Accomplishments |
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Since first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2004, I have worked on a number of important issues. To date, 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. |
| 2009 |
Recipient, 2009 St. Louis Business Journal Legislative Award
House Bill 359 – Reforms the process in which highway projects are bid
House Bill 381 – Reforms fee office bidding practices |
| 2008 |
House Bill 1715 – Changes the laws regarding watercraft and
intoxication-related offenses
House Bill 1888 – Changes provisions relating to the Springfield Airport |
| 2007 |
House Bill 444 – Authorizes an income tax deduction for social
security benefits
House Bill 453 – Authorizes a tax credit for donations to food pantries
House Bill 732 – Adds emergency personnel to those eligible for
bridge and highway naming |
| 2006 |
Freshman Class President
Tourism Legislator of the Year
House Bill 1427 – Waives fee and penalties for military personnel in certain circumstances
House Bill 1787 – Establishes the Guard at Home program to assist
families of active military |
| 2005 |
Freshman Class President
Freshman Legislator of the Year for Tourism
House Bill 393 – Major tort reform legislation
House Bill 462 – Changes the laws regarding suicide prevention
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