Gov. Kehoe adds 8 pieces of legislation to law
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KQTV) -- Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe ended a busy day at the Capitol by signing eight pieces of legislation into law Wednesday.
"We are proud to sign these bills into law today that protect businesses, improve public safety, and promote efficiency and good governance," said Governor Kehoe. "I appreciate the efforts of the members of the General Assembly in sending many pieces of responsible legislation to my desk this session. Our office looks forward to reviewing and signing additional bills in the coming weeks."
The eight bills feature SB 907, sponsored by Sen. Brad Hudson (R-District 33) and Rep. Brian Seitz (R- District 156), which establishes the "Act Against Abusive Website Access Litigation".
The law aims to curb "sue-and-settle" lawsuits against businesses over ADA website compliance. The law requires a 90-day warning period for compliance before lawsuits.
SB 914, sponsored by Senator Kurtis Gregory (R-District 21) and Rep. Bill Falkner (R-District 10), modifies provisions relating to sewage regulation by updating soil testing and shifting to criteria based on soil properties.
SB 982, sponsored by Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R-District 22) and Rep. Jeff Myers (R-District 42), modifies provisions relating to the sex offender registry.
The law establishes different tiers and classifications for mandatory registration of offenders adjudicated since July 1, 1979.
SB 1142, sponsored by Senator Brad Hudson (R-District 33) and Rep. Chris Brown (R-District 16), modifies provisions relating to series limited liability companies (LLCs).
It aims to improve how LLC entities are registered, tracked and verified through the Secretary of State's office.
HB 1786, sponsored by Rep. John Voss (R-District 147) and Senator Kurtis Gregory, modifies provisions relating to highway patrol purchases of motor vehicles, watercraft, watercraft motors and trailers.
The law authorizes the Missouri State Highway Patrol to utilize its revolving fund for purchasing the equipment, for up to $500,000, without needing specific appropriation approval from the General Assembly.
HB 1866, sponsored by Rep. Lane Roberts (R-District 161) and Senator David Gregory (R-District 15), modifies provisions relating to peace officer training and licensure.
It strengthens the regulations for law enforcement licensure by allowing the state's Department of Public Safety to deny licenses or training to applicants who previously surrendered or had their peace officer license revoked. It also modifies the School Protection Officer Program, requiring 20 hours of annual firearms training.
HB 1870, sponsored by Rep. Lane Roberts and Senator Sandy Crawford (R-District 28), modifies provisions relating to garnishments.
The law would establish procedures for financial institutions to restrain funds, increase property exemptions for debtors and streamline garnishment orders for creditor efficiency.
HB 2180, sponsored by Rep. Dave Griffith (R-District 60) and Senator Mike Bernskoetter (R-District 6), modifies provisions relating to mail sent by state agencies.
The bill modernizes state communication by allowing the Department of Revenue and other state agencies to use first-class mail or electronic delivery instead of mandatory certified or registered mail for official documents.
