Nance: Bills that are now law, In the District

August 28^th just passed and is the day that most bills take effect unless specifically dated or emergency clauses are attached. Many bills passed with great bi-partisan support.

Some of those bills include:

HB 1311
Establishes provisions regarding health insurance coverage for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and the licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts.

HB 1408
Changes the time period before interest is paid on an overpayment of income tax from four months to 90 days after the last date to file a return, including an extension, or the date the return was filed.

HB 1472
Changes the laws regarding the designation of controlled substances (K-2).

HB 1695
Changes the laws regarding intoxication-related traffic offenses.

HB 1893
Changes the laws regarding the distribution of gaming funds for early childhood education and veterans' programs and requires an annual audit to be conducted on the fund accounts for three years.

Referendum

HB 1764
Prohibits persons, employers, or health care providers from being compelled to participate in any health care system and allows certain domestic insurance companies to dissolve under certain conditions. (Prop C)

HB 2
The Manufacturer's Job Act in an attempt to keep full employment of jobs in the automotive industry.

In the District

I was honored to receive the "Friend of Agriculture Award" from Farm Bureau on Monday evening. It is to recognize legislators serving in the Missouri House of Representatives who have been especially supportive of agriculture.

On Monday the 23^rd, I shared the Bill of Rights and Constitution with 19 scouts at the Methodist Church in Excelsior Springs.

I was the speaker at the Ray County Retired Teachers meeting today.

On Tuesday, September 7^th at 10:00 a.m., there will be a ribbon cutting for Route A Bridge in Hardin. At 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7^th, there will be a ribbon cutting on N Hwy, south of Excelsior Springs.