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AIM Legislative Policy
Nathan Dampf, AIM Director of Communications, 7/21/2011 ![](https://netforum.avectra.com/public/DocumentGenerate.aspx?Image=3b6d19fc-d4f8-4344-bb34-ea3cc827e23d)
Governor Nixon's 2011 Legislative Actions
(Bills in numerical order)
Bill # |
Bill Sponsor |
Issue |
Governor Nixon’s Action |
HB45 |
Rep. Denny Hoskins |
Changes the laws regarding the Big Government Get Off My Back Act which provides an income tax deduction for certain small businesses that create new full-time jobs |
Signed (July 8, 2011) |
HB73 |
Rep. Ellen Brandom |
Requires certain applicants for and recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program benefits to be tested for illegal drug use and the benefit card to include a photo of the recipient or payee |
Signed (July 12, 2011) |
HB89 |
Rep. Darrell Pollock |
Changes the laws regarding deposits into the State Park Earnings Fund, notice requirements of the Clean Water Commission, and certain water pollution control fees |
Signed (July 11, 2011) |
HB101 |
Rep. Tom Loehner |
Allows any winery, distiller, manufacturer, wholesaler, or brewer or designated employee to provide beverage samples on certain licensed retail premises for tasting purposes |
Signed (July 8, 2011) |
HB136 |
Rep. David Day |
Allows the spouse of certain active military members to be eligible for unemployment benefits and to receive a temporary courtesy license to practice his or her occupation or profession in this state |
Signed (July 14, 2011) |
HB163 |
Rep. Barney Fisher |
Changes the laws regarding unemployment compensation in order to receive federal funds |
Signed (April 13, 2011) |
HB193 |
Rep. John Diehl |
Changes the composition of Congressional districts based on the 2010 census |
Vetoed (April 30, 2011); General Assembly override (May 4, 2011) |
HB315 |
Rep. Cole McNary |
Combines and modifies the provisions of the Revised Statutes of Missouri that have been enacted in more than one bill so that there is only one version of a statute |
Signed (July 5, 2011) |
HB423 |
Rep. Eric Burlison |
Authorizes Missouri to adopt the provisions of the Health Care Compact to improve health care policy by returning the authority to regulate health care to the state legislatures |
Allowed to go into effect |
HB430 |
Rep. Eric Burlison |
Several transportation provisions including access to city streets for commercial traffic |
Vetoed (July 8, 2011) |
HB464 |
Rep. Cole McNary |
Eliminates, combines, and revises certain state boards, commissions, committees, and councils; and changes the laws regarding articles of incorporation by business entities |
Signed (July 11, 2011) |
SB3 |
Sen. Bill Stouffer |
Establishes photo identification requirements for voting and requirements for advance voting |
Vetoed (June 17, 2011) |
SB19 |
Sen. Eric Schmitt |
Phases-out the corporate franchise tax over a five year period |
Signed (April 26, 2011) |
SB55 |
Sen. Dan Brown |
Classifies sawmills and planing mills as agricultural and horticultural property for tax purposes |
Signed (July 13, 2011) |
SB62 |
Sen. Rob Schaaf |
Modifies provisions relating to health care providers, including transparency provisions and some FRA extensions |
Signed (June 10, 2011) |
SB68 |
Sen. Rob Mayer |
Authorizes the issuance of subpoenas for the production of records by the General Assembly |
Signed (June 17, 2011) |
SB135 |
Sen. Kurt Schaefer |
Modifies provisions pertaining to environmental protection |
Signed (June 22, 2011) |
SB188 |
Sen. Brad Lager |
Modifies the law relating to the Missouri Human Rights Act and employment discrimination |
Vetoed (April 29, 2011) |
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