Capitol report
The bills I have been working on are slowly starting to move. HB 1690 which relates to long term care assessments was third read and passed out of the house by a vote of 135 yes and 3 No’s and now heads to the Senate. HB 1288 will be heard in the Fiscal Review Committee this week. As my bills progress through this legislative session, I will give you weekly updates via Facebook and on these reports.
Other Bills Moving to the Senate
HB 1251 Changes the laws regarding foreclosure proceeds.
HB 1267 Changes the laws by adding virtual institutions to the “Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program”.
HB 1367 Allows licensees to obtain duplicate licenses from the board of cosmetology and barber examiners.
HB 1389 Excludes autocycle operators from protective headgear requirements.
HB 1413 Requires authorization for certain labor unions to use dues and fees to make political contributions and requires consent for withholding earnings from paychecks.
HB 1420 Extends the sunset on the early learning quality assurance report program.
HB 1460 Authorizes a tax deduction for any prize or award won by an Olympic medalist.
HB 1653 Modifies provisions of law relating to certain incentives offered by manufacturers and retailers of intoxicating liquor.
HB 1685 Changes the law relating to short term medical policies sold in the state of Missouri.
HB 1690 Modifies provision of the Missouri life and health insurance guarantee act.
HB 1691 Modifies the appeal procedure for decisions by the public service commission.
HB 1838 Authorizes the conveyance of certain state property.
HB 1879 Changes the laws regarding financial transactions by public entities.
HB 1859 Allows law enforcement agencies to assist other law enforcement agencies.
HB 1930 Modifies rules regarding proper display of the United States flag.
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Once again, I want to thank you for allowing me to be your voice at the Missouri State Capitol. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
Kevin Engler
This report was filed Feb. 16, 2018
