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Actions Taken on Bills by Board of Governors or Executive Committee

HB52 - Modifies provisions relating to the release of a person from prison

Sponsor:

Rep. Ron Copeland (R)

Citations:

544.453

Position:

No position selected.

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:32 PM

Executive Committee (3/24/2023) - Determined to be proper subject matter. No position.

Last Action:

2023-02-14 H - Reported Do Pass as substituted

HB82 - Repeals and establishes provisions relating to alternative dispute resolution

Sponsor:

Rep. Rudy Veit (R)

Citations:

435.014, 435.300, 435.303, 435.306, 435.309, 435.312

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 3:59 PM

Missouri Bar-Initiated Legislative Proposal Board of Governors (11/18/2022) - Approved for introduction in the General Assembly.

Last Action:

2023-05-05 H - Referred to House Committee on Rules-Regulatory Oversight

HB84 - Establishes the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act

Sponsor:

Rep. Rudy Veit (R)

Citations:

510.500, 510.503, 510.506, 510.509, 510.512, 510.515, 510.518, 510.521

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:31 PM

Executive Committee (3/24/2023) - Determined to be proper subject matter. Support.

Last Action:

2023-02-06 H - Public hearing completed

HB87 - Modifies provisions relating to the compensation of jurors

Sponsor:

Rep. Rudy Veit (R)

Citations:

494.455

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:29 PM

Executive Committee (3/24/2023) - Determined to be proper subject matter. Support concept.

Last Action:

2023-01-30 H - Public hearing completed

HB90 - Modifies provisions relating to court automation

Sponsor:

Rep. Rudy Veit (R)

Citations:

217.785, 476.055, 485.060, 509.520

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 10:23 AM

Board of Governors (12/19/2022) - Determined to be proper subject matter. Support.

Last Action:

2023-05-01 S - Voted Do Pass as substituted

HB390 - Modifies provisions relating to guardians ad litem

Sponsor:

Rep. Jim Murphy (R)

Citations:

452.423, 484.355

Position:

Amend (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:51 PM

Executive Committee (3/24/2023) - Determined to be proper subject matter. Support efforts to improve the quality and effectiveness of guardian ad litem services in Missouri while also respecting inherent judicial authority over matters affecting the administration of justice, including the practice of law and the professional conduct of attorneys. Oppose proposed § 452.423.7 as drafted.

Last Action:

2023-04-26 H - Not heard in committee

HB628 - Establishes provisions relating to consumer activities regulated by the Division of Finance

Sponsor:

Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R)

Citations:

361.749, 436.550, 436.552, 436.554, 436.556, 436.558, 436.560, 436.562, 436.564, 436.566, 436.568, 436.570, 436.572

Position:

Neutral (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:53 PM

Executive Committee (3/24/2023) - Determined to be proper subject matter. No position if legislation is narrowly tailored to avoid potential profession responsibility and ethical issues related to attorney-client privilege and confidentiality, conflicts of interest, the attorney-client relationship, and professional independence.

Last Action:

2023-04-17 H - Reported Do Pass

HB663 - Modifies provisions relating to funding for the Office of State Public Defender

Sponsor:

Rep. David Evans (R)

Citations:

600.042

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:32 PM

Executive Committee (3/24/2023) - Determined to be proper subject matter. Support.

Last Action:

2023-01-23 H - Public hearing completed

HB787 - Allows the circuit court in St. Louis City to collect a fee not to exceed twenty dollars to go toward the law library

Sponsor:

Rep. Ian Mackey (D)

Citations:

488.426

Position:

No position selected.

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:28 PM

Executive Committee (3/24/2023) - Determined to be proper subject matter. See position reflected in general resolution of the Board of Governors on court costs, fees, and surcharges (https://mobar.org/site/content/About/Government-Relations/general-resolutions.aspx).

Last Action:

2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Judiciary

HB881 - Establishes and modifies provisions relating to the probate code

Sponsor:

Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R)

Citations:

474.540, 474.542, 474.544, 474.546, 474.548, 474.550, 474.552, 474.554, 474.556, 474.558, 474.560, 474.562, 474.564, 474.600, 475.010, 475.045, 475.050, 475.063, 488.2300

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:01 PM

Missouri Bar-Initiated Legislative Proposal Board of Governors (11/18/2022) - Approved for introduction in the General Assembly.

Last Action:

2023-05-05 H - Dropped from Calendar - Pursuant to House Rules

HB968 - Modifies the Principal and Income Act to resemble the latest version of the Uniform Fiduciary Income and Principal Act

Sponsor:

Rep. Terry Thompson (R)

Citations:

214.330, 469.401, 469.402, 469.403, 469.405, 469.409, 469.411, 469.413, 469.415, 469.417, 469.419, 469.421, 469.423, 469.425, 469.427, 469.429, 469.431, 469.432, 469.433, 469.435, 469.437, 469.439, 469.441, 469.443, 469.445, 469.447, 469.449, 469.451, 469.453, 469.455, 469.457, 469.459, 469.461, 469.463, 469.465, 469.467, 469.399, 469.404, 469.450, 469.456, 469.462, 469.464, 469.471, 469.473, 469.475, 469.477, 469.479, 469.481, 469.483, 469.485, 469.487

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:02 PM

Missouri Bar-Initiated Legislative Proposal Board of Governors (11/18/2022) - Approved for introduction in the General Assembly.

Last Action:

2023-05-10 H - Dropped from Calendar - Pursuant to House Rules

HB984 - Establishes provisions relating to the disclosure of personal information

Sponsor:

Rep. Justin Hicks (R)

Citations:

476.418

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:30 PM

Executive Committee (3/24/2023) - Determined to be proper subject matter. Support concept.

Last Action:

2023-02-14 H - Reported Do Pass as substituted

HB994 - Modifies and establishes provisions relating to judicial proceedings

Sponsor:

Rep. Cameron Parker (R)

Citations:

452.355, 452.375, 453.014, 455.010, 455.035, 455.513, 475.050, 475.040, 476.055, 476.055, 476.1300, 476.1302, 476.1304, 476.1306, 476.1308, 476.1310, 476.1313, 485.060, 487.110, 494.455, 509.520, 510.500, 510.503, 510.506, 510.509, 510.512, 510.515, 510.518, 510.521, 544.453, 565.240, 575.095, 600.042

Position:

No position selected.

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:17 PM

HCS HBs 994, 52, & 984 Executive Committee (3/24/2023) §§ 455.010, 455.035, and 455.513, RSMo, determined to be proper subject matter. No position. § 475.050, RSMo, determined to be proper subject matter. No position. § 485.060, RSMo. No action. § 487.110, RSMo, determined to be proper subject matter. No position. § 488.426, RSMo, determined to be proper subject matter. See position reflected in general resolution of the Board of Governors on court costs, fees, and surcharges (https://mobar.org/site/content/About/Government-Relations/general-resolutions.aspx). § 494.455, RSMo, determined to be proper subject matter. Support in principle. § 509.520, RSMo, determined to be proper subject matter. Support in principle. §§ 510.500 – 510.521, RSMo, determined to be proper subject matter. Support. § 544.453, RSMo, determined to be proper subject matter. No position. § 575.095, RSMo. No action. § 600.042, RSMo, determined to be proper subject matter. Support.

Last Action:

2023-05-04 S - Reported Do Pass

HB1165 - Modifies and establishes provisions relating to the Uniform Commercial Code

Sponsor:

Rep. Justin Hicks (R)

Citations:

400.1-201, 400.1-204, 400.1-301, 400.1-306, 400.2-102, 400.2-2, 400.2-201, 400.2-202, 400.2-203, 400.2-205, 400.2-209, 400.2A-102, 400.2A-103, 400.2A-107, 400.2A-201, 400.2A-202, 400.2A-203, 400.2A-205, 400.2A-208, 400.3-104, 400.3-105, 400.3-401, 400.3-604, 400.4A-103, 400.4A-201, 400.4A-202, 400.4A-203, 400.4A-207, 400.4A-208, 400.4A-210, 400.4A-211, 400.4A-305, 400.5-104, 400.5-116, 400.7-102, 400.7-106, 400.8-102, 400.8-103, 400.8-106, 400.8-110, 400.8-303, 400.9-102, 400.9-104, 400.9-105, 400.9-203, 400.9-204, 400.9-207, 400.9-208, 400.9-209, 400.9-210, 400.9-301, 400.9-304, 400.9-305, 400.9-310, 400.9-312, 400.9-313, 400.9-314, 400.9-316, 400.9-317, 400.9-323, 400.9-324, 400.9-330, 400.9-331, 400.9-332, 400.9-334, 400.9-341, 400.9-404, 400.9-406, 400.9-408, 400.9-509, 400.9-513, 400.9-601, 400.9-605, 400.9-608, 400.9-611, 400.9-613, 400.9-614, 400.9-615, 400.9-616, 400.9-619, 400.9-620, 400.9-621, 400.9-624, 400.9-628, 400.2-14, 400.2-106, 400.4A-17, 400.9-107A, 400.9-107B, 400.9-20, 400.9-306A, 400.9-306B, 400.9-314A, 400.9-326A, 400.12-101, 400.12-102, 400.12-103, 400.12-104, 400.12-105, 400.12-106, 400.12-107, 400.199-101, 400.199-102, 400.199-201, 400.199-301, 400.199-302, 400.199-27, 400.199-304, 400.199-305, 400.199-306, 400.199-401

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:35 PM

Executive Committee (3/24/2023) - Determined to be proper subject matter. Support in principle, with any amendments to align it properly with Missouri law.

Last Action:

2023-04-04 H - Scheduled for Committee Hearing 04/06/2023 8:30 AM - ** REVISED to ADD BILLS ** - House-Rules-Legislative Oversight, HR 4

HB1170 - Modifies provisions relating to a child's right to counsel and a guardian ad litem

Sponsor:

Rep. Brad Hudson (R)

Citations:

210.160, 210.830, 211.211, 211.462

Position:

Amend (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:35 PM

Last Action:

2023-03-22 H - Public hearing completed

HB1271 - Modifies provisions relating to proceedings involving children

Sponsor:

Rep. Sarah Unsicker (D)

Citations:

210.160, 210.830, 210.1400, 210.1403, 210.1406, 210.1409, 210.1412, 210.1415, 452.423, 484.355, 487.110

Position:

Amend (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:44 PM

Last Action:

2023-03-22 H - Public hearing completed

HB1352 - Modifies provisions relating to the awarding of fees in certain proceedings

Sponsor:

Rep. Phil Christofanelli (R)

Citations:

213.111, 536.085

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 3:39 PM

Missouri Bar-Initiated Legislative Proposal (Only § 536.085, RSMo) Board of Governors (11/18/2022) - Approved for introduction in the General Assembly. Executive Committee (3/24/2023) - No position on § 213.111, RSMo.

Last Action:

2023-05-12 H - Referred to House Committee on Judiciary

SB72 - Modifies provisions relating to judicial proceedings

Sponsor:

Sen. Curtis Trent (R)

Citations:

115.133, 170.310, 190.091, 193.265, 195.817, 208.247, 211.453, 307.175, 307.018, 347.143, 37.725, 43.539, 43.540, 431.204, 435.014, 435.300, 435.303, 435.306, 435.309, 435.312, 455.010, 455.035, 455.513, 474.540, 474.542, 474.544, 474.546, 474.548, 474.550, 474.552, 474.554, 474.556, 474.558, 474.560, 474.562, 474.564, 474.600, 475.010, 475.045, 475.050, 475.063, 476.055, 476.1025, 476.1300, 476.1302, 476.1304, 476.1306, 476.1308, 476.1310, 476.1313, 485.060, 487.110, 488.426, 488.2300, 491.075, 492.304, 494.430, 494.455, 509.520, 510.500, 510.503, 510.506, 510.509, 510.512, 510.515, 510.518, 510.521, 544.453, 547.500, 550.125, 552.020, 556.021, 558.031, 559.125, 561.026, 565.240, 566.151, 567.030, 569.010, 569.100, 570.010, 570.030, 575.095, 575.205, 578.712, 579.065, 579.068, 579.021, 579.022, 589.401, 589.403, 589.410, 589.414, 595.045, 600.042, 610.021, 650.058, 650.320, 650.340, 67.145, 70.631

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 3:50 PM

SB 72 (Introduced) Board of Governors (12/19/2022) - Determined to be proper subject matter. Support. SS SCS SB 72 Executive Committee (3/24/2023) - § 509.520, RSMo, determined to be proper subject matter. Support in principle.

Last Action:

2023-05-11 H - Reported Do Pass

SB103 - Modifies provisions relating to judicial proceedings

Sponsor:

Sen. Sandy Crawford (R)

Citations:

476.055, 476.1300, 476.1302, 476.1304, 476.1306, 476.1308, 476.1310, 476.1313, 485.060, 488.650, 509.520, 565.240

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 3:51 PM

SB 103 (Introduced) Board of Governors (12/19/2022) - Determined to be proper subject matter. Support. SCS SB 103 Executive Committee (3/24/2023) § 485.060. No Action. § 488.650, RSMo, determined to be proper subject matter. See position reflected in general resolution of the Board of Governors on court costs, fees, and surcharges (https://mobar.org/site/content/About/Government-Relations/general-resolutions.aspx).

Last Action:

2023-07-06 G - Signed by the Governor

SB215 - Establishes provisions relating to alternative dispute resolution

Sponsor:

Sen. Steven Roberts (D)

Citations:

435.014, 435.300, 435.303, 435.306, 435.309, 435.312

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 3:57 PM

Missouri Bar-Initiated Legislative Proposal Board of Governors (11/18/2022) - Approved for introduction in the General Assembly.

Last Action:

2023-02-13 S - Voted Do Pass

SB223 - Modifies the expiration dates for provisions relating to court automation

Sponsor:

Sen. Curtis Trent (R)

Citations:

476.055

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 3:52 PM

Board of Governors (12/19/2022) - Determined to be proper subject matter. Support.

Last Action:

2023-02-09 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

SB245 - Modifies provisions relating to the office of the public defender

Sponsor:

Sen. Lauren Arthur (D)

Citations:

600.042

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:33 PM

Executive Committee (3/24/2023) - Determined to be proper subject matter. Support.

Last Action:

2023-05-10 H - Reported Do Pass

SB252 - Allows the circuit court of St. Louis City to collect a civil case filing fee of an amount not to exceed $20, rather than $15, for certain uses, including the maintenance of a law library

Sponsor:

Sen. Karla May (D)

Citations:

488.426

Position:

No position selected.

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:22 PM

Last Action:

2023-02-09 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

SB342 - Creates provisions related to consumer legal funding and litigation financing

Sponsor:

Sen. Curtis Trent (R)

Citations:

436.550, 436.552, 436.554, 436.556, 436.558, 436.560, 436.562, 436.564, 436.566, 436.568, 436.570, 436.571, 436.572, 436.573, 436.574, 436.575, 436.577, 436.578, 436.579, 436.580

Position:

Neutral (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:53 PM

Last Action:

2023-04-06 S - Reported Do Pass

SB359 - Modifies provisions relating to guardians ad litem

Sponsor:

Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R)

Citations:

452.423, 484.355

Position:

Amend (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:48 PM

Last Action:

2023-03-23 S - Removed from Senate Hearing Agenda - Senate-Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence - 3/27/23 - 2:00 pm - SCR 1

SB372 - Repeals provisions relating to a surcharge for petition for expungement

Sponsor:

Sen. Karla May (D)

Citations:

488.650

Position:

No position selected.

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:20 PM

Last Action:

2023-02-23 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

SB394 - Establishes the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act

Sponsor:

Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R)

Citations:

510.500, 510.503, 510.506, 510.509, 510.512, 510.515, 510.518, 510.521

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:31 PM

Executive Committee (3/23/2023) - Determined to be proper subject matter. Support.

Last Action:

2023-03-02 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

SB477 - Modifies provisions relating to guardians ad litem

Sponsor:

Sen. Rick Brattin (R)

Citations:

452.423, 484.355

Position:

Amend (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:49 PM

Last Action:

2023-03-23 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

SB569 - Modifies provisions relating to estate planning, including notice for transfers of the principal place of administration of a trust, electronic wills, and estate planning during the COVID-19 state of emergency

Sponsor:

Sen. Curtis Trent (R)

Citations:

456.1-108, 474.540, 474.542, 474.544, 474.546, 474.548, 474.550, 474.552, 474.554, 474.556, 474.558, 474.560, 474.562, 474.564, 474.600

Position:

Support (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 4:00 PM

Missouri Bar-Initiated Legislative Proposal Board of Governors (11/18/2022) - Approved for introduction in the General Assembly.

Last Action:

2023-04-03 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

SJR31 - Modifies provisions relating to the judiciary, including access to judicial records, judicial lobbying activities, and the nonpartisan court plan

Sponsor:

Sen. Rick Brattin (R)

Citations:

ART V.SEC 12, ART V.SEC 20, ART V.25(a), ART V.20(a), ART V.25(d)

Position:

Oppose (General)

Comments:

General Comments

The Missouri Bar Government Relations

04/04/2023 3:47 PM

Board of Governors (12/19/2022) - Determined to be proper subject matter. Oppose the proposed amendments in SJR 31 to §§ 25(a) and (d) of Article V, relating to the appointment of appellate judges and judicial selection during gubernatorial election years. Executive Committee (3/24/2023) - Oppose the proposed amendments to Art. V, §§ 12, 20, 25(d) as drafted.

Last Action:

2023-01-19 S - Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence