Journal of the House

Second Regular Session, 94th General Assembly

TWENTY-THIRD DAY, Tuesday, February 19, 2008

The House met pursuant to adjournment.

            Speaker Pro Tem Pratt in the Chair.

            Prayer by Msgr. Robert Kurwicki, St. Joseph Cathedral, Jefferson City, Missouri.

              Almighty and loving God, we ask for Your presence in this Chamber today, as we discern those matters which will bring light, peace and joy to the people that we serve. Let us be united in the common good and not distracted by those things which divide us.

              May our thoughts and words be reflections of the honor of this institution now and in the future. Protect those who now defend us and give to all a spirit of right judgment and enlightenment. We ask this and for all things in Your Holy name. Amen.

            The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.

            The Speaker appointed the following to act as Honorary Pages for the Day, to serve without compensation: Elma Murguz, Amanda Dennis, Arleen Luhmann, Libby Rathert, Allison Stumpf, Theresa Miller, Aaron Franklin, Juan Boquin, Scott Thompson, Cameron Herring and Kaitlyn Skiles.

            Representative Quinn (7) assumed the Chair.

            The Journal of the twenty-second day was approved as corrected.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

            The 2007-2008 Future Farmers of America State Officers were introduced by Representative Quinn (7).

            Kabel Oaks, State FFA President, addressed the House and was presented a resolution by Representative Whorton.

            Dr. Steve Brown was introduced by Representative Deeken and recognized as an Outstanding Missourian.

HOUSE RESOLUTION

            Representative Deeken offered House Resolution No. 702.

HOUSE COURTESY RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AND ISSUED

            House Resolution No. 693 through House Resolution No. 701

            House Resolution No. 703 through House Resolution No. 728

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

            HB 2176 through HB 2191 were read the second time.

THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILLS - CONSENT

            HCS HB 1380, relating to senior citizens' services, was taken up by Representative Sater.

            On motion of Representative Sater, HCS HB 1380 was read the third time and passed by the following vote:

            Representative Quinn (7) declared the bill passed.

            HB 1386, relating to municipal health care facilities, was taken up by Representative Cox.

            On motion of Representative Cox, HB 1386 was read the third time and passed by the following vote: