Since first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2004, I have worked on a number of important issues. To date, over 30 bills that I either sponsored or co-sponsored have become law. I have also received a number of legislative awards. Below is a list of a few of the bills that I sponsored or co-sponsored that are now law and some of the legislative recognition I have received.
2010
Recipient, 2010 Missouri PTA Distinguished Service Award HB 1408 -- Changes time period on interest paid on tax overpayments. HB 2226 -- Changes laws on regulation and licensing of certain professions
2009
Recipient, 2009 St. Louis Business Journal Legislative Award
HB 359 – Reforms the process in which highway projects are bid HB 381 – Reforms fee office bidding practices
2008
HB 1715 – Changes laws regarding watercraft & intoxication-related offenses
HB 1888 – Changes provisions relating to the Springfield Airport
2007
HB 444 – Authorizes an income tax deduction for social security benefits
HB 453 – Authorizes a tax credit for donations to food pantries
HB 732 – Adds emergency personnel as eligible for bridge & highway naming
2006
Freshman Class President Tourism Legislator of the Year
HB 1427 – Waives fee & penalties for military personnel in certain cases HB 1787 – Establishes the Guard at Home program for families of active military
2005
Freshman Class President Freshman Legislator of the Year for Tourism
HB 393 – Major tort reform legislation HB 462 – Changes the laws regarding suicide prevention
