Journal of the House

NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

of the

STATE OF MISSOURI

FIRST REGULAR SESSION

FIRST DAY, Wednesday, January 5, 2011

            The House was called to order at twelve o’clock noon by the Honorable Robin Carnahan, Secretary of State.

            Prayer by Dr. William Miller, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Farmington, Missouri.

              Our Father, thank You for the symbols which surround us in this place. They are reminders of the sacrifice of those who have gone before us; they remind us of the privilege of living in a free state; and they also remind us of the challenges which lie before us.

              Assembled in this place is a group of public servants who have before them a huge responsibility and challenge.

              I pray for these men and women in this House who will represent the people of Missouri. I pray for each of them to have wisdom, grace and guidance from You.

              Each of these representatives now holds a sacred trust given to them by the vote of the people. It is also a sacred trust that comes from on high because we believe that government for the good of the people is ordained of God.

              As each of these representatives assume this sacred trust, the decisions they make will often be difficult. May each find in You, and help from another, the guidance they need to serve the best interests of the people of Missouri.

              Father, many of these representatives will travel weekly, some long distances. I pray, for each of them, safe travel. Each week they will be separated from family. I pray Your care for their families at home.

              I pray for the spirit of cooperation that will enable great progress in this session. God, as they do this difficult work, may the words of the writer of Proverbs aid them when he says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight."

              I offer this as my prayer for these dedicated public servants and the Legislative Session ahead, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

            The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop F Color Guard, presented the Colors.

            The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.

ADDRESS BY SECRETARY OF STATE ROBIN CARNAHAN

Good Afternoon. I’m Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, and I’d like to welcome you to the 96th Regular Session of the Missouri General Assembly. Thanks to those of you returning to continue your service to our state. And a very special welcome and congratulations to those who are here for the first time…and that includes nearly ½ of the members of the Missouri House.

For some of you who might be confused about why the Secretary of State is presiding over your first day on the job in the legislature, let me explain. I wield the gavel today for two reasons…law and tradition…two concepts you will hear a lot about in the months ahead.

By law, the Secretary of State presides over the opening of each legislative session until a duly elected Speaker is chosen. And by tradition, as the presiding officer I’m expected to speak…but only briefly. It’s also a tradition that everyone who makes it to the dais (and even some who don’t) also give a speech. So I’ll keep it short.

Today marks a momentous occasion - the opening of the 96th Missouri General Assembly.

Think about that. For the past 190 years…since Missouri joined the Union in 1821…citizen legislators, just like you, have gathered in this same way to set the direction for our state.

Like them, you also come from different parties and different regions, with different ideas, different constituencies, and different life experiences. Despite all those differences, you are united by your commitment to serve, and you share a common purpose - ensuring a bright future for Missouri families.

Doing this job, while always remembering that common purpose, is the great challenge before you.

It’s no secret that our state faces financial challenges. And the choices you’ll be making in the months ahead are both serious and likely to stir up heated debate. And they should. Because the decisions you make in the comfort of this beautiful Chamber will have serious implications for all those Missouri families who don’t enjoy these comforts but who nevertheless have entrusted you to work for them.

Millions of Missourians are counting on you not only to maintain but to continue building on the strong foundation that makes our state a great place to raise a family, start a business, and find a good job, affordable healthcare, and a world-class education for their kids.

So, as you struggle in the months ahead with difficult choices, just as your predecessors did, I hope you’ll remember two things: First, never forget that those everyday Missourians - the people you work for - are counting on you to get it right. And second, never forget that throughout our long history, Missouri’s leaders have guided our state in even tougher times - times of war, depression, and disaster - and yet, they stayed committed to the common purpose of ensuring a brighter future for Missouri families.

As you prepare to take on the high honor and great responsibility bestowed upon you this day, I’d like to leave you with one final thought.

For 125 years, the Statue of Liberty has stood as the most famous symbol of freedom in the world. It has endured storms and blizzards, rain and snow, extreme heat and bitter cold. And yet, still, she stands proud with her flame held high as a beacon of hope and determination to the rest of the world.

I was reminded recently about the unique construction of the Statue. Its outer surface, the part that we see, is actually made of a very thin layer of copper just 1/10 of an inch thick. The only reason the Statue has withstood all the ravages of time is not because of what we see on the outside, it’s because of what’s inside. You see, the Statue literally has an iron core. And that’s what gives it the strength to withstand the heat and storms and whatever else comes along. Maintaining the strength and integrity of that iron core is what holds up that beautiful structure that gives hope to all Americans who cherish freedom.

Just like Lady Liberty has endured because of her iron core, I am confident that our state will do the same. Because like that Statue, our strength is in our core – our people, our businesses that provide good jobs, our hospitals that heal the sick, and our schools that educate our children. Those people and institutions are the iron core that gives our state the strength to endure whatever challenges come along.

My prayer today is that in the weeks and months ahead each of you remembers that it’s your job to maintain our core by protecting those things that give us the strength and hope for the future. That will be your lasting legacy.

May God bless you as you go about this important work.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE

To the Honorable House of Representatives of the 96th General Assembly, First Regular Session, of the State of Missouri:

              In compliance with Section 115.525, Revised Statutes of Missouri, I have the honor to lay before you herewith a list of the names of the members of the House of Representatives for the 96^th General Assembly (First Regular Session) of the State of Missouri, elected at the General Election held on November 2, 2010.

              IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and affix the official seal of my office this 4th day of January, 2011.

                                                                                                                   /s/ Robin Carnahan

Secretary of State

MISSOURI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

96^th General Assembly, First Regular Session

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District                Name

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1st                        Craig Redmon

2nd                      Zachary Wyatt

3rd                       Casey Guernsey

4th                       Mike Thomson

5th                       Glen Klippenstein

6th                       Lindell F. Shumake

7th                       Mike Lair

8th                       Tom Shively

9th                       Paul Quinn

10th                     Jay D. Houghton

11th                     Ed Schieffer

12th                     Doug Funderburk

13th                     Chuck Gatschenberger

14th                     Kathie Conway

15th                     Sally A. Faith

16th                     Mark A. Parkinson

17th                     Vicki Schneider

18th                     Anne Zerr

19th                     Kurt Bahr

20th                     Jeanie Riddle

21st                      John W. Cauthorn

22nd                    Randy Asbury

23rd                     Stephen Webber

24th                     Chris Kelly

25th                     Mary Wynne Still

26th                     Joe Aull

27th                     Pat Conway

28th                     Delus Johnson

29th                     Galen Wayne Higdon, Jr.

30th                     Nick Marshall

31st                      Jay Swearingen

32nd                    Ron Schieber

33rd                     Jerry Nolte

34th                     Myron Neth

35th                     T.J. Berry

36th                     Bob Nance

37th                     Mike Talboy

38th                     Ryan Silvey

39th                     Jean Peters-Baker

40th                     John Joseph Rizzo

41st                      Shalonn (Kiki) Curls

42nd                    Leonard (Jonas) Hughes

43rd                     Gail McCann Beatty

44th                     Jason Kander

45th                     Jason R. Holsman

46th                     Kevin McManus

47th                     Jeff Grisamore

48th                     Gary Cross

49th                     Tom McDonald

50th                     Michael Ricardo Brown

51st                      Ira Anders

52nd                    Noel Torpey

53rd                     Brent Lasater

54th                     Jeanie Lauer

55th                     Sheila Solon

56th                     Mike Cierpiot

57th                     Karla May

58th                     Penny V. Hubbard

59th                     Jeanette Mott Oxford

60th                     Jamilah Nasheed

61st                      Chris Carter

62nd                    Donald E. (Don) Phillips

63rd                     Tishaura O. Jones

64th                     Susan Carlson

65th                     Michele Kratky

66th                     Genise Montecillo

67th                     Mike Colona

68th                     David Sater

69th                     Tommie Pierson

70th                     Sharon L. Pace

71st                      Clem Smith

72nd                    Rory Ellinger

73rd                     Stacey Newman

74th                     Steve Webb

75th                     Bert Atkins

76th                     C.M. Spreng

77th                     Eileen Grant McGeoghegan

78th                     Margo McNeil

79th                     Mary Nichols

80th                     Sylvester Taylor, II

81st                      Rochelle Walton Gray

82nd                    Jill Schupp

83rd                     Jake Zimmerman

84th                     Don Gosen

85th                     Cloria Brown

86th                     Cole McNary

87th                     John J. Diehl, Jr.

88th                     Andrew Koenig

89th                     Timothy W. Jones

90th                     John C. McCaherty

91st                      Jeanne Kirkton

92nd                    Sue Allen

93rd                     Dwight Scharnhorst

94th                     Rick Stream

95th                     Mike Leara

96th                     Scott Sifton

97th                     Gary Fuhr

98th                     Dave Hinson

99th                     Bart Korman

100th                   Marsha Haefner

101st                    Timothy G. (Tim) Meadows

102nd                  Paul Wieland

103rd                   Ron Casey

104th                   Joseph Fallert, Jr.

105th                   Paul Curtman

106th                   Steven Tilley

107th                   Linda Black

108th                   Jacob W. Hummel

109th                   Scott D. Dieckhaus

110th                   Ben Harris

111th                   Dave Schatz

112th                   Tom Loehner

113th                   Mike Bernskoetter

114th                   Jason (Jay) Barnes

115th                   Rodney Schad

116th                   Wanda Brown

117th                   Caleb Jones

118th                   Stanley Cox

119th                   Sandy Crawford

120th                   Scott N. Largent

121st                    Denny L. Hoskins

122nd                  Mike McGhee

123rd                   Chris Molendorp

124th                   Rick Brattin

125th                   Barney Fisher

126th                   Mike Kelley

127th                   Tom Flanigan

128th                   Charlie Davis

129th                   William (Bill) White

130th                   Bill Reiboldt

131st                    Bill Lant

132nd                  Don Ruzicka

133rd                   Sue Entlicher

134th                   Thomas Long

135th                   Charles W. (Charlie) Denison

136th                   Eric Burlison

137th                   Melissa Leach

138th                   Sara Lampe

139th                   Shane Schoeller

140th                   Lincoln Hough

141st                    Kevin Elmer

142nd                  Raymond (Ray) Weter

143rd                   Lyle Rowland

144th                   Tony Dugger

145th                   Lyndall Fraker

146th                   Darrell Pollock

147th                   Don Wells

148th                   David Day

149th                   Keith Frederick

150th                   Jason T. Smith

151st                    Ward Franz

152nd                  Paul Fitzwater

153rd                   Steve Cookson

154th                   Todd Richardson

155th                   Diane Franklin

156th                   Shelley (White) Keeney

157th                   Donna Lichtenegger

158th                   Wayne Wallingford

159th                   Billy Pat Wright

160th                   Ellen Brandom

161st                    Steve Hodges

162nd                  Terry Swinger

163rd                   Kent Hampton

            The following roll call indicated a majority of the Representatives-elect present:

            The following Representatives-elect advanced to the bar and subscribed to the oath of office, which was administered by the Honorable William Ray Price, Jr., Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri.

NOMINATIONS FOR TEMPORARY SPEAKER

            Representative Guernsey nominated Representative Shelley Keeney as temporary Speaker of the House.

            Representative Faith seconded the nomination.

            Representative Hodges nominated Representative Terry Swinger as temporary Speaker of the House.

            Representative Swinger withdrew his nomination.

            Representative Jones (89) moved that nominations cease and that Representative Keeney be elected by acclamation.

            Which motion was adopted.

            The following committee was appointed to escort Representative Keeney to the dais: Representatives Hoskins, Brandom, Fitzwater, Lichtenegger, Wright, Black, Swinger and Hodges.

            Temporary Speaker Keeney assumed the Chair.

            Temporary Speaker Keeney addressed the House.

NOMINATIONS FOR SPEAKER

            Representative Diehl nominated Representative Steven Tilley as Speaker of the House.

            Representative Nolte seconded the nomination.

            Representative Curls nominated Representative Mike Talboy as Speaker of the House.

            Representative Talboy withdrew his nomination.

            Representative Jones (89) moved that nominations cease and that Representative Tilley be elected by acclamation.

            Which motion was adopted.

            The following committee was appointed to escort Representative Tilley to the dais: Representatives Diehl, Nolte, Smith (150), Brandom, Zerr, Jones (117), Richardson, Nasheed, Swinger, Brown (50) and Holsman.

            Representative Tilley subscribed to the oath of office which was administered by the Honorable William Ray Price, Jr., Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Missouri.

            Speaker Tilley assumed the Chair.

ADDRESS BY SPEAKER STEVEN TILLEY

              Thank you, and welcome….I am addressing you today as the Speaker of the Missouri House because your confidence, trust, and support made it possible and for that I will always be grateful.

              However the reason I stand here is because of the love and sacrifice of some very special people, and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce them.

              Although I may be the Leader of this House, there is one undisputed Speaker in my own house, and that is my wife, Kellie Tilley.

              I am sure serving as Speaker will undoubtedly be one of the most significant achievements of my life, but the greatest honor and achievement I will ever have is being the father of my two beautiful daughters, Kourtney and Korrin.

              My parents taught me at a young age the importance of hard work, integrity, kindness, and compassion.  They have always been my biggest fans and believed in me when I found it hardest to believe in myself.  Please welcome my parents Everett and Bonnie Tilley and Linda and Dave Wooff.

              And last, but certainly not least, my role model, my best friend, and my older brother, Jason, and his wife Maureen.

              I would like to start by sharing a story with you that only my family members know. As an 18-year-old college freshman I was pretty immature…perhaps some of you can relate. I was more focused on “extracurricular activities” than I was academics, and my grades reflected this. My Mom once pointed out, "to say my academic achievement was less than stellar would be a historic understatement." 

              However, as time passed, and with the help of my wife, I matured and realized that if I wanted to amount to anything and fulfill my potential, I had to get serious about school.  So I did, and in my last three years I excelled academically. In October of 1993 I applied to optometry school. It was very competitive to get into a professional school because only 1 spot is granted for about every 10 applicants.

              Although I had done quite well in my classes the last three years, my lack of focus early on brought my grade point average to less than impressive, but I always believed in my heart that if I could just get an interview, if I could explain how much I matured, how hard I could work, and how much I learned they would give a chance and allow me to become an asset to the profession.

              However, November and December passed and no interview.  January and February passed; still no interview.  As March approached as the last month for interviews, I sat down with my father, and he suggested I go visit a respected optometrist just south of us.  This doctor was a person who has been recognized as a leader in the profession of optometry for a generation.

              I called this distinguished optometrist and he agreed to meet with me, so I drove to Caruthersville to ask for his help.  After hearing my story he agreed to make a call on my behalf, and, to make a long story short, I got an interview. The University of Missouri St. Louis accepted me, and the rest is history. Without having been accepted to optometry school, I probably wouldn't have become a doctor. I probably wouldn't have found my way into the Missouri House of Representatives, and certainly wouldn't be standing before you as Speaker. 

              That man was Doctor Terry Swinger. We all know him as one of our colleagues here in the House, Representative Swinger.

              As I reflect on my past, with the exception of my family members, Representative Swinger is the individual who has had the most profound positive impact on my life, and I want to stand here today and from the bottom of my heart thank him.

              The reason I wanted to share that story with you is because we can all learn a valuable lesson from Representative Swinger.  When I was a young man that needed help, a young man that needed someone to believe in me, he didn't look at me as a Republican or a Democrat, especially not the future Speaker; he looked at me as a person. 

              As we embark on this legislative session, let's not look at one another as Republicans or Democrats, but rather as normal dedicated citizens working to make this state a better place to live, work, and raise a family.

              We’re not always going to agree - even with our own parties, but we must agree to not let partisanship get in the way of good ideas.

              Within this story there is also a challenge, and it is a challenge I am placing before all of you. Dr. Swinger took a chance on a young man because maybe he was a local kid, or maybe because he believed I could become an asset to the profession, but he definitely set an example as a role model that I have not forgotten.

              And in return, I hope as a young man I was able to set an example as well…that it is alright to believe in people, that we can still have faith in one another…and always hope for the best.

              So, my challenge is this: that we all, in our entrusted positions, lead by example.

              As Republicans, we now control the largest majorities in the nearly 200-year history of our state. Because of that, it is my belief we now have the greatest responsibility in leading by example.

              From the book of Luke: “When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.”

              Missourians have entrusted us with the power of state government. And Missourians have been clear; they want…need…and deserve a change in the culture of how we operate.

              Missourians want legislative leaders who live by the same rules they do.

              So as your Speaker, I have a great deal of responsibility and therefore the largest role in leading by example.

              However, we don’t always have to lead by legislating. As elected officials our goal shouldn’t always be to create more laws, but institute better principles, a change of attitude, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

              As your Speaker-elect, I believe you have seen firsthand my willingness to challenge the status quo. To accept the way things have always been done as the way they should always be done is unacceptable. My first change, for the first time ever, as an incoming Speaker was naming our intended Chairman more than a month in advance. We followed that by assigning committees to all members, both Republican and Democrat, before session started. The reason was so that, before this gavel fell, each of you could be focused on your issues and getting down to business for the people of Missouri.

              Second, I took a historic step in naming three Democrats as chairmen to substantive committees. I believe in the fundamental principle that a chairman should not be chosen because of the party under which they run, but rather by the quality which they possess.

              Missouri families face difficult times. Unemployment hovers over 9%, and many of these families have been forced to tighten their belts. We will also have to make more cuts this year, and so we in the Missouri Legislature must lead by example.

              Together, with Minority Leader Talboy, our combined leadership teams have identified savings of more than 10% and in my own office 15%. I applaud our Republicans as well as the Democrats in working together for that step in the right direction. This year we will prove to the citizens of our state that government can and will tighten their belts to do more with less

              Another example of challenging the status quo will come very soon. We will be approving the House Rules under which we operate. Within this set of Rules you will see several distinct changes, one of which removes partisan control of committees and reinstitutes the power of the minority leader to appoint his chosen members to committee. The expansion of special committees was done under Republican control. It limited the minority’s power and we are going to fix it.

              In addition, working with Budget Chairman Silvey and the Appropriations Chairs, we will move to require cost-containment plans from every state government department. Departments must realize we want to work together on improving efficiency, not simply hear requests for more dollars. Further, I am ready to grant subpoena power to the budget committee to root out more waste, fraud, and abuse.

              These are just some small changes, but they show Missourians we are willing to lead by example and committed to getting beyond the business-as-usual mentality and challenge the status quo.

              However, it will take more than this to get our state on the right track.

              As a citizen, I am convinced government should NOT be the SOLUTION to every problem….but as legislators we should try everything in our power to make sure government is NOT the PROBLEM either.

              Today, I would like to lay out a plan called the Show Me Solutions Initiative.

              The principles of this plan are built on the principles by which Missourians expect us to govern - Limited Government, Fiscal Prudence, Individual Freedom, and Personal Responsibility, but it is also grounded in common sense. These are also ideas that are not entirely new, but with a change in focus are completely achievable because, when many of us talk with everyday Missourians, their call has often been “Show me solutions.”

              There are five key component areas I see as vital to our progress.

              The first is a pledge to the voters that we heard them loud and clear. We will force government to live within its means, balance the state budget, and hold the line on taxes, period.

              Second, our top priority must be job creation. But first let me be clear. Government does not create jobs. Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and large employers do. Government’s role is not to run the economy, but to facilitate a business climate where the entrepreneurial spirit can thrive.

              To create a better economic environment for all job creators, businesses must have a peace of mind that they will not be hampered with new regulations, fees, taxes, or frivolous lawsuits. If we achieve that, THEY can create new jobs. Therefore, our plan calls for a moratorium on any new regulations, fees, or new taxes for small businesses. However, we also want to take a significant step in reducing and limiting unfair lawsuits that threaten the viability of good honest businesses - and that includes Missouri’s family farms.

              Third, bring more accountability to government. For instance, if someone wants a Missouri driver’s license, I think they should pass it in our official language - and that is English. And, as law enforcement personnel conduct a citizenship verification, why don’t we cross-reference those individuals with the sexual predator list. Finally, we have to acknowledge that human trafficking occurs in our state and that in the worst cases it involves the sexual trafficking of children. Let’s send a clear message to these worst of the worst that Missouri will not tolerate it and that no punishment is too severe.

              In Missouri, I believe we can also reach for greater accountability from the federal government. So, we will work on a federal repeal resolution to band with other states and reject out-of-touch, out-of-control, and policies outside their authority.

              Fourth, I believe in the fundamental principle that every child deserves a world class education. And it shouldn’t matter if you are a Caucasian student in Perryville, MO, or an African American child in St. Louis or a Hispanic child in Kansas City. I have asked my education chairman to not focus on what’s best for administrators, to not focus on what’s best for teachers unions, but to focus on what is best for our children’s education. Therefore, we need to pass teacher tenure reform that will reward good teachers and provide greater local control to school districts. We also need to strongly consider adopting policies to address social promotion. We are doing our children an injustice by merely passing them along if they can’t meet the minimum standards.

              Fifth, use responsibility and free market concepts to expand and increase quality healthcare. Missourians are compassionate people and willing to give a hand-up, but that is different than a handout. Missourians are interested in helping someone out of a bad situation, but Missourians have no interest in funding a bad habit.

              That is why we need to pass drug testing on welfare recipients.

              In Congress they believe the first 100 days are essential to establishing progress. However, in the Show Me State I believe our standards should be higher, and so my last challenge as well as yours is that we shoot for success in our first 50 days, so that in the first 50 days of this session, the House will have passed 75% of its priorities.

              Finally, in closing I want you to take this into consideration.  There are roughly 6 million people in Missouri, and only 163 get the honor and privilege to serve in the House of Representatives. We all have a unique but fleeting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our citizens. 

              A few months back my Dad told me not to waste this opportunity. He told me I had a choice. As Speaker I could hop in the boat, float downstream, not make any waves, and let the river of history take me through the path of least resistance, then, at the end of the ride, just look back and be glad I was Speaker. 

              Or, I could hop out of the boat, make a few waves, and charter a new course.  I'm choosing to chart a new course and challenge each of you to chart that new course with me. 

              May God bless all of you, may God bless your families, and may God bless the great state of Missouri   

NOMINATIONS FOR SPEAKER PRO TEM

            Representative Thomson nominated Representative Shane Schoeller for Speaker Pro Tem of the House.

            Representative Brandom seconded the nomination.

            Representative Newman nominated Representative Tishaura Jones for Speaker Pro Tem of the House.

            Representative Jones (63) withdrew her nomination.

            Representative Jones (89) moved that nominations cease and that Representative Schoeller be elected by acclamation.

            Which motion was adopted.

            The following committee was appointed to escort Representative Schoeller to the dais: Representatives Thomson, Brandom, Richardson, Wells, Haefner, Pollock, Holsman, Jones (63), Webb and McNeil.

            Representative Schoeller subscribed to the oath of office which was administered by the Honorable Dan Imhof, Greene County Circuit Court, Associate Division 21.

            Speaker Pro Tem Schoeller assumed the Chair.

ADDRESS BY SPEAKER PRO TEM SCHOELLER

              Secretary Carnahan, Fellow Members of the General Assembly, and our distinguished guests, it is an honor to be here before you today. Please allow me to pause for a moment and give tribute to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who, without a doubt, has granted me the opportunity to stand here now. To Him I say thank you.

              I am also tremendously blessed by my wife Mendie and our three children Emma, Dorthy and Johnny as well as my parents, sister, family and special friends whose support allowed me to make this journey over the past four years.

              To my fellow colleagues, I look forward to serving together with you for Missouri. As we do, may we keep in mind the words of our State Constitution in Article I, Section 1. “That all political power is vested in and derived from the people; that all government of right originates from the people, is founded upon their will only, and is instituted solely for the good of the whole.” Perhaps our own U.S. Constitution summed it up best with three simple words, “We The People.” We would do well to remember and recognize that our strength lies in the heart and spirit of every citizen, whom we are privileged to serve.

              In that spirit, it is our duty to be purposeful in every legislative action we consider making. May the budget and legislation we pass promote those we serve to become more self-reliant and empower them to embrace the freedom of responsible independence.

              In this past election Missouri’s voters made it very clear that it is no longer acceptable to expect them to tighten their belts while government continues to grow due to the lack of solid fiscal standards. The voters have told us that they want a state government that is structured to be small and efficient, and now we must make that our duty.

              As politicians, it is time for us to admit that we cannot solve every problem. We must be careful to question well-intentioned programs or laws that fail to create solutions and often create more problems. Let me paraphrase an old proverb to make my point: “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Get the government out of the way so he can catch his own fish, and he will feed himself for a lifetime.”

              In the spirit of self-reliance we must be active in affecting our state business climate for the better. By diligently working to simplify our tax code, decreasing regulations and giving business owners, regardless of their size, the breathing room they deserve so that we will promote growth.

              Any increase in taxes or regulations, whether state or federal, could be the final straw that breaks the camel’s back, forcing them to decrease their workforce or worse, close their doors. In resisting the urge to over-regulate, we help ensure the very backbone of our economy, Missouri businesses, have the opportunity to thrive, which in turn helps sustain and create the vital jobs Missourians are looking for.

              In the spirit of equal opportunity we must embrace the goal of a second to none public education system. I encourage all of us to keep in mind that our children will be better served when parents and local school boards have the freedom to determine how to best reach academic success without the concern of bureaucratic red tape and one-size-fits-all policies.

              Our children deserve the best, and that is why I ask for a renewed spirit of cooperation that allows us to debate the issues without being swept up in the gridlock of self-interest. I was encouraged recently by a meeting with local superintendents and legislators where we had an open and frank conversation that I am eager to continue as we work together to improve our partnership with our local schools.

              I understand you did not come to hear a fellow most of you don’t know that well pontificate and so I will close my remarks shortly, but I would be remiss if I did not also affirm our sacred duty as a state to protect the vulnerable and indefensible.

              I will never apologize for the duty we have as a state to protect those who cannot protect themselves, whether born or unborn. For too long, abused children have taken a back seat to politics and bureaucratic rules. We cannot continue to ignore our failing system while many little ones have lost their lives or have endured life-altering injuries.

              It is time we commit ourselves to their protection and make no apologies for doing so. I call on Governor Nixon to work with us over the next two years to ensure we help the least of these, since their very life depends on it.

              As we work to strengthen laws that protect life in the halls of this capitol I challenge this body, each community and each faith-based organization to be even more vigilant in upholding the sacredness of life and the individual beauty given to us all by our Creator. In doing so we will foster the culture of life necessary to truly protect the unborn.

              It is not in the letter of the law that we will ever see abortions cease to occur, but rather in the spirit of our culture. We must choose to help mothers in unexpected pregnancies so that they are given every opportunity to bring their little one to full term. Changes in the law will be meaningless until life is held to be so sacred that willfully choosing to end it becomes unthinkable.

              As I close, I want to thank our men and women that make the ultimate sacrifice each day, putting their own lives on the line: members of the Missouri National Guard, our nation’s armed services, our law enforcement and emergency response teams that work to protect our communities and the freedoms we enjoy. It is freedom fought for since our nation’s founders declared, “We the People,” and it is in that spirit I say, “May God bless you and yours, our great state and this great nation we call home!”

            Speaker Tilley resumed the Chair.

            Pursuant to Section 9.141, RSMo, the Bill of Rights was read by Steve Adams, Reading Clerk.

THE BILL OF RIGHTS

Amendment I

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment II

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Amendment III

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Amendment V

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Amendment VI

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.

Amendment VII

In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Amendment VIII

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Amendment IX

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Amendment X

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.

            The Speaker appointed the following to act as an Honorary Page for the Day, to serve without compensation: Lauren Riley Smith.

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

            Representative Jones (89) offered House Resolution No. 1, which was read.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 1

              BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rules of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-fifth General Assembly, and all amendments thereto, be the temporary Rules of the House of Representatives, Ninety-sixth General Assembly, until or unless otherwise ordered.

            On motion of Representative Jones (89), House Resolution No. 1 was adopted.

            Representative Jones (89) offered House Resolution No. 2, which was read.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2

              BE IT RESOLVED, that the following be elected permanent officers of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-sixth General Assembly.

              Chief Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Adam Crumbliss

              Doorkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Knollmeyer

              Sergeant-at-Arms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ralph Robinett

              Chaplain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reverend Monsignor Robert Kurwicki

            On motion of Representative Jones (89), House Resolution No. 2 was adopted.

            The following officers subscribed to the oath of office which was administered by the Honorable Steven Tilley, Speaker of the House.

            Chief Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Adam Crumbliss

            Doorkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Knollmeyer

            Sergeant-at-Arms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ralph Robinett

            Chaplain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reverend Monsignor Robert Kurwicki

            Representative Jones (89) offered House Resolution No. 3, which was read.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 3

              BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-sixth General Assembly, First Regular Session, inform the Senate that the House is duly convened and is now in session ready for consideration of business.

              BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives of the Ninety-sixth General Assembly is hereby instructed to inform the Senate that the House of Representatives is now duly organized with the following officers to wit:

              Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steven Tilley

              Speaker Pro Tem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shane Schoeller

              Chief Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Adam Crumbliss

              Doorkeeper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Don Knollmeyer

              Sergeant-at-Arms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ralph Robinett

Chaplain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reverend Monsignor Robert Kurwicki

            On motion of Representative Jones (89), House Resolution No. 3 was adopted.

            Representative Jones (89) offered House Resolution No. 4, which was read.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 4

              BE IT RESOLVED, that a message be sent to the Governor of the State of Missouri to inform His Excellency that the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Ninety-sixth General Assembly, First Regular Session of the State of Missouri, are now regularly organized and ready for business, and to receive any message or communication that His Excellency may desire to submit, and that the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives be directed to inform the Senate of the adoption of this resolution.

            On motion of Representative Jones (89), House Resolution No. 4 was adopted.

            Representative Jones (89) offered House Resolution No. 5.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 5

              WHEREAS, the members of the Missouri House of Representatives take great pride in recognizing those outstanding public servants who have consistently performed their official duties with the highest degree of dedication, competence, and integrity; and

              WHEREAS, the Honorable Robin Carnahan is to be praised and commended for the conscientious and effective manner in which she has performed her duty of presiding over the deliberations of the House of Representatives prior to its temporary organization, one of the numerous responsibilities of the Secretary of State under the Constitution of the Great State of Missouri; and

              WHEREAS, since taking the oath of office in January 2005, the Honorable Robin Carnahan has distinguished herself through tireless commitment to each and every one of her responsibilities as Secretary of State; and

              WHEREAS, prior to becoming Missouri's 38th Secretary of State, Robin Carnahan worked in central and eastern Europe to help rebuild the region's democracies and economics by drafting voting laws, training new political leaders, and monitoring elections, and has worked in six countries to promote democracy and free elections; and

              WHEREAS, during her current tenure in office, Robin Carnahan has worked to enact the bipartisan Senior Investor Protection Act which is recognized as one of the toughest investor protection laws in the nation; launched the Missouri Investor Protection Center; established the Missouri Digital Heritage website which digitally links historical information and resources from the Missouri State Archives, the State Library, and local organizations; and designed the Safe at Home address confidentiality program which to date has protected more than 700 Missourians from domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and

              WHEREAS, as Missouri's chief election official, Robin Carnahan has made it her top priority to ensure fairness in the election systems of Missouri so our citizens have confidence that their votes are counted:

              NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Missouri House of Representatives, Ninety-sixth General Assembly, join unanimously in expressing sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to the Honorable Robin Carnahan for the proud and faithful manner in which she has served this legislative body and in wishing her only the best in her continuing endeavors to meet the needs of Missouri's citizens by providing them with the finest quality of service and information available through the Office of the Secretary of State; 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 Robin Carnahan as a mark of our esteem for her.

            On motion of Representative Jones (89), House Resolution No. 5 was adopted.

            Representative Jones (89) offered House Resolution No. 6.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 6

              WHEREAS, as the Ninety-sixth General Assembly of the State of Missouri convenes on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, 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 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, Chief 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 term in office as an elected representative of the people of Missouri; and

              WHEREAS, it is entirely fitting and proper that this legislative body should take pause to applaud the numerous and 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-sixth 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 a 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 Jones (89), House Resolution No. 6 was adopted.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

            Representative Jones (89) offered House Concurrent Resolution No. 1, which was read.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 1

              BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the Ninety-sixth General Assembly, First Regular Session of the State of Missouri, the Senate concurring therein, that the House of Representatives and the Senate convene in Joint Session in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2011, to receive a message from His Excellency, the Honorable Jeremiah W. (Jay) Nixon, Governor of the State of Missouri; and

              BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a committee of ten (10) from the House be appointed by the Speaker to act with a committee of ten (10) from the Senate, appointed by the President Pro Tem, to wait upon the Governor of the State of Missouri and inform His Excellency that the House of Representatives and Senate of the Ninety-sixth General Assembly, First Regular Session, are now organized and ready for business and to receive any message or communication that His Excellency may desire to submit, and that the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives be directed to inform the Senate of the adoption of this resolution.

            On motion of Representative Jones (89), House Concurrent Resolution No. 1 was adopted.

            Representative Jones (89) offered House Concurrent Resolution No. 2, which was read.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2

              BE IT RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives of the Ninety-sixth General Assembly, First Regular Session of the State of Missouri, the Senate concurring therein, that the House of Representatives and the Senate convene in Joint Session in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 2, 2011, to receive a message from the Honorable William Ray Price, Jr., Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Missouri; and

              BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a committee of ten (10) from the House be appointed by the Speaker to act with a committee of ten (10) from the Senate, appointed by the President Pro Tem, to wait upon the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of Missouri and inform His Honor that the House of Representatives and the Senate of the Ninety-sixth General Assembly, First Regular Session, are now organized and ready for business and to receive any message or communication that His Honor may desire to submit, and that the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives be directed to inform the Senate of the adoption of this resolution.

            On motion of Representative Jones (89), House Concurrent Resolution No. 2 was adopted.

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS

Representative Jones (89) offered House Resolution No. 11 and House Resolution No. 12.

Representative Kirkton offered House Resolution No. 16.

HOUSE COURTESY RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AND ISSUED

House Resolution No. 7 through House Resolution No. 10

House Resolution No. 13 through House Resolution No. 15

INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

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

HCR 3, introduced by Representatives Scharnhorst, Parkinson, Lichtenegger, Schad, Barnes and Ruzicka, relating to submission of a proposed federal balanced budget amendment to the United States Constitution.

INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS

            The following House Joint Resolutions were read the first time and copies ordered printed:

HJR 1, introduced by Representatives Allen, Flanigan, Lasater, McCaherty, Zerr, Bahr, Keeney, Lant, Shumake and Wyatt, relating to the general assembly.

HJR 2, introduced by Representatives McGhee, Wallingford, Lant, Reiboldt, Schieber, Lasater, White, Cierpiot, Keeney, Loehner, Wells, Schad, Davis, Bahr, Gatschenberger, Wyatt, Klippenstein, Fitzwater, Jones (89), Thomson, Lichtenegger, Hough, Rowland, Sater, Solon, Long, Shumake, Crawford, Hinson, Ruzicka, Schneider, Hampton, Frederick, Phillips, Korman, Elmer, Allen, Bernskoetter, Higdon, Brown (116), Asbury, Schatz, Curtman and Koenig, relating to the right to pray.

HJR 3, introduced by Representatives Loehner, Reiboldt, Schieffer, Rowland, Hinson, Fisher, Phillips, Nance, Neth, Fitzwater, Smith (150), Dugger and Schad, relating to the right to raise animals.

INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILLS

            The following House Bills were read the first time and copies ordered printed:

HB 26, introduced by Representatives Jones (63), Curls, Beatty, Carter, Walton Gray, Nasheed, Smith (71), May and Talboy, relating to city earnings.

HB 27, introduced by Representative Sater, relating to tax credits for donations to senior citizen services centers.

HB 28, introduced by Representative Sater, relating to the right of pharmacies regarding abortifacients.

HB 29, introduced by Representative Sater, relating to the volunteer health services act.

HB 30, introduced by Representative Sater, relating to pawnshops.

HB 31, introduced by Representative Sater, relating to the senior services growth and development program.

HB 32, introduced by Representative Sater, relating to heritage birth certificates and heritage marriage certificates.

HB 33, introduced by Representative Sater, relating to bicycle riders.

HB 34, introduced by Representative Sater, relating to eligibility for temporary assistance for needy families benefits.

HB 35, introduced by Representative Sater, relating to landlord-tenant law.

HB 36, introduced by Representative Sater, relating to sales tax exemptions for farm equipment.

HB 37, introduced by Representative Pace, relating to use of credit scores by prospective employers.

HB 38, introduced by Representative Pace, relating to jailors.

HB 39, introduced by Representative Lampe, relating to elected officials.

HB 40, introduced by Representative Lampe, relating to identification, assessment, education, and services for handicapped and severely handicapped students in public school districts.

HB 41, introduced by Representative Lampe, relating to the Amber alert and Silver alert system.

HB 42, introduced by Representative Loehner, relating to a nuclear power surcharge.

HB 43, introduced by Representatives Conway (27) and Lasater, relating to abatement of nuisances.

HB 44, introduced by Representative Lampe, relating to the paper reduction act.

HB 45, introduced by Representatives Hoskins, Allen, Nance, Molendorp, Zerr, Nolte, Pollock and Scharnhorst, relating to small businesses.

HB 46, introduced by Representatives Diehl, Jones (89), Barnes, Richardson, Lant, White, Franz, Gosen, Frederick, Long, Elmer, Fraker, Houghton, Redmon, Nance, Funderburk, Schneider, Koenig, Brattin and Scharnhorst, relating to fire sprinkler system installation.

HB 47, introduced by Representative Cookson, relating to illegal drug use of applicants and recipients of temporary assistance for needy families benefits.

HB 48, introduced by Representative Cookson, relating to motor fuel tax exemptions.

HB 49, introduced by Representative Meadows, relating to the designation of the new Mississippi River bridge.

HB 50, introduced by Representatives Taylor, Reiboldt, Lant and Davis, relating to taxation of lump sum distributions from certain annuities or other retirement plans.

HB 51, introduced by Representatives Taylor, Higdon, Hinson and Spreng, relating to a surcharge to fund law enforcement and fire safety training.

HB 52, introduced by Representatives Ellinger and Nichols, relating to the implementation of the streamlined sales and use tax agreement.

HB 53, introduced by Representative Meadows, relating to portable radar speed display signs.

HB 54, introduced by Representative Dugger, relating to political party emblems on ballots.

HB 55, introduced by Representative Sater, relating to sales tax exemptions.

HB 56, introduced by Representative Brown (50), relating to a tax credit for employers who hire high school students for summer jobs.

HB 57, introduced by Representative Brown (50), relating to obesity.

HB 58, introduced by Representative Brown (50), relating to the Missouri and Midwest High-Speed Rail Commission.

HB 59, introduced by Representative Brown (50), relating to the coordination of school health programs.

HB 60, introduced by Representatives Nolte, Scharnhorst, Schad and Schneider, relating to property assessments.

HB 61, introduced by Representatives Nolte, Scharnhorst, Schad, Allen and Schneider, relating to the minimum wage.

HB 62, introduced by Representatives Nolte, Scharnhorst, Schad, Allen and Schneider, relating to possible deportation of aliens who are listed in the state sexual offender registry.

HB 63, introduced by Representative Curls, relating to sale of cigarettes.

HB 64, introduced by Representative Curls, relating to lost and unclaimed property.

HB 65, introduced by Representative Curls, relating to the shock time for felony probationers program.

HB 66, introduced by Representative Curls, relating to sentences under dual jurisdiction.

HB 67, introduced by Representative Scharnhorst, relating to the licensing of tanning facilities.

HB 68, introduced by Representative Scharnhorst, relating to misuse of emergency telephone service.

HB 69, introduced by Representatives Jones (89), Wallingford, Lasater, Nasheed, Higdon, Fuhr and Meadows, relating to special license plates for police chaplains.

HB 70, introduced by Representatives Phillips, Rowland and Elmer, relating to county highway commissions.

HB 71, introduced by Representatives Nasheed, Tilley, Jones (63), Talboy, Carter and Diehl, relating to the St. Louis police force.

HB 72, introduced by Representative Torpey, relating to conflicts of interest for legislators.

HB 73, introduced by Representatives Brandom, Leach, Tilley, Lichtenegger, McCaherty, Houghton, Molendorp, Guernsey, Fitzwater, Cross, Brown (85), Day, Wright, Wallingford, Cox, Ruzicka, Lant, Burlison, Cookson, Entlicher, Klippenstein, Redmon, Allen, Parkinson, Lauer, Crawford, Flanigan, Denison, Wells, Dugger, Hoskins, Faith, Korman, Higdon, Franz, Schneider, Jones (117), Richardson, Shumake, Brown (116), Sater, Bahr, Hinson, Loehner, Schad, Gatschenberger, McGhee, Hough, Fraker, Conway (14), Nance, Schoeller, Solon, Fisher, Long, Koenig, Riddle, Jones (89), Pollock, Smith (150), Brattin, Kelley (126), Berry, Neth, Cierpiot, Torpey, Wieland, Dieckhaus, Schatz, Funderburk, Nolte, Diehl, Hampton, Reiboldt, White, Davis, Phillips, Rowland, Haefner, Wyatt, Lair, Asbury, Keeney, Thomson and Zerr, relating to illegal drug use of applicants and recipients of temporary assistance for needy families benefits.

HB 74, introduced by Representatives Curls, Carter and Nasheed, relating to eligibility for food stamps.

HB 75, introduced by Representatives Curls and Nasheed, relating to petitions to expunge certain criminal records.

HB 76, introduced by Representatives Nolte, Fisher, Koenig, Zerr and Allen, relating to the corporate franchise tax.

HB 77, introduced by Representatives Nolte, Fisher, Koenig, Zerr and Allen, relating to the phase-out of the corporate francise tax.

HB 78, introduced by Representatives Nolte, Fisher, Zerr and Allen, relating to an exemption of business income from income tax.

HB 79, introduced by Representatives Nolte, Fisher, Neth, Kelly (24), Zerr, Day and Allen, relating to military medallions, medals, and certificates.

HB 80, introduced by Representatives Nolte and Schad, relating to tax statements.

HB 81, introduced by Representatives Nolte, Fisher, Neth, Schad, Zerr and Allen, relating to sales and use tax exemptions.

HB 82, introduced by Representatives Nolte, Fisher, Korman, Koenig, Schad, Kelly (24), Zerr and Allen, relating to the renewable energy standard.

HB 83, introduced by Representatives Nolte, Zerr and Allen, relating to international transactions.

HB 84, introduced by Representative McGhee, relating to the Missouri state park board.

HB 85, introduced by Representative McGhee, relating to a tax credit for processed biomass engineered fiber fuel.

HB 86, introduced by Representative McGhee, relating to certain parties being allowed to prosecute their claims and defenses without the assistance of an attorney.

HB 87, introduced by Representative McGhee, relating to pay increases for noncustody employees of certain divisions of the department of corrections.

HB 88, introduced by Representative Gatschenberger, relating to public administrators.

HB 89, introduced by Representatives Pollock, Denison and Wells, relating to the Missouri clean water law.

HB 90, introduced by Representative Scharnhorst, relating to political subdivisions.

HB 91, introduced by Representative Nolte, relating to workers' compensation.

HB 92, introduced by Representative Molendorp, relating to the procurement of construction by the design-build method by school districts.

HB 93, introduced by Representative Shively, relating to text messaging while operating a motor vehicle.

HB 94, introduced by Representatives Dugger, Wells, Fisher, Faith, Fraker, Franz, Pollock, Lichtenenegger, Reiboldt, Entlicher, Crawford, Cookson and Gatschenberger, relating to dog breeders.

HB 95, introduced by Representative Dugger, relating to nonpartisan elections.

HB 96, introduced by Representative Flanigan, relating to recycling companies that convert animal parts into petroleum.

HB 97, introduced by Representative Ruzicka, relating to the extension of water fees.

HB 98, introduced by Representative Ruzicka, relating to environmental control.

HB 99, introduced by Representatives Loehner, Reiboldt, Schieffer, Rowland, Hinson, Fisher, Phillips, Nance, Fitzwater, Dugger and Schad, relating to the puppy mill cruelty prevention act.

HB 100, introduced by Representatives Loehner, Reiboldt, Schieffer, Rowland, Hinson, Fisher, Phillips, Nance, Fitzwater, Smith (150), Dugger and Schad, relating to the right to raise domesticated animals.

HB 101, introduced by Representative Loehner, relating to the tasting of liquor.

HB 102, introduced by Representatives Nance, Sifton, Gatschenberger, Nolte, Nasheed, Day, Rowland, Schad, Zerr, Neth and Kirkton, relating to the Missouri homestead preservation act.

HB 103, introduced by Representatives Nance and Nolte, relating to forestry management.

HB 104, introduced by Representatives Nance and Gatschenberger, relating to red light traffic violations.

HB 105, introduced by Representatives Nance, Gatschenberger, Nolte and Rowland, relating to fines and court costs for traffic violations.

HB 106, introduced by Representative Sater, relating to sheltered workshop boards.

HB 107, introduced by Representatives Smith (150), Brandom, Fitzwater, Dugger and Hinson, relating to vacancies in certain statewide offices.

HB 108, introduced by Representative Smith (150), relating to campaign finance.

HB 109, introduced by Representatives Wells, Pollock, Sater, Faith, Denison, Flanigan, Schneider, Franz, Fraker, Molendorp, Brandom, Hough, Hoskins, Smith (150), Brattin, Nance, Kelley (126), Higdon, Loehner, Dugger, Guernsey, Lair, McGhee, Ruzicka, Gatschenberger, Schad, Black, Tilley, Neth, Still, Rowland, Cookson, Zerr, Crawford, Entlicher, Scharnhorst, Franklin and Taylor relating to linked deposits.

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 SR 2.

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2

              BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate, that the Secretary of the Senate inform the House of Representatives that the Senate of the First Regular Session of the Ninety-sixth General Assembly is duly convened and is now in session and ready for consideration of business;

              BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate notify the House of Representatives that the Senate is now organized with the election of the following named officers:

                                           President Pro Tem..............................Robert N. Mayer

                                           Secretary of Senate.............................Terry L. Spieler

                                           Sergeant-at-Arms................................Bill Smith

                                           Doorkeeper.........................................Ken Holman

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTS

Mike McGhee, Chair

Cole McNary, Vice Chair

Ron Casey

Joe Fallert

Tim Jones

Paul Quinn

Shane Schoeller

Jason Smith

Steve Tilley

Anne Zerr

AGRI-BUSINESS

Casey Guernsey, Chair

Kent Hampton, Vice Chair

Mike Bernskoetter

Linda Black

John Cauthorn

Sandy Crawford

Barney Fisher

Steve Hodges

Jay Houghton

Chris Kelly

Don Ruzicka

Ed Schieffer

Lindell Shumake

Sylvester Taylor

Zachary Wyatt

AGRICULTURE POLICY

Tom Loehner, Chair

Bill Reiboldt, Vice Chair

Joe Aull

Tony Dugger

Sue Entlicher

Paul Fitzwater

Delus Johnson

Glen Klippenstein

Bob Nance

Paul Quinn

Ed Schieffer

Tom Shively

Terry Swinger

Billy Pat Wright

APPROPRIATIONS - AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

John Cauthorn, Chair

Lincoln Hough, Vice Chair

Randy Asbury

Casey Guernsey

Ben Harris

Bart Korman

Tom Loehner

Paul Quinn

Craig Redmon

Bill Reiboldt

Tom Shively

Rochelle Walton Gray

APPROPRIATIONS - EDUCATION

Mike Lair, Chair

Lyle Rowland, Vice Chair

Scott Dieckhaus

Diane Franklin

Steve Hodges

Mike Kelley

Melissa Leach

Genise Montecillo

Tommie Pierson

Craig Redmon

Mary Still

Mike Thomson

APPROPRIATIONS - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Mark Parkinson, Chair

Jay Barnes, Vice Chair

Cloria Brown

Pat Conway

Chuck Gatschenberger

Kent Hampton

Leonard Hughes

Jacob Hummel

Nick Marshall

Dave Schatz

Steve Webb

Billy Pat Wright

APPROPRIATIONS - HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Tom Flanigan, Chair

Donna Lichtenegger, Vice Chair

Sue Allen

Bert Atkins

Shalonn “Kiki” Curls

Paul Curtman

Rory Ellinger

Diane Franklin

Jeff Grisamore

Jeanne Kirkton

Bill White

Anne Zerr

APPROPRIATIONS - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS

Chris Kelly, Chair

Gary Fuhr, Vice Chair

Michael Brown

Wanda Brown

Paul Fitzwater

Galen Higdon

Penny Hubbard

Brent Lasater

Mary Nichols

Sheila Solon

Noel Torpey

Wayne Wallingford

APPROPRIATIONS - TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Denny Hoskins, Chair

Thomas Long, Vice Chair

Kurt Bahr

Sandy Crawford

Kevin Elmer

Dave Hinson

Delus Johnson

Jason Kander

Bart Korman

Michele Kratky

Bill Lant

Sharon Pace

Ed Schieffer

Jill Schupp

Bill White

BUDGET

Ryan Silvey, Chair

Rick Stream, Vice Chair

Sue Allen

Randy Asbury

Eric Burlison

Chris Carter

John Cauthorn

Shalonn “Kiki” Curls

Sally Faith

Tom Flanigan

Jeff Grisamore

Casey Guernsey

Marsha Haefner

Denny Hoskins

Leonard Hughes

Jason Kander

Shelley Keeney

Chris Kelly

Jeanne Kirkton

Mike Lair

Sara Lampe

Jamilah Nasheed

Mark Parkinson

John Rizzo

David Sater

Dwight Scharnhorst

Dave Schatz

Tom Shively

Mike Thomson

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Scott Largent, Chair

Kurt Bahr, Vice Chair

Jay Barnes

Rick Brattin

Cloria Brown

Rory Ellinger

Andrew Koenig

Melissa Leach

Mike McGhee

Stacey Newman

Jeanette Oxford

Churie Spreng

CORRECTIONS

Linda Black, Chair

Paul Fitzwater, Vice Chair

Ellen Brandom

Rick Brattin

Ron Casey

Kathie Conway

Penny Hubbard

Shelley Keeney

Melissa Leach

Mike McGhee

Paul Quinn

CRIME PREVENTION AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Rodney Schad, Chair

Nick Marshall, Vice Chair

Mike Cierpiot

Mike Colona

Kathie Conway

Gary Fuhr

Galen Higdon

Dave Hinson

Brent Lasater

Eileen McGeoghegan

Sharon Pace

Jean Peters-Baker

Don Phillips

Bill Reiboldt

Rochelle Walton Gray

DOWNSIZING STATE GOVERNMENT

Cole McNary, Chair

Paul Curtman, Vice Chair

Bert Atkins

T.J. Berry

Shalonn “Kiki” Curls

Rory Ellinger

Kevin Elmer

Chuck Gatschenberger

Marsha Haefner

Jason Kander

Sara Lampe

Nick Marshall

John McCaherty

Jean Peters-Baker

Sheila Solon

Noel Torpey

Bill White

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Anne Zerr, Chair

Caleb Jones, Vice Chair

T.J. Berry

Ellen Brandom

Michael Brown

Wanda Brown

Chris Carter

Paul Curtman

John Diehl

Lyndall Fraker

Lincoln Hough

Michele Kratky

Jeanie Lauer

Mike Leara

Thomas Long

Eileen McGeoghegan

Mike McGhee

Jamilah Nasheed

Craig Redmon

John Rizzo

Dwight Scharnhorst

Ron Schieber

Vicki Schneider

Clem Smith

Jay Swearingen

Wayne Wallingford

Stephen Webber

ELECTIONS

Tony Dugger, Chair

Sue Entlicher, Vice Chair

Mike Cierpiot

Pat Conway

Stanley Cox

Joe Fallert

Don Gosen

Myron Neth

Stacey Newman

Don Wells

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Scott Dieckhaus, Chair

Steve Cookson, Vice Chair

Joe Aull

Eric Burlison

Paul Fitzwater

Keith Frederick

Tishaura Jones

Sara Lampe

Cole McNary

Margo McNeil

Myron Neth

Rodney Schad

Tom Shively

Lindell Shumake

Rick Stream

Terry Swinger

Mike Thomson

EMERGING ISSUES IN ANIMAL AGRICULTURE

Billy Pat Wright, Chair

Randy Asbury, Vice Chair

Joe Aull

Linda Black

Pat Conway

Barney Fisher

Ben Harris

Tom Loehner

Myron Neth

Craig Redmon

Lyle Rowland

Don Ruzicka

ETHICS

Tim Jones, Chair

Jason Smith, Vice Chair

Pat Conway

Rory Ellinger

Gail McCann Beatty

Stacey Newman

Jeanette Oxford

Jeanie Riddle

Shane Schoeller

Steve Tilley

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Don Wells, Chair

Scott Largent, Vice Chair

Ellen Brandom

Wanda Brown

Sandy Crawford

Scott Dieckhaus

Shelley Keeney

Gail McCann Beatty

Jamilah Nasheed

Myron Neth

Mary Nichols

Jeanette Oxford

David Sater

Ron Schieber

Vicki Schneider

Jay Swearingen

Sylvester Taylor

FISCAL REVIEW

Rick Stream, Chair

Tom Flanigan, Vice Chair

Joe Fallert

Andrew Koenig

Tom McDonald

Mark Parkinson

Darrell Pollock

John Rizzo

Dave Schatz

Clem Smith

Noel Torpey

Don Wells

GENERAL LAWS

Ward Franz, Chair

Todd Richardson, Vice Chair

Mike Colona

Gary Cross

David Day

Doug Funderburk

Jay Houghton

John McCaherty

Tom McDonald

Kevin McManus

Mark Parkinson

Darrell Pollock

Dwight Scharnhorst

Jill Schupp

Scott Sifton

HEALTH CARE POLICY

David Sater, Chair

Keith Frederick, Vice Chair

Diane Franklin

Marsha Haefner

Steve Hodges

Jay Houghton

Margo McNeil

Bob Nance

Sharon Pace

Terry Swinger

Wayne Wallingford

Ray Weter

HEALTH INSURANCE

Chris Molendorp, Chair

Eric Burlison, Vice Chair

Keith Frederick

Tishaura Jones

Donna Lichtenegger

Jean Peters-Baker

Don Phillips

David Sater

Ronald Schieber

Mary Still

HIGHER EDUCATION

Mike Thomson, Chair

Wayne Wallingford, Vice Chair

Steve Cookson

Scott Dieckhaus

Denny Hoskins

Leonard Hughes

Donna Lichtenegger

Chris Molendorp

Tommie Pierson

Todd Richardson

Jill Schupp

Mary Still

INSURANCE POLICY

Bob Nance, Chair

Don Gosen, Vice Chair

Jay Barnes

John Cauthorn

Mike Colona

Kathie Conway

Ward Franz

Penny Hubbard

Chris Molendorp

Steve Webb

Paul Wieland

Jake Zimmerman

INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND JOB CREATION

Jerry Nolte, Chair

John McCaherty, Vice Chair

T.J. Berry

Rick Brattin

Jeff Grisamore

Jason Holsman

Lincoln Hough

Shelley Keeney

Karla May

Kevin McManus

Genise Montecillo

Mark Parkinson

Scott Sifton

Sheila Solon

Zachary Wyatt

JUDICIARY

Stanley Cox, Chair

Kevin Elmer, Vice Chair

Jay Barnes

Susan Carlson

Mike Colona

Gary Fuhr

Galen Higdon

Jason Kander

Chris Kelly

Mike Leara

Nick Marshall

Todd Richardson

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Chuck Gatschenberger, Chair

Vicki Schneider, Vice Chair

Randy Asbury

Charlie Denison

Sue Entlicher

Dave Hinson

Jacob Hummel

Jeanie Lauer

Eileen McGeoghegan

Kevin McManus

Chris Molendorp

Jerry Nolte

Paul Quinn

John Rizzo

Sheila Solon

Sylvester Taylor

Ray Weter

Paul Wieland

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING

Ellen Brandom, Chair

Eric Burlison, Vice Chair

Sue Allen

Chris Carter

David Day

Kevin Elmer

Ward Franz

Keith Frederick

Caleb Jones

Bart Korman

Michele Kratky

Bill Lant

Donna Lichtenegger

Gail McCann Beatty

Mary Nichols

Vicki Schneider

Scott Sifton

Jason Smith

Jay Swearingen

Steve Webb

Don Wells

RETIREMENT

Mike Leara, Chair

Cloria Brown, Vice Chair

Ira Anders

Bert Atkins

Mike Lair

Genise Montecillo

Bob Nance

Jerry Nolte

Tommie Pierson

Lyle Rowland

Ray Weter

Paul Wieland

RULES

John Diehl, Chair

Doug Funderburk, Vice Chair

Susan Carlson

Stanley Cox

David Day

Casey Guernsey

Mike Lair

Scott Largent

Jean Peters-Baker

Rodney Schad

Stephen Webber

Jake Zimmerman

RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Ray Weter, Chair

Zachary Wyatt, Vice Chair

Joe Aull

Tony Dugger

Sue Entlicher

Lyndall Fraker

Kent Hampton

Ben Harris

Steve Hodges

Caleb Jones

Darrell Pollock

Terry Swinger

SMALL BUSINESS

Dwight Scharnhorst, Chair

Noel Torpey, Vice Chair

Ira Anders

Kurt Bahr

Mike Bernskoetter

T.J. Berry

Rick Brattin

Kathie Conway

Gary Cross

Shalonn “Kiki” Curls

Charlie Davis

Diane Franklin

Ben Harris

Leonard Hughes

Delus Johnson

Jeanie Lauer

Stacey Newman

Jill Schupp

Lindell Shumake

Churie Spreng

Paul Wieland

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON REDISTRICTING

John Diehl, Chair

Stanley Cox, Vice Chair

Michael Brown

Ron Casey

Sally Faith

Tom Flanigan

Penny Hubbard

Glen Klippenstein

Tom Loehner

Jamilah Nasheed

Todd Richardson

Jason Smith

TAX REFORM

Doug Funderburk, Chair

Gary Cross, Vice Chair

Charlie Davis

Andrew Koenig

Jeanie Lauer

John McCaherty

Gail McCann Beatty

Margo McNeil

Jeanette Oxford

Tommie Pierson

Lindell Shumake

Bill White

TOURISM AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Don Ruzicka, Chair

Don Phillips, Vice Chair

Ira Anders

Linda Black

Michael Brown

Steve Cookson

Charlie Denison

Joe Fallert

Jay Houghton

Delus Johnson

Michele Kratky

Brent Lasater

Tim Meadows

Jerry Nolte

Lyle Rowland

Ronald Schieber

Anne Zerr

TRANSPORTATION

Charlie Denison, Chair

Sally Faith, Vice Chair

Steve Cookson

Joe Fallert

Dave Hinson

Lincoln Hough

Thomas Long

Tom McDonald

Tim Meadows

Don Phillips

Ed Schieffer

Rick Stream

TRANSPORTATION FUNDING AND PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

Sally Faith, Chair

Mike Cierpiot, Vice Chair

Susan Carlson

Gary Cross

Rory Ellinger

Lyndall Fraker

Bill Lant

Brent Lasater

Thomas Long

Tom McDonald

Genise Montecillo

URBAN ISSUES

Jamilah Nasheed, Chair

Don Gosen, Vice Chair

Mike Bernskoetter

Michael Brown

John Diehl

Gary Fuhr

Marsha Haefner

Mike Leara

Karla May

UTILITIES

Darrell Pollock, Chair

Dave Schatz, Vice Chair

Ira Anders

Mike Bernskoetter

Mike Cierpiot

Sandy Crawford

Charlie Davis

Charlie Denison

Tony Dugger

Ward Franz

Don Gosen

Jason Holsman

Jacob Hummel

Caleb Jones

Glen Klippenstein

Bart Korman

Sara Lampe

Jeanie Riddle

Don Ruzicka

Rodney Schad

Clem Smith

Churie Spreng

Steve Webb

Jake Zimmerman

VETERANS

David Day, Chair

Charlie Davis, Vice Chair

Bert Atkins

Kurt Bahr

Cloria Brown

Ron Casey

Pat Conway

Barney Fisher

Denny Hoskins

Scott Largent

Terry Swinger

Rochelle Walton Gray

Billy Pat Wright

Zachary Wyatt

WAYS AND MEANS

Andrew Koenig, Chair

Galen Higdon, Vice Chair

Paul Curtman

Chuck Gatschenberger

Jeff Grisamore

Mike Kelley

Jeanne Kirkton

Gail McCann Beatty

Cole McNary

Margo McNeil

Bill Reiboldt

Mary Still

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY

Barney Fisher, Chair

Wanda Brown, Vice Chair

Lyndall Fraker

Doug Funderburk

Kent Hampton

Mike Kelley

Glen Klippenstein

Bill Lant

Melissa Leach

Karla May

Kevin McManus

Tim Meadows

Sylvester Taylor

Stephen Webber

            Aaron Holsapple, First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, Missouri, sang "The National Anthem."

            The benediction was given by Msgr. Robert Kurwicki, St. Joseph Cathedral, Jefferson City, Missouri.

              O Loving God, You remind us in the Sacred Scriptures that where two or three are gathered in Your Name, You are there in the midst of them.

              We have felt Your powerful presence today in this House Chamber with the swearing in of a new Speaker and new members. Bless them, their staffs, their families and all the people of our state as we together begin the journey that will be this Session of the General Assembly.

              Protect all who will visit and take part in the House of Representatives this year, and may our thoughts and words always be directed by the desire to serve the good of the people. Bless us as we go forth this day and give us Your peace. Amen.

ADJOURNMENT

            On motion of Representative Jones (89), the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2011.

COMMITTEE MEETING

JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION

Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 8:00 AM.

Staff from Midwest Higher Education Compact will deliver their annual report to the Joint Committee on Education, Senate Education Committee, and House Higher Education Committee.

HOUSE CALENDAR

SECOND DAY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2011

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING

HCR 3

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING

HJR 1 through HJR 3 

HOUSE BILLS FOR SECOND READING

HB 26 through HB 109