• Support legislation to make Bingo more efficient and cost effective for veterans and other non-profit organizations to include a comprehensive review of the Bingo statutes, rules and regulations;

• Support legislation to indicate veteran status on Missouri Drivers Licenses;

• Support legislation to offer interest free small business loans for newly returned military veterans.

• Provide assistance for small business owners who are veterans;

• Establish a viable and enforceable Veterans Employment Program.

STATUS OF HOUSE AND SENATE BILLS OF INTEREST TO VETERANS

(CURRENT AS OF: 1/4/12, Pre-filed)

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 HB 1054 --- Sponsor: Lant, Bill (131)  

 Changes the laws regarding unlawful picketing or protesting of a funeral

 Status: 1/4/2012 – Pre-filed

HB 1084 --- Sponsor: White, Bill (129)  

 Adds veterans' charitable organizations to the zoning exception regarding the establishment of a retail business selling donated goods in an area where other businesses engage in retail sales

 Status: 1/4/2012 – Pre-filed

HB 1085 --- Sponsor:  White, Bill (129)  

 Adds an additional $1 to the excursion gambling boat entrance fee with the moneys to be deposited in the Veterans Commission Fund

 Status: 1/04/2012 – Pre-filed

HB 1093 --- Sponsor: Elmer, Kevin (141)  

 Allows for a special license plate for a person who has received the Navy Cross

 Status: 1/4/2012 – Pre-filed

HB 1097 --- Sponsor:  Shumake, Lindell (6)  

 Allows a person to apply for a veteran designation on his or her driver's license or identification card upon providing specified proof of service

             Status: 1/4/2012 - Pre-filed

HB 1098 --- Sponsor:  Shumake, Lindell (6)  

Expands the exemption for resale of donated goods for charitable purposes to include IRS Code Section 501(c)(19) organizations

Status: 1/4/2011 - Pre-filed

HB 1099 --- Sponsor:  Fitzwater, Paul (152)  

Designates March 26 of each year as "Veterans of Operation Iraq/Enduring Freedom Day"

Status: 1/4/2012 - Pre-filed

HB 1100 --- Sponsor:  Fitzwater, Paul (152)  

Designates March 30 of each year as "Vietnam Veterans Day"

Status: 1/4/2012 - Pre-filed

HB 1105 --- Sponsor:  David, Day (148)  

 Allows the Adjutant General to waive the maximum age requirement for the state militia

 Status: 1/4/2012 - Pre-filed

HB 1110 --- Sponsor:  Barnes, Jay (114)