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MO Statehouse/Bill action
3:29 pm
Wed July 13, 2011

Nixon signs doctor discipline, high school athlete concussion bills

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With a day left to act, Gov. Jay Nixon on Wednesday signed three more bills into law. He still must decide on nearly 20 others.
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With just a day left to take action, Gov. Jay Nixon has signed three more pieces of legislation.

They are:

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Morning round-up
9:27 am
Wed July 13, 2011

Morning headlines: Wednesday, July 13, 2011

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People convicted of human trafficking in Mo. will face longer maximum sentences under a bill signed by Gov. Jay Nixon July 12, 2011.
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Nixon signs human trafficking bill

People convicted of human trafficking in Missouri will face longer maximum sentences under a bill signed by Gov. Jay Nixon.

The legislation addresses convictions for trafficking for slavery, forced labor or sexual exploitation and abuse through forced labor. Those crimes now carry maximum sentences of 15 years in prison.

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MO Statehouse
3:56 pm
Tue July 12, 2011

Mo. Gov. Nixon signs 6 bills into law, OKs drug testing for some welfare recipients

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Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon
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Updated 5:37 p.m. to reflect implications of other bill signings regarding human trafficking and domestic violence.

According to a press release, Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon has signed 6 bills into law this afternoon.

Here's a roundup of some of the issues addressed by some of the laws, followed by a full list of those signed below:

Drug testing for some welfare recipients (HB 73)

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