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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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April 12, 2006 | MO | HA 9 | Eminent Domain | Amendment Rejected - House (23 - 129) |
April 28, 2009 | MO | Amdt 1 | Allowing Pharmacists to Refuse to Provide "Abortifacients" | Amendment Adopted - House (115 - 43) |
March 4, 2008 | MO | HA 5 | Defining Mifepristone as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance | Amendment Adopted - House |
Feb. 21, 2006 | MO | SCS SB 578 | Funeral Protests Prohibition | Bill Passed - House (139 - 17) |
March 6, 2008 | MO | HB 1619 | Monitoring Prescription Drug Sales | Bill Passed - House (84 - 69) |
March 6, 2008 | MO | HB 1619 | Monitoring Prescription Drug Sales | Bill Passed - House (84 - 69) |
April 16, 2009 | MO | HB 668 | Firearm Regulation Amendments | Bill Passed - House (105 - 50) |
Feb. 25, 2008 | MO | HB 1406 | Establishment of Drunk Driving Memorial Sign Program | Bill Passed - House (82 - 51) |
Feb. 4, 2021 | MO | HB 85 | Prohibits Enforcement of Federal Gun Laws | Bill Passed - House (103 - 43) |
April 6, 2006 | MO | HJR 39 | Prayer in Public Schools | Joint Resolution Passed - House (134 - 19) |
April 3, 2008 | MO | SB 858 | Restrictions on Undocumented Immigrants | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7) |
May 12, 2006 | MO | SS2 SCS HCS HB 1456 | Unemployment Compensation Changes | Bill Passed - House (90 - 65) |
Sept. 11, 2013 | MO | SB 9 | Amends Animal Abuse and Neglect Laws | Veto Override Passed - House (111 - 50) |
Sept. 10, 2014 | MO | SB 656 | Authorizes School Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property | Veto Override Passed - House (117 - 39) |
Sept. 14, 2016 | MO | SB 656 | Authorizes Concealed Carry Without a Permit | Veto Override Passed - House (112 - 41) |
May 11, 2022 | MO | HB 1606 | Limits Where Homeless People May Sleep | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2) |
Sept. 14, 2016 | MO | SB 656 | Authorizes Concealed Carry Without a Permit | Veto Override Passed - Senate (24 - 6) |
Sept. 10, 2014 | MO | SB 656 | Authorizes School Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property | Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 8) |
Sept. 11, 2013 | MO | SB 9 | Amends Animal Abuse and Neglect Laws | Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 10) |
Sept. 11, 2013 | MO | HB 436 | Prohibits the Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations | Veto Override Failed - Senate (22 - 12) |
Sept. 11, 2013 | MO | HB 436 | Prohibits the Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations | Veto Override Failed - Senate (22 - 12) |
May 12, 2022 | MO | HB 1606 | Limits Where Homeless People May Sleep | Bill Passed - House (109 - 34) |
Sept. 11, 2013 | MO | HB 436 | Prohibits the Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations | Veto Override Passed - House (109 - 49) |
Sept. 11, 2013 | MO | SB 267 | Prohibits the Enforcement of Foreign Laws | Veto Override Failed - House (108 - 53) |
Sept. 11, 2013 | MO | HB 436 | Prohibits the Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations | Veto Override Passed - House (109 - 49) |
May 13, 2016 | MO | SB 656 | Authorizes Concealed Carry Without a Permit | Conference Report Adopted - House (114 - 36) |
May 16, 2014 | MO | SB 656 | Authorizes School Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property | Conference Report Adopted - House (111 - 28) |
Sept. 11, 2013 | MO | SB 267 | Prohibits the Enforcement of Foreign Laws | Veto Override Passed - Senate (23 - 10) |
May 13, 2020 | MO | HB 1693 | Establishes a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | Conference Report Adopted - House (94 - 59) |
May 15, 2014 | MO | SB 656 | Authorizes School Employees to Carry Firearms on School Property | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (21 - 8) |
May 13, 2016 | MO | SB 656 | Authorizes Concealed Carry Without a Permit | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (24 - 8) |
April 8, 2020 | MO | HB 2014 | Establishes a Supplemental Budget to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (147 - 4) |
May 10, 2023 | MO | SB 40 | Requires Background Checks for Students 18 and Older Reenrolling in High School | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 2) |
May 17, 2013 | MO | HB 533 | Authorizes State Employees to Keep Firearms in Vehicles | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (125 - 27) |
May 15, 2013 | MO | HB 650 | Limits Punitive Awards for Lead Exposure from Certain Mines | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (94 - 63) |
May 8, 2013 | MO | HB 436 | Prohibits the Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (116 - 38) |
May 14, 2020 | MO | HB 1896 | Requires Employees of Medical Marijuana Businesses to Submit Fingerprints for Criminal Background Checks | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (124 - 21) |
May 8, 2013 | MO | HB 436 | Prohibits the Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (116 - 38) |
May 5, 2023 | MO | SB 106 | Requires Patient Approval before Doctors Give Prostate, Anal, or Pelvic Exams to Unconscious Individuals | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (26 - 7) |
May 13, 2022 | MO | HB 1667 | Establishes the Kratom Consumer Protection Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (106 - 31) |
May 15, 2020 | MO | HB 1682 | Authorizes Free COVID-19 Testing | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (127 - 21) |
April 5, 2022 | MO | HB 2162 | Amends Provisions Relating to Opioid Addiction Treatment and Recovery Fund | (30 - 0) |
May 11, 2023 | MO | SB 186 | Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Fund for Police Officers who take Required Training and Work in the State for a Year | Conference Report Adopted - House (127 - 5) |
May 10, 2011 | MO | HB 73 | Drug Testing Of Welfare Recipients | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (113 - 34) |
May 2, 2023 | MO | SB 106 | Requires Patient Approval before Doctors Give Prostate, Anal, or Pelvic Exams to Unconscious Individuals | Bill Passed - House (118 - 29) |
May 2, 2013 | MO | HB 436 | Prohibits the Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6) |
April 28, 2021 | MO | HB 271 | Limits the Authority of Local Health Officials to Close Organizations During a Public Health Emergency | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6) |
April 28, 2021 | MO | HB 271 | Limits the Authority of Local Health Officials to Close Organizations During a Public Health Emergency | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6) |
May 2, 2013 | MO | HB 436 | Prohibits the Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 6) |
April 30, 2014 | MO | HB 1439 | Prohibits Enforcement of Federal Firearm Regulations | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8) |
May 14, 2013 | MO | HB 533 | Authorizes State Employees to Keep Firearms in Vehicles | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 7) |
May 14, 2020 | MO | HB 1682 | Authorizes Free COVID-19 Testing | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 5) |
May 15, 2015 | MO | SB 199 | Amends the Justifications for Use of Deadly Force | Bill Passed - House (111 - 43) |
April 13, 2017 | MO | HB 90 | Establishes Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 9) |
April 25, 2022 | MO | HB 1667 | Establishes the Kratom Consumer Protection Act | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2) |
May 12, 2022 | MO | SB 718 | Establishes a "Historically Black College and University Week" and Amends Provisions for Higher Learning | Bill Passed - House (148 - 1) |
May 14, 2021 | MO | SB 51 | Establishes Protections for Various Organizations from COVID-19 Related Lawsuits | Bill Passed - House (97 - 57) |
May 12, 2020 | MO | SB 591 | Limits Punitive Damage Payouts | Bill Passed - House (98 - 51) |
May 10, 2023 | MO | SB 28 | Amends Public Records Access for Missouri State Highway Patrol | Bill Passed - House (119 - 29) |
May 8, 2017 | MO | SB 43 | Requires Certain Changes to Discrimination Lawsuit Proceedings | Bill Passed - House (98 - 30) |
May 15, 2020 | MO | SB 600 | Amends and Expands Provisions Relating to Dangerous Felonies | Bill Passed - House (97 - 51) |
Dec. 2, 2020 | MO | HB 14 | Appropriates Emergency Spending for COVID-19 | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 1) |
May 10, 2023 | MO | SB 28 | Amends Public Records Access for Missouri State Highway Patrol | Bill Passed - House (119 - 29) |
May 14, 2021 | MO | SB 51 | Establishes Protections for Various Organizations from COVID-19 Related Lawsuits | Bill Passed - House (97 - 57) |
May 12, 2020 | MO | SB 569 | Requires Forensic Testing of Rape Kits Upon Request of Victim | Bill Passed - House (150 - 3) |
May 10, 2023 | MO | SB 189 | Amends Certain Provisions on Criminal Laws | Bill Passed - House (91 - 46) |
May 8, 2013 | MO | SB 267 | Prohibits the Enforcement of Foreign Laws | Bill Passed - House (109 - 41) |
Sept. 2, 2020 | MO | HB 2 | Amends the Admissibility of Certain Witness Statements | Bill Passed - Senate (22 - 8) |
May 13, 2022 | MO | SB 799 | Amends the Offense of Escaping from Custody | Bill Passed - House (140 - 2) |
March 10, 2022 | MO | SB 799 | Amends the Offense of Escaping from Custody | (26 - 4) |
April 28, 2011 | MO | HB 73 | Drug Testing Of Welfare Recipients | Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5) |
March 10, 2022 | MO | HB 1481 | Establishes New Provisions for School Protection Officers | Bill Passed - House (98 - 17) |
Feb. 16, 2017 | MO | HB 57 | Requires Increased Penalties for Assault on Law Enforcement Officers | Bill Passed - House (120 - 35) |
March 30, 2017 | MO | HB 151 | Requires REAL ID Compliance | Bill Passed - House (99 - 40) |
March 13, 2017 | MO | HB 441 | Establishes Protections for Student Journalists | Bill Passed - House (148 - 6) |
April 30, 2018 | MO | HB 2499 | Amends Parole Hearing Procedures | Bill Passed - House (114 - 30) |
March 2, 2017 | MO | SB 43 | Requires Certain Changes to Discrimination Lawsuit Proceedings | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 9) |
April 14, 2016 | MO | SR 1793 | Requires Mary Kogut to Appear Before the Senate | Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 8) |
April 3, 2017 | MO | HB 90 | Establishes Prescription Drug Monitoring Program | Bill Passed - House (102 - 54) |
Jan. 28, 2016 | MO | SB 572 | Establishes Regulations for Municipal Ordinance Violation Penalties | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6) |
Feb. 16, 2017 | MO | HB 302 | Establishes "Blue Alert" System | Bill Passed - House (146 - 6) |
Feb. 14, 2013 | MO | HB 48 | Requires Photo Identification for Voting | Bill Passed - House (105 - 48) |
March 29, 2021 | MO | SB 53 | Prohibits Law Enforcement Officers from Using Chokeholds | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4) |
April 11, 2013 | MO | SB 267 | Prohibits the Enforcement of Foreign Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 9) |
March 15, 2018 | MO | HB 1578 | Limits Circumstances Under Which Lawsuits May Be Joined | Bill Passed - House (104 - 47) |
March 8, 2012 | MO | HB 1219 | Workplace Discrimination Amendments | Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 8) |
Feb. 23, 2021 | MO | SB 51 | Establishes Protections for Various Organizations from COVID-19 Related Lawsuits | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13) |
Feb. 23, 2021 | MO | SB 51 | Establishes Protections for Various Organizations from COVID-19 Related Lawsuits | Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 13) |
April 14, 2016 | MO | SR 1794 | Requires Dr. James Miller to Appear Before the Senate | Resolution Passed - Senate (24 - 8) |
March 7, 2012 | MO | SB 572 | Amends Worker's Compensation | Bill Passed - House (87 - 68) |
March 2, 2023 | MO | SB 186 | Establishes a Loan Forgiveness Fund for Police Officers who take Required Training and Work in the State for a Year | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
May 10, 2023 | MO | SB 189 | Amends Certain Provisions on Criminal Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 4) |
May 12, 2023 | MO | SB 227 | Amends Requirements Relating to the Culpable Mental State Necessary for a Homicide Offense | Bill Passed - House (106 - 49) |
April 4, 2019 | MO | HB 352 | Authorizes Opportunities for Parole for Inmates Aged 65 and Older | Bill Passed - House (90 - 60) |
April 8, 2019 | MO | HB 575 | Authorizes Concealed Carry on College Campuses | Bill Passed - House (98 - 52) |
Feb. 19, 2015 | MO | HJR 1 | Requires Photo Identification to Vote | Bill Passed - House (118 - 39) |
Feb. 19, 2015 | MO | HB 30 | Requires Photo Identification to Vote | Bill Passed - House (118 - 37) |
April 24, 2014 | MO | HB 2126 | Expands the Legal Use of "Deadly Force" | Bill Passed - House (122 - 30) |
Aug. 7, 2020 | MO | SB 1 | Amends Criminal Justice Laws | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 3) |
Aug. 25, 2020 | MO | HB 46 | Repeals Residency Requirement for Law Enforcement in St. Louis | Bill Passed - House (113 - 38) |