First Regular Session, 91st General Assembly
FIFTEENTH DAY, Thursday, January 25, 2001
Speaker Pro Tem Abel in the Chair.
Prayer by Father David Buescher.
God of progress and peace, we ask Your grace and friendship today. Instill in this House again, and in all its members, enthusiasm for the work at hand, zeal to see the work through to the end, and hope that You guide and direct our times and this place.
This day requests Your passion. We need Your divine keenness for these tasks at hand, to Your greater glory and our further advancement. Amen.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.
The Journal of the fourteenth day was approved as printed by the following vote:
| AYES: 153 | ||||
| Abel | Baker | Ballard | Barnett | Barnitz |
| Barry 100 | Bartelsmeyer | Bartle | Bearden | Behnen |
| Berkowitz | Berkstresser | Black | Boatright | Bonner |
| Boucher | Bowman | Boykins | Bray 84 | Britt |
| Brooks | Burcham | Burton | Byrd | Campbell |
| Carnahan | Champion | Cierpiot | Coleman | Cooper |
| Copenhaver | Crawford | Crowell | Crump | Cunningham |
| Curls | Davis | Dempsey | Dolan | Dougherty |
| Enz | Fares | Farnen | Foley | Ford |
| Franklin | Fraser | Froelker | Gambaro | Gaskill |
| George | Graham | Gratz | Green 15 | Green 73 |
| Griesheimer | Hagan-Harrell | Hampton | Hanaway | Harding |
| Harlan | Hartzler | Haywood | Hegeman | Henderson |
| Hendrickson | Hickey | Holand | Hollingsworth | Holt |
| Hoppe | Hosmer | Hunter | Jetton | Johnson 61 |
| Johnson 90 | Jolly | Kelley 47 | Kelly 144 | Kelly 27 |
| Kelly 36 | Kennedy | King | Koller | Lawson |
| Legan | Levin | Liese | Linton | Lograsso |
| Long | Lowe | Luetkemeyer | Luetkenhaus | Marble |
| Marsh | May 149 | Mayer | Mays 50 | McKenna |
| Merideth | Miller | Monaco | Moore | Murphy |
| Myers | Naeger | Nordwald | O'Connor | O'Toole |
| Ostmann | Overschmidt | Phillips | Portwood | Ransdall |
| Rector | Reid | Reynolds | Richardson | Ridgeway |
| Rizzo | Roark | Robirds | Ross | Scheve |
| Schwab | Scott | Secrest | Seigfreid | Selby |
| Shelton | Shields | Shoemyer | Skaggs | Smith |
| St. Onge | Thompson | Townley | Treadway | Troupe |
| Van Zandt | Villa | Vogel | Wagner | Walton |
| Ward | Wiggins | Williams | Willoughby | Wilson 25 |
| Wilson 42 | Wright | Mr. Speaker | ||
| NOES: 002 | ||||
| Hohulin | Purgason | |||
| PRESENT: 000 | ||||
| ABSENT WITH LEAVE: 007 | ||||
| Clayton | Hilgemann | Klindt | Patek | Reinhart |
| Relford | Surface | |||
| VACANCIES: 001 | ||||
Representative Dougherty assumed the Chair.
HOUSE COURTESY RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AND ISSUED
House Resolution No. 153
through
House Resolution No. 157 - Representative Fares
House Resolution No. 158 - Representative Holt
House Resolution No. 159 - Representative Burton, et al
House Resolution No. 160
and
House Resolution No. 161 - Representative Barry
House Resolution No. 162 - Representative Bowman
House Resolution No. 163 - Representative Van Zandt
House Resolution No. 164 - Representative King
House Resolution No. 165 - Representative Miller
House Resolution No. 166
through
House Resolution No. 168 - Representative Barnitz
House Resolution No. 169 - Representative Harding
House Resolution No. 170 - Representative Byrd
House Resolution No. 171 - Representatives Bonner and Monaco
House Resolution No. 172
and
House Resolution No. 173 - Representative Johnson (90), et al
House Resolution No. 174 - Representative Lowe
House Resolution No. 175 - Representatives Ross and Lograsso
SECOND READING OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
HCR 9 was read the second time.
SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS
HB 502 through HB 541 were read the second time.
INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS
The following House Concurrent Resolutions were read the first time and copies ordered printed:
HCR 10, introduced by Representative Holand, et al, relating to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
HCR 11, introduced by Representatives Haywood and Thompson, relating to the Missouri Public Service Commission.
INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILLS
The following House Bills were read the first time and copies ordered printed:
HB 542, introduced by Representatives Ridgeway, Luetkenhaus, Naeger, Abel, Berkstresser and Secrest, relating to the department of insurance.
HB 543, introduced by Representative Bartle, relating to mandatory observance of certain state holidays by the general assembly.
HB 544, introduced by Representatives Holand and Treadway, relating to medical records.
HB 545, introduced by Representatives Berkowitz, Kreider, Smith, Barry, Selby, Ransdall, Reynolds, Hampton, Black, Shoemyer, Britt and Carnahan, et al, relating to tax relief.
HB 546, introduced by Representatives Ladd Baker and Hosmer, et al, relating to criminal background checks for certain employees.
HB 547, introduced by Representative Froelker, relating to income taxation.
HB 548, introduced by Representatives O'Toole and Gambaro, relating to certain police relief and retirement systems.
HB 549, introduced by Representatives Holand and Hampton, relating to fish and game.
HB 550, introduced by Representatives Van Zandt and Campbell, relating to sales and use tax exemptions for services, materials and supplies used in the production of printed materials.
HB 551, introduced by Representatives Lograsso, Bartle, Naeger, Scott, Hanaway, Ross, Portwood and Klindt, et al, relating to estate tax.
HB 552, introduced by Representatives Crump, Hagan-Harrell and Griesheimer, relating to retirement of certain state employees.
HB 553, introduced by Representatives Barnett, Hosmer, Richardson and Mayer, et al, relating to county boards of equalization.
HB 554, introduced by Representatives Barnett, Hosmer, Richardson and Mayer, et al, relating to appropriations to state departments.
HB 555, introduced by Representatives Foley and Hanaway, relating to a life sciences research program.
HB 556, introduced by Representatives Hendrickson, Enz and Murphy, relating to taxation.
HB 557, introduced by Representatives Kennedy, Shelton, Hilgemann, Levin and Portwood, relating to the creation of a regional taxicab commission.
HB 558, introduced by Representatives Haywood and Thompson, relating to rate regulations for certain utilities.
HB 559, introduced by Representative Van Zandt, relating to the use of unclaimed property funds for education.
HB 560, introduced by Representative Wright, relating to the promotion of educational preparedness for children.
HB 561, introduced by Representative Wright, relating to income tax credits for child care.
HB 562, introduced by Representatives Monaco and Lograsso, relating to clerks' salaries.
HB 563, introduced by Representatives Monaco, Jolly, Kennedy, Bonner and Gambaro, et al, relating to sexual crimes.
HB 564, introduced by Representatives Barry, Berkowitz and Gratz, et al, relating to the transfer of human fetal parts.
Speaker Pro Tem Abel resumed the Chair.
WITHDRAWAL OF HOUSE BILLS
January 24, 2001
Ted Wedel, Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
Room 306C
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Dear Ted,
I respectfully request to withdraw House Bill 62, which deals with the State Fair Commission.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Yours truly,
/s/ David L. Reynolds
________________________________________
January 24, 2001
Ted Wedel, Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
Room 306C
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Dear Ted,
I respectfully request to withdraw House Bill 67, which regulates small business franchises.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Yours truly,
/s/ David L. Reynolds
________________________________________
January 24, 2001
Mr. Ted Wedel, Chief Clerk
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Dear Ted:
I respectfully request that HB 358 be withdrawn. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Catherine L. Hanaway
Representative - District 87
_________________________________________
January 25, 2001
The Honorable Jim Kreider
Speaker of the House
Room 308, State Capitol
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Dear Speaker Kreider:
I respectfully request that House Bill 330 be withdrawn. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
/s/ Cindy Ostmann
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Representative Foley, the House adjourned until 4:00 p.m., Monday, January 29, 2001.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
APPROPRIATIONS - CORRECTIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Tuesday, January 30, 2001, 8:00 am. Hearing Room 1.
Brief committee orientation.
Public testimony Department of Public Safety.
APPROPRIATIONS - CORRECTIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Wednesday, January 31, 2001, 8:00 am. Hearing Room 1.
Public testimony Department of Corrections.
APPROPRIATIONS - EDUCATION
Monday, January 29, 2001, 1:00 pm. Hearing Room 1.
Overview of two and four year formula. Coordinating Board-Higher Education.
APPROPRIATIONS - EDUCATION
Tuesday, January 30, 2001. Hearing Room 1 upon adjournment.
University of MO, Lincoln University, Linn State, Coordinating Board - Operating Budget.
APPROPRIATIONS - EDUCATION
Wednesday, January 31, 2001. Hearing Room 1 upon adjournment.
Community Colleges. Public testimony for Higher Education.
APPROPRIATIONS - EDUCATION
Thursday, February 1, 2001. Hearing Room 1 upon adjournment.
Public testimony for Department Of Elementary and Secondary Education.
APPROPRIATIONS - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Tuesday, January 30, 2001. Hearing Room 7 upon adjournment.
Public testimony.
APPROPRIATIONS - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Wednesday, January 31, 2001. Hearing Room 7 upon adjournment.
Elected Officials.
APPROPRIATIONS - HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH
Monday, January 29, 2001, 12:00 pm. Hearing Room 6.
Committee work session.
APPROPRIATIONS - HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH
Tuesday, January 30, 2001. Hearing Room 6 upon adjournment.
Public testimony regarding the Departments of Health and Mental Health.
APPROPRIATIONS - HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH
Wednesday, January 31, 2001. Hearing Room 6 upon adjournment.
Public testimony regarding the Departments of Health and Mental Health.
APPROPRIATIONS - NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
Monday, January 29, 2001, 1:00 pm. Hearing Room 5.
Public testimony on House Bill 6 and House Bill 7.
APPROPRIATIONS - SOCIAL SERVICES
Tuesday, January 30, 2001, 8:00 am. Hearing Room 3.
Committee also meeting upon adjournment. Department of Social Services.
APPROPRIATIONS - SOCIAL SERVICES
Wednesday, January 31, 2001, 8:00 am. Hearing Room 3.
Committee also meeting upon adjournment.
Public testimony Department of Social Services.
APPROPRIATIONS - TRANSPORTATION
Tuesday, January 30, 2001, 8:30 am. Hearing Room 7.
Organizational meeting.
BUDGET
Wednesday, January 31, 2001, 7:00 pm. Hearing Room 3.
Budget overview presentation.
CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND HEALTH
Tuesday, January 30, 2001, 3:00 pm. Hearing Room 4.
To be considered - HB 111, HB 142, HB 157
CIVIL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Wednesday, January 31, 2001, 3:00 pm. Hearing Room 1.
To be considered - HB 143, HB 161, HB 193
COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Tuesday, January 30, 2001, 5:00 pm. Hearing Room 3.
To be considered - HB 189
EDUCATION - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
Tuesday, January 30, 2001, 3:00 pm. Hearing Room 3.
To be considered - HB 199, HB 200, HJR 5
EDUCATION - HIGHER
Wednesday, January 31, 2001, 3:00 pm. Hearing Room 5.
To be considered - HB 26, HB 166, HB 192, HB 194
ELECTIONS
Tuesday, January 30, 2001, 7:30 pm. Hearing Room 7.
To be considered - HB 99, HB 100, HB 109
INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION
Monday, January 29, 2001, 2:00 pm. Senate Committee Room 1 (Room 118).
Finalize report. Executive Session.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RELATED MATTERS
Tuesday, January 30, 2001, 3:00 pm. Hearing Room 7.
Executive Session may follow.
To be considered - HB 52, HB 69, HB 84, HB 140
PUBLIC SAFETY, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND VETERAN AFFAIRS
Tuesday, January 30, 2001, 8:00 am. Hearing Room 6.
Executive Session may follow.
To be considered - HB 54, HB 80, HB 94, HB 177
PUBLIC SAFETY, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND VETERAN AFFAIRS
Tuesday, January 30, 2001, 5:00 pm. Hearing Room 3.
Joint meeting with House and Senate Veterans Committee members.
Guest speaker Lt. Gov. Joe Maxwell.
SOCIAL SERVICES, MEDICAID AND THE ELDERLY
Tuesday, January 30, 2001, 8:00 pm. Hearing Room 6.
To be considered - HB 55, HB 61, HB 74.
TRANSPORTATION
Wednesday, January 31, 2001, 3:00 pm. Hearing Room 6.
To be considered - HB 71, HB 196, HJR 7
WAYS AND MEANS
Tuesday, January 30, 2001, 3:00 pm. Hearing Room 2.
Presentations by State Tax Commission, Department of Revenue.
To be considered - HB 79, HB 114, HB 116, HB 129, HB 170, HB 175
HOUSE CALENDAR
SIXTEENTH DAY, MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2001
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING
HCR 10 and HCR 11
HOUSE BILLS FOR SECOND READING
HB 542 through HB 564
Missouri House of
Representatives