Journal of the House

Second Regular Session, 94th General Assembly

FOURTH DAY, Tuesday, January 15, 2008

The House met pursuant to adjournment.

            Speaker Pro Tem Pratt in the Chair.

            Prayer by Msgr. Donald W. Lammers.

Let us pray.

We stand before you, Almighty God,

Conscious of our personal sinfulness and failings,

But aware of your available mercy.

Guide us by your wisdom,

Support us by your power.

You desire justice for all.

Enable us to uphold the rights of others;

Do not allow us to be misled by ignorance

Or corrupted by fear or favor.

Unite us to yourself in the bond of love

And keep us faithful to all that is true.

(Adapted from BOOK OF BLESSINGS)

              We will end this day giving careful attention to the state of our State; we pray for all the people of the State of Missouri. May we serve them with great strength in leadership and with caring in our hearts. We pray to You, Almighty God. You live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

            The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.

            The Speaker appointed the following to act as an Honorary Page for the Day, to serve without compensation: Ryan Viebrock.

            The Journal of the third day was approved as printed.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

            The Blair Oaks Falcons High School Baseball Team was introduced by Representative Bruns and recognized for attaining the Class 2 State Championship.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

            HJR 56 was read the second time.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

            HB 1625 through HB 1641 were read the second time.

MOTION

            Representative Tilley moved that Rule 114 be suspended.

            Which motion was adopted by the following vote:

            On motion of Representative Tilley, the House recessed until 6:30 p.m.

EVENING SESSION

            The hour of recess having expired, the House was called to order by Speaker Jetton.

HOUSE COURTESY RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AND ISSUED

            House Resolution No. 95 through House Resolution No. 117

ESCORT COMMITTEES

            The Speaker appointed the following committee to escort Lieutenant Governor Peter Kinder and members of the Senate to the dais: Representatives Lipke, Wasson, Guest, Deeken, Avery, Villa, Hubbard, Wright-Jones, Skaggs and Aull.

            The Speaker appointed the following committee to escort His Excellency Governor Matt Blunt to the dais: Representatives Fares, Portwood, Quinn (7), May, Pearce, Hoskins, Grill, Walton, Salva and Young.

MESSAGES 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 HCR 1.

             The President Pro Tem has appointed the following committee to act with a like committee from the House pursuant to HCR 1: Senators Gibbons, Shields, Coleman, Loudon, Stouffer, Ridgeway, Kennedy, Wilson, Shoemyer and Barnitz.

            Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and adopted HCR 2.

            Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and adopted HCR 3.

            Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the President Pro Tem has replaced Senator Ridgeway with Senator Nodler on the escort committee established by HCR 1.

JOINT SESSION

            The hour of the Joint Session having arrived, the Senate in a body was admitted and Lieutenant Governor Kinder, presiding, called the Joint Assembly to order.

            The Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop F Color Guard, presented the Colors and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.

            The Secretary of the Senate called the roll, which showed a majority of the Senators present:

            The Chief Clerk of the House called the roll, which showed a majority of the Representatives present:

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