HR 5 is a symbolic resolution expressing the Missouri House of Representatives' appreciation for John R. (Jay) Ashcroft, the outgoing Missouri Secretary of State. It formally commends his nine-year service, including countywide constituent outreach, election security efforts, support for HB 1878 (Photo ID), increased library funding, and educational initiatives. The resolution contains no policy changes or binding requirements - it is solely a ceremonial gesture of recognition. It was unanimously adopted by the House on January 8, 2025, as a final tribute to Ashcroft’s tenure.
This is a ceremonial resolution expressing appreciation to Judge Mary Rhodes Russell of the Missouri Supreme Court for administering the oath of office to Missouri legislators during the 2025 legislative session. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely honors her role in the official swearing-in ceremony. The resolution was unanimously adopted by the Missouri House of Representatives on January 8, 2025, and directs the Chief Clerk to provide Judge Russell with a signed copy as a token of thanks.
HR 3 is a procedural bill formally notifying the Senate that the House of Representatives is organized and ready to conduct business. It specifies the House's elected officers, including Speaker Jonathan Patterson, Speaker Pro Tem Chad Perkins, and Chief Clerk Joseph Engler, as required by legislative protocol. This routine step confirms the House's formal structure at the start of a legislative session and does not enact policy changes or affect any constituents. (Bill: HR 3, Adopted: 2025-01-08)
This is a procedural resolution, not a policy bill. It formally notifies Missouri's Governor that the newly elected 103rd General Assembly (House and Senate) is organized and ready to begin its legislative work. The resolution directs the House Chief Clerk to inform the Senate of this organizational step. It has no policy impact or direct effect on citizens or specific groups.
This bill is a procedural measure that formally notifies the Governor and the Senate that the House of Representatives has officially begun its 2024 Constitutional Veto Session. By adopting this text, the House confirms it is in session and prepared to consider legislative business related to vetoing prior actions. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as an administrative step to establish the House's authority for the specific veto session.
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This bill updates Missouri state law to protect pharmacies that are authorized to receive discounted 340B drugs on behalf of eligible healthcare organizations. It prohibits pharmaceutical manufacturers, logistics providers, and their affiliates from refusing to sell or deliver these discounted drugs to such pharmacies, unless federal law explicitly forbids the transaction. The legislation designates violations as unlawful practices that can lead to license discipline or revocation by the state Board of Pharmacy. Additionally, the bill allows the board to create rules to enforce these protections while ensuring the state laws remain consistent with federal regulations.
This bill proposes an amendment to the Missouri Constitution to change how elections are conducted and who can vote. It would restrict voting rights to U.S. citizens over 18 who are state residents, while explicitly excluding individuals with legal guardians due to mental incapacity, those involuntarily confined in mental institutions, and people convicted of felonies or crimes related to voting. The amendment also limits voting methods to paper ballots or mechanical systems, ensures voters cast only one vote per issue or office, and mandates that the candidate with the most votes in a primary election is the only one allowed to appear on the general election ballot for that party. Additionally, it requires election officials to keep voter choices secret, with exceptions only for legal investigations or contested elections where ballots may be examined as evidence.
This bill proposes an amendment to the Missouri Constitution to allow the state to collect specific costs and fees to fund the salaries and benefits of sheriffs, prosecuting attorneys, and circuit attorneys. The change is designed to ensure that these legal officials can continue to perform their duties in administering justice without interruption. If approved by voters in the 2024 general or a special election, the amendment would permanently update the state constitution to include this funding mechanism. The measure does not specify the exact amount of fees or how the funds will be distributed, leaving those details to future legislative action.
SB 834 updates Missouri laws governing how insurance companies are examined and how reinsurance contracts are handled when an insurer faces financial trouble. The bill clarifies the director's authority to investigate insurance businesses and mandates that companies have at least thirty days to respond to record requests, while also restricting access to records kept beyond the standard retention period unless there is evidence of serious violations. It further establishes specific rules for reinsurance contracts involving life, health, or annuity policies when a ceding insurer enters liquidation, allowing guaranty associations to assume these contracts under defined payment and arbitration terms. These changes aim to streamline regulatory oversight and provide clearer procedures for protecting policyholders during insurer insolvencies.
This bill updates the rulemaking authority of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, clarifying how the department creates and enforces regulations to protect public health. It explicitly prohibits the department from delegating its rulemaking power to any other officials, agencies, or local administrative bodies, ensuring that regulatory decisions remain centralized. Additionally, the legislation requires the department to add specific antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as MRSA, CRE, and VRE, to the list of infectious diseases that must be reported to the state. These changes aim to streamline the department's ability to manage disease prevention and reporting while maintaining strict control over its regulatory processes.
This bill establishes a new permit system requiring individuals and companies to obtain approval from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources before withdrawing water for export outside the state. The law prioritizes protecting in-state water needs by mandating that permits only be issued if there is sufficient water available for local domestic, agricultural, and industrial uses. Applicants must demonstrate a present need for the water and prove that the proposed export will not interfere with existing or future beneficial uses within Missouri. If approved, these permits are valid for a maximum of three years and are subject to renewal reviews that can impose new conditions or deny requests based on changes in state water availability.
