act repeals all current requirements for a written collaborative practice arrangement between an APRN and a collaborating physician, including geographic proximity requirements, except for the requirements that the arrangement have the name, address, phone number, license numbers of the APRN and collaborating physician, and a description of the APRN's controlled substance prescriptive authority. This act removes a limit on the number of APRNs with whom a physician may enter collaborative practice arrangements and also repeals an exception to this limit for certified registered nurse anesthetists providing anesthesia services under the supervision of a physician, dentist, or podiatrist. (Sections 334.037, 334.104, and 334.735) Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
This act requires an advanced practice registered nurse to have been granted a certificate of controlled substance prescriptive authority in order to be delegated, as part of a collaborative practice arrangement, authority to administer, dispense, or prescribe certain controlled substances as defined in the act. Any previously adopted rules regulating the use of collaborative practice arrangements, except rules delegating the authority to prescribe controlled substances, are null and void from the effective date of this act. The State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts shall, rather than may, make available to the public information identifying physicians and licensed professionals in engaged in any collaborative practice arrangement or physician assistant agreement. Under current law, no collaborative practice arrangement shall supersede certain hospital licensing regulations as defined in current law, and no contract or other agreement shall limit a collaborating physician's ultimate authority over protocols, standing orders, or delegation of the authority to an APRN, insofar as the exercise of authority does not violate applicable medical standards. This act repeals these provisions. (Section 334.104) This act is similar to HB 2226 (2020), HB 1441 (2020), HB 301 (2019), HB 693 (2019), SCS/SB 400 (2019), SCS/HB 705 (2019), SB 460 (2019), and HB 1502 (2018). Actions: February 4, 2021 Second Read and Referred S Professional Registration Committee January 6, 2021 S First Read December 15, 2020 Prefiled
MO SB308 Modifies criminal background check procedures for certain professional licensing authorities Primary Sponsor: Senator Andrew Koenig (R) Committee: Professional Registration (Senate) Summary: SB 308 Under current law, certain professional licensing authorities, as delineated in current law, are exempt from a requirement in the Fresh Start Act of 2020 that authorizes individuals with a criminal record to petition the authority for a determination of eligibility for licensure despite the criminal record. This act removes such exemption for those certain authorities. Actions: February 15, 2021 Hearing Cancelled S Professional Registration Committee Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
February 4, 2021 Second Read and Referred S Professional Registration Committee January 6, 2021 S First Read December 18, 2020 Prefiled
MO SB358 Authorizes a tax deduction for unemployment compensation received during the 2020 tax year Primary Sponsor: Senator Lauren Arthur (D) Committee: Ways and Means (Senate) Summary: SB 358 For the 2020 and 2021 tax years, this act authorizes a taxpayer to deduct 100% of the amount of unemployment benefits received during the 2020 tax year. The deduction authorized by this act shall only be taken for one tax year. Actions: February 11, 2021 Second Read and Referred S Ways and Means Committee January 7, 2021 S First Read
MO SB393 Eliminates the corporate income tax Primary Sponsor: Senator Mike Moon (R) Committee: Ways and Means (Senate) Summary: SB 393 This act phases out the corporate income tax over a period of two years. For the tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2022, and ending on or before December 31, 2022, the rate of tax on corporate income shall be reduced from 4% to 2%. For all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, there shall be no tax on corporate income. This act is identical to HB 2239 (2020). Actions: February 11, 2021 Second Read and Referred S Ways and Means Committee January 14, 2021 S First Read Legislative Bill Tracking Summary Report February 15, 2021
MO SJR11 Modifies the initiative petition process Primary Sponsor: Senator Eric Burlison (R) Committee: Local Government and Elections (Senate) Summary: SJR 11 Under current law, initiative petitions must be signed by a certain number of legal voters in each of twothirds of the Congressional districts. This constitutional amendment, if approved by the voters, requires such petitions to be signed by a certain number of the legal voters in each of the Congressional districts. This proposed constitutional amendment also modifies the process for the voter approval of initiative petitions. Under current law, initiative petitions take effect when approved by a majority of the votes cast thereon. This amendment requires that initiative petitions shall only take effect when approved by a majority of the registered voters in the state. Actions: February 8, 2021 Second Read and Referred S Local Government and Elections Committee January 6, 2021 S First Read December 1, 2020 Prefiled