Journal of the House

First Regular Session, 91st General Assembly

THIRD DAY, Sunday, January 7, 2001

Speaker Kreider in the Chair.

Prayer by Reverend Rudy Beard.

Gracious God: we know that You expect us to do our part, for You have created us with minds to think and wills to resolve.

Grant to the men and women of this House a willingness to think hard, clearly, and honestly, guided by Your voice within each of us.

May we stand for nothing in our personal lives which, if multiplied, would weaken our state, which is not better than its citizens and no stronger than those in whom it places its trust.

To You be Glory and Honor forever. Amen.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.

The Speaker appointed the following to act as Honorary Pages for the Day, to serve without compensation: Adair Stokan, Garrett Stokan, Andrea Baker, Bo Hanneken, Adam Childress, Tara White, Jenny Harter, Christina Gaskin, Lyndon M. Gray, John Charles Gaskin, Elise Gray and Langston Gray.

The Journal of the second day was approved as corrected.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

HJR 9 was read the second time.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

HB 254 through HB 286 were read the second time.

MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE

Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and adopted SCR 1.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that the President Pro Tem and Co-Pro Tem of the Senate and the Speaker of the House appoint a committee of thirty-six members, one-half from the Senate and one-half from the House to cooperate in making all necessary plans and arrangements for the participation of the General Assembly in the inauguration of the executive officials of the State of Missouri on January 8, 2001; and that the joint committee is authorized to expend the necessary amount in making such plans and arrangements; with expenses to be paid from the joint contingent fund; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Administration Committee of the Senate and the Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives audit, allow and pay the expenses of the legislative participation of the inauguration and that the joint committee be authorized to cooperate with any other committees, officials or persons planning and executing the inaugural ceremonies keeping with the traditions of the great State of Missouri.

In which the concurrence of the House is respectfully requested.

Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the following Senators have been appointed to act with a like committee from the House pursuant to SCR 1. Senators: Bentley, Carter, DePasco, Foster, Goode, House, Jacob, Johnson, Klarich, Rohrbach, Russell, Schneider, Sims, Singleton, Stoll, Westfall and Wiggins.

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

SCR 1, relating to the Inaugural Committee, was taken up by Representative Crump.

On motion of Representative Crump, Rule 63 was suspended and SCR 1 was adopted by the following vote:

INAUGURAL COMMITTEE

The Speaker appointed the following members to the Inaugural Committee: Representatives Farnen-Chair, Kreider, Abel, Crump, Foley, Thompson, Barry, Boykins, Hagan-Harrell, Johnson (90), Fraser, Hanaway, Naeger, Shields, Luetkemeyer, Reinhart and Legan.

RESOLUTIONS

Representative Crump offered House Resolution No. 11.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 11

WHEREAS, upon occasion the members of the Missouri House of Representatives pause to recognize those outstanding Missouri citizens who have fulfilled their official duties with the utmost dedication, competence, and integrity; and

WHEREAS, the Honorable Rebecca McDowell Cook is to be praised and commended for the effective manner in which she has presided over the deliberation of the House of Representatives prior to its temporary organization, one of the numerous responsibilities of the Secretary of State pursuant to the Constitution of the Great State of Missouri; and

WHEREAS, one of this state's most respected public servants whose commitment to the state and citizenry of Missouri is unmatched, the Honorable Rebecca Cook has wholeheartedly dedicated herself to the duties and responsibilities assigned her as Secretary of State since taking the oath of office on December 16, 1994; and

WHEREAS, during her illustrious tenure in office, Rebecca Cook has been steadfast in her efforts to increase participation in the elections process through various projects including First Vote, a program that encourages high school seniors to register and begin a lifetime of voting as responsible citizens; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Cook's other notable accomplishments include such impressive projects as the implementation of a centralized voter registration system, expanding the use of technology in libraries across the state, helping older Missourians to avoid investment fraud, and encouraging voter registration; and

WHEREAS, the first Cape Girardeau County native to hold statewide office in Missouri in Ninety-three years, Rebecca Cook has earned the praise, respect, and admiration of all Missourians throughout her impressive term of service as Missouri's 36^th Secretary of State:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Missouri House of Representatives, Ninety-first General Assembly, unanimously join in expressing our utmost appreciation and deep gratitude to the Honorable Rebecca Cook for the exemplary manner in which she has served this legislative body, and in wishing her only the very best of success in all her future endeavors; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives be instructed to prepare a properly inscribed copy of this resolution for the Honorable Rebecca McDowell Cook, as a measure of our esteem for her.

On motion of Representative Crump, Rule 63 was suspended and House Resolution No. 11 was adopted by the following vote:

Representative Crump offered House Resolution No. 12.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 12

WHEREAS, with the opening of the Ninety-first General Assembly of the State of Missouri on Wednesday, January 3, 2001, the members of the Missouri House of Representatives proudly acknowledge services rendered to the General Assembly by distinguished public servants of this fair state; and

WHEREAS, the Honorable William Ray Price, Jr., Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri, deserves countless words of praise and commendation for the selfless manner in which he has given of his valuable time to administer the oath of office to members of this legislative body in accordance with Missouri law; and

WHEREAS, during the inaugural session of the House of Representatives, Justice Price displayed the highest degree of dedication in continuing the long-established tradition of rendering a sense of both dignity and solemnity in the prestigious ceremony which marks the official beginning of each legislator's two-year in office as an elected representative of the people of Missouri; and

WHEREAS, since his appointment to the Supreme Court in April, 1992, Judge Price has worked tirelessly to help maintain open lines of communication between the judicial and legislative branches of Missouri state government so that each may be informed of the role of the other in serving all citizens; and

WHEREAS, it is entirely fitting and proper that this legislative body should take pause to applaud the numerous laudable achievements of the Honorable William Ray Price, Jr., during his exemplary legal career:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Missouri House of Representatives, Ninety-first General Assembly, join unanimously in expressing our most sincere thanks and deepest appreciation to the Honorable William Ray Price, Jr., for the devoted and faithful manner in which he has served this body and further extend our very best wishes for continued great success and even more outstanding accomplishments in executing his numerous varied duties and responsibilities as Chief Justice of our State's Highest Court; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives be instructed to prepare a properly inscribed copy of this resolution for the Honorable William Ray Price, Jr., as a mark of our esteem for him.

On motion of Representative Crump, Rule 63 was suspended and House Resolution No. 12 was adopted by the following vote:

INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following House Concurrent Resolution was read the first time and copies ordered printed:

HCR 4, introduced by Representatives Williams, Riback Wilson (25) and Ostmann, et al, relating to the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution.

INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILL

The following House Bill was read the first time and copies ordered printed:

HB 287, introduced by Representative Williams, et al, relating to privately-operated correctional facilities.

WITHDRAWAL OF HOUSE BILL

January 4, 2001

Ted Wedel, Chief Clerk

Missouri House of Representatives

Room 306C

Jefferson City, Mo. 65101

Dear Ted:

I respectfully request to withdraw House Bill 216, relating to corporation water rates.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

/s/ Rep. Ted Farnen

District 21

ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Representative Crump, the House adjourned until 9:00 a.m., Monday, January 8, 2001.

CORRECTIONS TO THE HOUSE JOURNAL

Correct House Journal, Second Day, Thursday, January 4, 2001, pages 69 and 70, roll call, by showing Representatives Bartle, Boucher and Lawson voting "aye" rather than "absent with leave".

HOUSE CALENDAR

FOURTH DAY, MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2001

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION FOR SECOND READING

HCR 4

HOUSE BILL FOR SECOND READING

HB 287

Missouri House of Representatives