Gov. Nixon Signs Several Bills Into Law

JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Jay Nixon today signed into law several bills relating to local governments, health education, motor vehicle insurance, pediatric cancer research and other issues.

The Bills Signed:

Senate Bill 58, which clarifies land annexation guidelines for communities and authorizes certain nuisance abatement practices

Senate Bill 357, which simplifies the process for perfection of a mechanics lien for rented machinery and equipment and increases the period of time the lien claimant has to file the notice of lien from 5 to 15 days after commencement of use of the rented machinery and equipment.

Senate Bill 35, which authorizes a check-off box on the Missouri tax forms for contributions to the newly created Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund.

Senate Bill 216, which contains similar language to legislation already signed by the Governor to protect law enforcement officers’ and first responders’ First Amendment rights by allowing them to engage in political activity when they are off duty and not in official uniform.

House Bill 478, which revises statutory language related to credit union to more closely follow similar statutory language related to banks.