Capitol Report: Rep. Jeff Coleman

by Rep. Jeff Coleman, MO State Representative, District 32

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​Coleman’s Legislation Update:
 
Currently I will be sponsoring eleven house bills. These bills are:

• HB 50 Geographical Information System Data. This bill sets a cap of $500.00 fee for sunshine requests pertaining to geographical information system products.
• HB 51 Birth Certificates. This bill states if an individual undergoes a sex reassignment surgery and/or individual name change, then the birth certificate must be amended.
• HB 348 Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. This bill states if a physician or surgeon has a valid license to practice and is in good standing (and meets Missouri requirements) in another state can apply for license to practice in Missouri.
• HB 452 Food Sales Tax. This bill eliminates sales tax on food items.
• HB 453 Stop Human Trafficking. This bill states that if an individual is convicted of patronizing prostitution the court will order a judgment of restitution in the amount of $5,000.00 to be paid to the Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation Fund.
• HB 454 Increase Charges to Sexual Offenses Involving a Minor. This bill changes the age of minor from 15 to 17 regarding sexual exploitation, and 14 to 15 regarding prostitution charges. Also increases the charges from a potential misdemeanor class B to felony class D.
• HB 455 Conceal and Carry Permit Application. This bill states if there is a substantial delay in the processing of conceal and carry permit in the county of the applicant’s residence then applicant may submit for permit in another county.
• HB 456 Eliminating Income Tax to Social Security Recipients. This bill eliminates income tax to those individuals who are receiving social security benefits: retirement, disability, survivors, and supplemental benefits.
• HB 775 State Board Nursing Fund. This bill changes the fee associated with license to practice for a nurse to be paid to the State Board Nursing Fund and not DHSS.
• HJR 4 Term Limits. Currently the term limit for a Missouri Legislator is set for a maximum of 16 years total, 8 years in Missouri House of Representatives (four, two year terms) and 8 years in Missouri Senate (two, four year terms). HJR 4 if approved by Missouri voters will allow a legislator to serve their 16 years in either legislative body.
• HJR 33 Property Tax. This bill if approved by Missouri voters will set a maximum cap of 2% increase per year to an individual’s residential real property tax.            

 
Furthermore, I am honored to be appointed the Chair of Professional Registration and Licensing Committee for the second term in a row. I was also appointed as a member of the Elections and Elected Officials Committee, Insurance Policy, and Special Committee on Urban Issues Committee.