Issue 6 - February 9, 2007
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
HB 657 Tilley (R)
Relating to the fitting, programming and dispensing of hearing devices
Expands the practice of audiology by adding fitting, programming, and dispensing of assistive listening devices. Licensees who sell these devices are required to provide a purchase agreement to the buyer containing product information including the terms of sale, name of manufacturer, make, model,
and current condition of product.
Status: 1/31/07 Second Read; Issue 6
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
SB 243 – Mayer (R)
Relating to compulsory school attendance age
Status: 1/18/07 Referred: Education; Issue 3
HB 29 – Cunningham (R)
Relating to terms of service for members of certain special school districts
Status:Status: 2/8/07 Public Hearing Scheduled. Bill Not Heard; Issue 1
HB 181 - Sanders (R)
Requires captioning of electronic video instructional material
Status: 2/8/07 Referred Higher Education; Issue 1
HB 265 – Cunningham (R)
Relatiing to due process hearings
Status: 2/1/07 Referred Elementary and Secondary Education; Issue 3
HB 415 – Cunningham (R)
Relating to First Steps Program
Eliminates all sunset provisions relating to early intervention services, known as the First Steps Program.
Status:1/17/07 Second Read; Issue 5
HB 418 – Cunningham (R)
Relating to the First Steps Program
Removes the special education enabling authority from a list of sections related to the First Steps Program scheduled for sunset by August 28, 2007.
Status: 2/1/07 Referred Elementary and Secondary Education; Issue 4
HB 449 – Schoemehl (D)
Relating to the First Steps Program
Eliminates all sunset provisions relating to early intervention services, known as the First Steps Program.
Status:1/18/07 Second Read; Issue 5
HB 623 – Faith (R)
Relating to the First Steps Program
Eliminates all sunset provisions relating to early intervention services, known as the First Steps Program.
Status:1/29/07 Second Read; Issue 6
SB 16 – Scott (R)
Requires a comprehensive vision examination for each child enrolled in kindergarten or first grade
Status:2/6/07 Public Hearing Conducted; Issue 1
SB 36 – Days (D)
Relating to the First Steps Program
Status:1/16/07 Referred Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight; Issue 1
SB 112 – Rupp (R)
Removes the reference to sunset of the statute that provides authority for special education of age 3 to 21 population
Status: 2/8/07 Public Hearing Conducted; Issue 1
SB 131 – Rupp (R)
Relating to the sunset provision for the First Steps Program
Status: 2/8/07 Public Hearing Conducted; Issue 1
SB 133 – Rupp (R)
Alters provisions regarding due process hearings
Status: 2/7/07 Public Hearing Conducted; Issue 1
SB 140 – Rupp (R)
Relating to boards of education and due process hearings
Status: 2/7/07 Public Hearing Conducted; Issue 1
SB 141 – Nodler (R)
Removes reference to sunset of statute relating to special education of age 3 to 21 population
Status: 1/17/07 Referred: Governmental Accountability & Fiscal Oversight; Issue 1
SB 142 – Nodler (R)
Renders the MO Sunset Act not applicable with regard to the First Steps Program
Status: 1/17/07 Referred: Education; Issue 1
SB 147 – Nodler (R)
Alters provisions regarding expedited due process hearings
Status: 1/17/07 Referred: Education; Issue 1
SB 148 – Nodler (R)
Relating to boards of education and due process hearings
Status: 1/17/07 Referred: Education; Issue 1
SB 374 – Rupp (R)
Relating to funding for First Steps Program and HMO's
Status:2/13/07 Public Hearing Scheduled; Issue 4
SB 435 – Rupp (R)
Requires captioning of electronic video instructional materials
Beginning January 1, 2008, this act requires each publisher or manufacturer of electronic video instructional materials to provide closed or open captioning on such materials designed for use in educational institutions. This requirement shall not apply to certain materials and transmission methods. If a publisher knowingly fails to comply with the requirements, the entity that paid for the materials may receive damages of 10 times the amount paid to have them captioned. This act is identical to HB 181 (2007).
Status:2/7/07 Second Read; Issue 6
SB 435 – Rupp (R)
Modifies provisions relating to the First Steps Program
Under the provisions of this bill, the Missouri Sunset Act shall not apply to the early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities (the First Steps program). Subject to appropriations, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall implement a pilot program requiring the Southwest System Point of Entry (SPOE) to hire by January 1, 2008, one or more providers of early intervention services under the First Steps Program. By December 31, 2007, the contract for the Southwest SPOE shall be altered for the purpose of allowing the SPOE to either contract with SB 40 Boards for providers of early intervention services or to directly hire providers of early intervention services. Such providers shall only serve those areas identified by the SPOE as being underserved due to lack of providers. By September 1, 2009, the Southwest SPOE shall conduct a study of the effect of hiring the providers under this act and submit the study to the Department, the State Interagency Coordinating Council and the General Assembly. Also, the Department shall implement another pilot program allowing the Regional Interagency Coordinating Council (RICC) of the Greater St. Louis SPOE to hire a child-find coordinator to conduct the child-find requirements of the First Steps program. The child-find coordinator shall be hired, selected, and employed by the RICC of the Greater St. Louis SPOE by January 1, 2008. By September 1, 2009, the Greater St. Louis SPOE shall conduct a study on the effect of hiring the child-find coordinator and submit the study to the Department, the State Interagency Coordinating Council and the General Assembly. The "Part C Early Intervention Pilot Program Fund" is established for implementing the programs. The provisions of the pilot programs shall expire on September 1, 2010. This bill also provides that as to special education diagnostic reports, any outside evaluation information furnished by the parent may be considered by the team in the initial eligibility team meeting between all the affected parties for children transitioning into Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act program. When a child receiving early intervention services under the First Steps program reaches the age of three years during a regular school year, the school district shall allow the child to continue receiving such services with the First Steps provider upon the parent's request, unless such continuation would result in a cost which exceeds the district's cost of providing that same service. A school district shall give the provider an opportunity to adjust its charges so that the charges are less than the district's cost of providing that same service. The parent's request shall be received six months prior to the child's third birthday or when the child enters the First Steps program, whichever is later.
Status:2/7/07 Second Read; Issue 6
OTHER
HB 451 – Baker (D)
Requires school districts to incorporate social & emotional development programs into their educational programs
(See Mental Health/Services)
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
HB 39 – Portwood (R)
Establishes eligibility requirements of an employed disabled person requesting medical assistance under the TWWIIA
The substitute requires the Department of Social Services to determine the eligibility of an employed disabled person requesting medical assistance whose family gross income is less than 250% of the federal poverty level. The substitute: 1. Requires that an individual meet the definition of a disabled person under the federal Supplemental Security Income Program or of an employed individual with a medically improved disability under the federal Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999; 2. Requires an individual who has a net income that does not exceed the limit for permanent and totally disabled individuals to receive non-spenddown Missouri Medicaid Program benefits; 3. Requires any participant whose gross income exceeds 100% of the federal poverty level to pay a premium for participation in this program; 4. Requires an individual to participate in an employer-sponsored health insurance plan if the department determines that it is more cost effective;
5. Exempts any income earned through certified extended employment at a sheltered workshop for the purpose of determining eligibility; and 6. Exempts deposits of up to $5,000 per year into a medical savings and/or an independent living account from the asset limits for eligibility.
The provisions of the substitute will expire three years from the effective date. The substitute contains an emergency clause.
Status: 2/7/07 Rules Reported Do Pass; Issue 1
SB 77 – Scott (R)
Creates graduated increase in payments for sheltered workshops
Under current law, the Commissioner of Administration must give a bidding preference consisting of a 5-point bonus to a sheltered workshop or a nonprofit organization for the blind when the work provided by the workshop or organization generates over $5,000 annually. The SCS raises the bonus to 10 points if the participating nonprofit organization provides the greater of two percent or five thousand dollars of the total contract value of bids for purchase not exceeding ten million dollars. Under current law, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education must pay sheltered workshops $13 multiplied by the number of 6-hour or longer days worked by handicapped workers. This act creates a graduated increase in payments to sheltered workshops. This act increases this payment so that, by July 1, 2010, and thereafter, the department shall pay $90 for each standard workweek of up to and including 30 hours worked during a month and $18 for each 6-hour or longer day worked on Saturdays or Sundays. Also, the workshop will receive a percentage of the amount normally paid based on the percentage of time worked for each handicapped worker employed for less than a 30-hour week or a 6-hour day on Saturdays or Sundays. This act is substantially similar to SCS/HCS/HB 1367(2006).
Status:2/6/07 SCS Voted Do Pass; Issue 1
FUNDING
OTHER
SB 208 – Gross (R)
Requires the balance of all state funds to be transferred and credited to the state General Revenue Fund if state revenue does not increase by two percent
Status: 1/8/07 Bill withdrawn; Issue 1
SB 222 – Gross (R)
Requires the balance of all state funds to be transferred and credited to the state General Revenue Fund if state revenue does not increase by two percent
Status: 1/18/07 Referred: Ways & Means; Issue 2
TAX RELIEF
HB 40 – Portwood (R)
Changes laws regarding long term care insurance tax deduction and Establishes MO Long Term Care Partnership Act
Status:Referred: 2/7/07 Refered Rules Pursuant to Rule 25 (21)(f)(H); Issue 1
HB 104 – Meiners (D)
Relating to sales tax and modifications of a vehicle for a person with a disability
Specifies that the purchase price for calculating the sales tax of a motor vehicle excludes the cost to modify the vehicle for use by an individual with a disability.
Status: 2/1/07 Referred Ways & Means; Issue 1
HB 116 – Denison (R)
Allows MO residents to deduct from taxable income 100% of non-reimbursed amounts paid for long-term care insurance
Status: 2/7/07 Replaced with HCS HB 40, 116 & 367; Issue 1
HB 149 – Salva (D)
Authorizes a tax deduction for health insurance premiums
Status:1/4/07 Second Read; Issue 4
HB 168 – Hoskins (D)
Relating to an income tax credit for certain taxpayers age 65 and over
Status:1/25/07 Referred Ways & Means; Issue 1
HB 307 – Fares (R)
Authorizes a tax credit for elderly and disabled for real property taxes
Status: 2/7/07 Public Hearing Conducted; Issue 3
HB 383 – Wildberger (D)
Relating to tax deductions for long term care insurance premiums
Status: 1/16/07 Second Read; Issue 3
HB 359 – Frame (D)
Exempts residential property owned by those 62 and over from increases in assessed valuation
Status: 1/25/07 Referred Ways & Means; Issue 4
HB 364 – Ervin (R)
Authorizes tax deduction for personally funded health insurance premiums
Status :2/1/07 Public Hearing held; Issue 4
HB 367 – Dethrow (R)
Authorizes tax deduction for non-reimbursed amounts paid for long term care insurance
Status: 2/7/07 Replaced with HCS HB 40, 116 & 367; Issue 4
HB 455 – Kraus (R)
Exempts real property owned by certain individuals age 65 and over from increases in assessed valuation
Status:1/25/07 Referred Ways and Means; Issue 4
HB 456– Kraus (R)
Limits increases in assessed valuation on real property owned by certain individuals age 65 or older
Status: 2/5 /07 Referred Ways & Means; Issue 4
HB 457 – Sutherland (R)
Increases amount of credit allowed under Circuit Breaker program and re-names the program
Status: 2/1/07 Public Hearing Scheduled; Issue 4
HB 506 – Bivins (R)
Authorizes a homestead exemption for elderly and disabled in St. Louis County
Status: 1/25/07 Referred Ways & Means; Issue 4
HB 516 – Portwood (R)
Changes the laws regarding the MO Homestead Preservation Act
Status: 2/1/07 Public Hearing held; Issue 4
SB 07 – Loudon (R)
Creates an income tax deduction for medical expenses
Status: 1/16/07 Referred: Ways & Means; Issue 1
SB 08 – Kennedy (D)
Provides a tax credit for modifying a home for a disabled person
Status:1/29/07 Public Hearing Scheduled; Issue 1
SB 32 – Bray (D)
Allows senior citizens to defer property tax payment
Status: 1/16/07 Referred: Ways & Means; Issue 1
SB 324 – Loudon (R)
Modifies provisions of the Special Needs Adoption Tax Credit Program
Status:1/22/07 Referred Ways & Means; Issue 4
HEALTH CARE & PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
INSURANCE
HB 39 – Portwood (R)
Establishes eligibility requirements of an employed disabled person requesting medical assistance under the TWWIIA
(See Employment)
HB 40 – Portwood (R)
Changes laws regarding long term care insurance tax deduction and Establishes MO Long Term Care Partnership Act
(See Funding/Tax Relief)
HB 72 – Baker (D)
Increases the resource limit for eligibility for medical assistance
Status: 1/4/07 Second Read; Issue 1
HB 95 – Sater (R)
Relating to reforms for the MO Medicaid Program and purchase of health insurance for uninsured
Status: 2/6/07 Public Hearing Conducted; Issue 1
HB 116 – Denison (R)
Allows MO residents to deduct from taxable income 100% of non-reimbursed amounts paid for long-term care insurance
(See Funding/Tax Relief)
HB 149 – Salva (D)
Authorizes a tax deduction for health insurance premiums
(See Funding/Tax Relief)
HB 364 – Ervin (R)
Authorizes tax deduction for personally funded health insurance premiums
(See Funding/Tax Relief)
HB 367 – Dethrow (R)
Authorizes tax deduction for non-reimbursed amounts paid for long term care insurance
(See Funding/Tax Relief)
HB 383 – Wildberger (D)
Relating to tax deductions for long term care insurance premiums
(See Funding/Tax Relief)
HB 424 – Whorton (D)
Increases resource limit for eligibility for medical assistance
Status: 2/1/07 Referred Special Committee on Health Insurance; Issue 4
HB 447 – Schaaf (R)
Relating to MO Medicaid benefits
Status: 2/6/07 Public Hearing Completed Issue 5
HB 484 – Hughes (D)
Establishes the MO Universal Health Insurance Act
Status:1/22/07 Second Read; Issue 4
SB 15 – Scott (R)
Establishes a long term care insurance public-private partnership program
Status: 1/30/07 Public Hearing held; Issue 1
SB 95 – Bray (D)
Requires applicants for Medicaid and the CHIP to identify proposed beneficiary’s employer
Status:1/23/07 Public Hearing Held; Issue 1
SB 113 – Shoemyer (D)
Requires health carriers to include DME providers within their service provider networks
Status: 1/17/07 Referred: Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations; Issue 1
SB 118 – Griesheimer (R)
Requires insurance companies to provide coverage for computerized prosthetic devices
Status: 1/17/07 Referred: Small Business, Insurance & Industrial Relations; Issue 1
SB 122 – Bray (D)
Establishes the MO Universal Health Assurance Program
Status:1/30/07 Public Hearing held; Issue 1
SB 179 – Green (D)
Requires any applicant for health care benefits under a public assistance program to identify their employer
Status: 2/13/07 Public Hearing Scheduled; Issue 1
SB 248 – Days (D)
Establishes a long-term care insurance public-private partnership program
Status: 1/18/07 Referred: Health & Mental Health; Issue 3
OTHER
HB 55 – Slater (R)
Establishes the Healthcare Technology Fund and the MO Healthcare Technology Commission
Status: 1/4/07 Second Read; Issue 1
HB 182 – Bruns (R)
Establishes the Outside the Hospital Do-Not-Resuscitate Act
Status: 2/5/07 Referred Health Care Policy; Issue 1
HB 203 – Deeken (R)
Modifies eligibility requirements for the Netabolic Formula Distribution Program
Status: 2/1/07 Referred Health Care Policy; Issue 2
HB 204 – Whorton (D)
Relating to MO Medicaid benefits
Allows any resident of a nursing home who receives
Missouri Medicaid Program benefits to retain not less than $50 per month for discretionary spending.
Status :2/1/07 Referred Health Care Policy; Issue 2
HB 216 – Stevenson (R)
Establishes the Umbilical Cord Blood Bank Program
Status: 2/7/07 Public Hearing Conducted; Issue 1
HB 569 – Portwood (R)
Increases fees for copying patient medical records
Increases the fee for copies of medical records to $18.49 plus four cents per page for supplies and labor.
Status: 1/25/07 Second Read; Issue 5
SB 07 – Loudon (R)
Creates an income tax deduction for medical expenses
(See Funding/Tax Relief)
SB 80 – Shields (R)
Modifies provisions of the Metabolic Formula Distribution Program
The SCS modifies the Metabolic Formula Distribution Program. Under current law, formula for the treatment of inherited diseases of amino acids and organic acids are provided to persons meeting certain criteria and an income-based means test determined by the Department of Health and Senior Services. This act modifies those provisions and specifies four separate categories of applicants eligible for assistance under the Metabolic Distribution Formula Program. These four categories of applicants include: 1. Applicants ages birth to five years old who have exhausted all benefits from third party payers, including all government assistance programs; 2.Applicants between the ages of six to eighteen who have exhausted all benefits from third party payers, including all government assistance programs and whose family income is below three hundred percent of the federal poverty level; 3.Applicants between the ages of six to eighteen who have exhausted all benefits from third party payers, including all government assistance programs and whose family income is at three hundred percent of the federal poverty level or above. For these applicants, the department shall establish a sliding scale of fees and monthly premiums to be paid in order to receive assistance under the formula distribution program; and 4. Applicants age nineteen and above who have exhausted all benefits from third party payers, including all government assistance programs and who are eligible under an income-based means test established by the department.
Status:1/30/07 SCS Voted Do Pass S; Issue 1
SB 274 – Shields (R)
Creates the "Healthcare Technology Fund"
Status: 2/6/07 Public Hearing Conducted; Issue 3
SJR 10 – Bartle (R)
Repeals the constitutional provisions regarding stem cell research
Status: 1/22/07 Referred Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence; Issue 2
PHARMACEUTICAL
HB 314 – Tilley (R)
Relating to the practice of pharmacy and establishing the Well-being Committee
Status: 1/30/07 Withdrawn; Issue 3
LEGAL RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
OTHER
HB 528 – Donnelly (D)
Relating to criminal securities fraud against the elderly & disabled
Status: 1/24/07 Second Read; Issue 5
SB 177 – Green (D)
Relating to crimes of security fraud against the elderly or disabled
Status: 1/17/07 Referred: Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence; Issue 1
SB 465 - Callahan (D)
Authorizes individuals to sue for Medicaid fraud & modifies various provisions relating to investigation of such fraud
Provides that any person may bring an action for Medicaid fraud on behalf of the person and the state. The person bringing the action must give a copy of the petition to the Attorney General, and must also disclose to the attorney general all material information in the person's possession. The petition shall be filed in camera, and shall remain under seal for at least 60 days, or until the state elects to intervene, whichever occurs first. Service of the petition shall not be made on the defendant until ordered by the court. On behalf of the state, the Attorney General may elect to intervene and proceed with the action, not later than 60 days after the date the Attorney General received the petition and information. This deadline may be extended for good cause shown. The court and the attorney general may consent to a dismissal of an action at any time during which the petition remains under seal. If the state intervenes, it shall have the primary responsibility for investigating and prosecuting the action, and is not bound by any act of the person bringing the action. Such person shall have the right to continue as a party to the action, subject to limitations. If the state elects not to intervene, the person initiating the action shall be entitled to conduct the action, but the state may request copies of all pleadings and deposition transcripts, at the state's expense. Even if the state elects not to intervene in the action during the specified time period, upon a showing of good cause, the court may allow the state to intervene at a later date. No person other than the state may intervene or bring a related action based on the same underlying facts as an action brought under this section. The state may limit the participation of the person who initiated the action if it finds that the person's participation would cause harassment, or would unduly delay investigation or prosecution of the action, or would be repetitious or irrelevant. Limitations may include, but are not limited to, limiting the number of witnesses, limiting length of testimony, and limiting cross-examination of witnesses. Even if an action has been brought under this act, the state is free to pursue the claim through any alternate proceeding. The person bringing the initial action will have the same rights in an alternate proceeding as are provided by this act, and any final finding or conclusion in the alternate proceeding shall be conclusive on all parties to the initial action. If the state intervenes, the person who initiated the action is entitled to at least fifteen but not more than twenty-five percent of the proceeds of any action brought under this section. If the state elects not to intervene, the person who initiated the action is entitled to at least twenty-five but not more than thirty percent of the proceeds of the action. If the court finds that the action is based primarily on information not provided by the person initiating the action, the court shall award the person no more than ten percent of the proceeds. If the court finds that the person bringing the action planned and initiated the violation on which the action is based, it may reduce the share of the proceeds to the extent it deems appropriate. However, any person convicted of a violation shall not be entitled to any share of the proceeds, and shall be dismissed from the action. A person may not bring an action under this act that is based on allegations that are the subject of another civil suit or administrative penalty proceeding which has already commenced, and in which the state is a party. A person may not bring an action under this act that is based on the public disclosure of allegations or transactions in a criminal or civil hearing, in a legislative or administrative report, hearing, audit, or investigation, or from the news media, unless the person bringing the action is the original source of such information. The act also contains "whistle-blower" protections, providing that a person who is discharged, demoted, suspended, threatened, harassed, or in any way discriminated against in terms of employment due to a lawful act taken by the person in furtherance of an action for Medicaid fraud shall be entitled to reinstatement with the same seniority status, not less than two times the amount of back pay, interest on the back pay, and compensation for any special damages sustained as the result of such discrimination. A person may bring an action in the appropriate circuit court to redress such grievances. An action brought under this section shall not be brought more than six years after the date on which the violation was committed, or three years after the date when facts material to the cause of action are known or reasonably known by the Attorney General's office or the Department of Social Services, whichever occurs last.
Status: 2/8/07 Referred Health & Mental Health; Issue 6
VOTING
HB 138 – Salva (D)
Relating to voting machines and paper ballots
Status: 1/4/07 Second Read; Issue 1
HB 349 – Skaggs (D)
Relating to requirements for distribution of voter registration applications
Status: 1/16/07 Second Read; Issue 3
MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES
HB 435 – Stevenson (R)
Creates the crime of abuse of a vulnerable person in the first, second and third degrees
Status: 1/18/07 Second Read; Issue 5
HB 451 – Baker (D)
Requires school districts to incorporate social & emotional development programs into their educational programs
Status:1/18/07 Second Read; Issue 4
HB 534 – Walsh (D)
Establishes the Safe Staffing and Accountability Act for Mental Health Facilities
Status: 1/24/07 Second Read; Issue 5
HB 535 – Walsh (D)
Changes the laws regarding the regulation of state and private mental health facilities
Adds direct care staff of privately funded day program facilities licensed by the Department of Mental Health to the list of mandatory reporters who must report to the Department of Mental Health or the Department of Health and Senior Services when they believe a patient, resident, or client of a facility has been abused or neglected. The Department of Mental Health is required to terminate a contract with a vendor having a pattern or practice of abuse and neglect of patients or mishandling of client funds or property. The department director is also required to submit a cost-benefit analysis and written plan prior to the closure or downsizing of any facility to the appropriations committees on mental health of
the Senate and House of Representatives for their consideration.
Status: 1/24/07 Second Read; Issue 6
SB 03 – Gibbons (R)
Enacts provisions on mental health reform
Status: 2/6/07 Public Hearing Conducted; Issue 1
SB 174 – Green (D)
Modifies laws on mental health facilities and group homes
Status: 2/13/07 Public Hearing scheduled Issue 1
SB 191 – Days (D)
Enacts provisions on children’s mental health
Status: 1/17/07 Referred: Health & Mental Health; Issue 1
OLMSTEAD
OLMSTEAD
HB 466 – Schaaf (R)
Limits Certificate of Need Program to long-term care facilities
Status: 2/8/07 Referred Rules Pursuant to Rule 25(21)(f)(H); Issue 4
HB 674 – Dempsey (R)
Relating to sprinkler systems in long term care facilities
Requires the Department of Public Safety to establish rules requiring every residential care facility, assisted living facility, and skilled nursing facility to be protected by a fire protection sprinkler system. Each system must be designed, installed, tested, repaired, and maintained in accordance with
fire protection industry standards.
Status: 2/6/07 Referred Crime Prevention & Public Safety; Issue 6
SB 15 – Scott (R)
Establishes a long term care insurance public-private partnership program
(See Health Care/ Insurance)
SB 248 – Scott (R)
Establishes a long-term care insurance public-private partnership program
(See Health Care/ Insurance)
SB 397 – Stouffer (R)
Modifies provisions relating to applications for long term care facilities
Status: 2/13/07 Public Hearing Scheduled; Issue 5
SB 446 – Goodman (R)
Modifies provisions relating to fire safety standards in long-term care facilities
Modifies provisions relating to fire safety standards in long-term care facilities. Under current law, all facilities licensed after October 2000, must have either a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13 (commercial) or NFPA 13R (residential) sprinkler systems installed. This act requires that by August 30, 2010, all facilities licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services shall install and maintain commercial (NFPA 13) sprinkler systems. This act specifies which facilities among skilled nursing, intermediate care, residential care and assisted living shall install commercial sprinkler systems by August 28, 2007. The requirements take into account whether such facility is single-story, multi-story, accepts individuals who can exit the facility with or without minimal assistance and whether the facility is initially licensed on or after August 28, 2007. In instances where exceptions are made, such facilities shall install and maintain residential sprinkler systems or shall continue to comply with the department's requirements for testing, inspection and maintenance of the systems that were in effect on August 28, 2007. This act also provides that by August 28, 2010, all long-term care facilities licensed by the Department shall be equipped with a complete fire alarm system in compliance with the 1997 Life Safety Code for Existing Health Care Occupancy. Facilities with floor width and floor length not exceeding 75 feet do not need smoke sections.
Status: 2/13/07 Public Hearing Scheduled; Issue 6
PREVENTION
OTHER
HB 90 – St. Onge (R)
Requires all drivers and passengers in cars or trucks to wear seat belts
Status: 2/1/07 Referred Transportation ; Issue 1
HB 155 – Dusenberg (R)
Relating to the motorcycle helmet law
Status:1/24/07 Referred Special Committee on Homeland Security; Issue 1
HB 443 – Roorda (D)
Requires all drivers and passengers in cars or trucks to wear seat belts with certain exemptions
Status:1/18/07 Second Read; Issue 4
SB 252 – Ridgeway (R)
Relating to the motorcycle helmet law
Status: 2/14/07 Public Hearing Scheduled; Issue 3
SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
SERVICES
HB 87 – Kraus (R)
Creates the Needy Persons Fund
Status: 1/4/07 Second Read; Issue 1
HB 98 – Parson (R)
Authorizes each Area Agency on Aging to establish a volunteer transportation program for the elderly
Status:2/7/07 Public Hearing Conducted; Issue 1
HB 242 – Bruns (R)
Relating to Autism Awareness Month & Day
Status: 2/5/07 Referred Health Care Policy; Issue 2
HB 314 – Tilley (R)
Relating to the practice of pharmacy and establishing the Well-being Committee
(See Health Care/Pharmaceutical)
HB 330 – Schaaf (R)
Relating to state disabilitity benefits
Status: 1/16/06 Second Read; Issue 4
HB 573 – St. Onge (R)
Relating to disabled windshield placards
Status: 2/5/07 Referred Transportation; Issue 5
HB 582 – Storch (D)
Changes the laws regarding the Missouri Family Trust
Status: 1/25/07 Second Read; Issue 5
HB 590 – Tilley (R)
Establishes the Well-being Committee to aid impaired pharmacists
Status: 2/6/07 Replaced with HCS HB 545 & 590; Issue 5
HB 612 – Komo (D)
Relating to the Vietnam Veterans Survivors Grant Program
Expands the Vietnam Veteran's Survivors Grant Program by including Vietnam veterans who are 100% disabled as a result of injuries sustained while serving in the military during the Vietnam War. These veterans will be eligible to receive scholarships under this program regardless of their age.
Status: 1/29/07 Second Read; Issue 6
HB 646 – Young (D)
Relating to disabled parking signs
Requires all new signs erected after August 28, 2007, relating to disabled parking to contain the words "Accessible Parking" instead of "Handicap Parking."
Status: 1/30/07 Second Read; Issue 6
SB 11 – Coleman (D)
Creates a hot weather rule for maintenance of utility services
Status: 2/1/07 Hearing held S; Issue 1
SB 14 – Scott (R)
Authorizes volunteer transportation services for the elderly
Status: 2/6/07 Public Hearing Conducted; Issue 1
SB 238 – Stoffer (R)
Relating to requirements for renewal of windshield placards
Status: 2/12/07 Senate Consent Calendar; Issue 3
SB 333 – Stouffer (R)
Revises provisions relating to the newly renamed MO Brain Injury Advisory Council
Status: 1/25/07 Referred Seniors, Families and Public Health; Issue 4
SB 464 – Callahan (D)
Relating to disabled parking signs
Requires all new signs erected after August 28, 2007, relating to disabled parking to contain the words "Accessible Parking" instead of "Handicap Parking." The bill is similar to SB 1180 ands HB 1035 (2006).
Status: 2/8/07 Referred Transportation; Issue 6
Last modified: 02.09.07
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