First Regular Session, 95th General Assembly
NINETEENTH DAY, Tuesday, February 10, 2009
The House met pursuant to adjournment.
Speaker Pro Tem Pratt in the Chair.
Prayer by Msgr. Donald W. Lammers.
We thank You, Almighty God, for the warm air today; it is a preview of spring and a promise of savings in fuel dollars.
We pray for our Nation and for all the people in it, especially for the unemployed and for all who live in fear of losing their livelihood.
We pray for our President. Inspire him to seek the wisdom of the Holy Spirit in his deliberations and his decisions.
May Your Holy Spirit instill in us the gift of wisdom that we might be at our best in our work this day, as we serve the people of our State.
We praise You, Almighty God, for Your concern for all the people. For You are our Father, forever and ever. 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: Troy Martin and Reed Hartupee.
The Journal of the eighteenth day was approved as printed by the following vote:
AYES: 155 |
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Allen |
Atkins |
Aull |
Biermann |
Bivins |
Brandom |
Bringer |
Brown 30 |
Brown 50 |
Brown 149 |
Bruns |
Burlison |
Calloway |
Carter |
Casey |
Chappelle-Nadal |
Colona |
Cooper |
Corcoran |
Cox |
Cunningham |
Curls |
Davis |
Day |
Deeken |
Denison |
Dethrow |
Dieckhaus |
Diehl |
Dixon |
Dugger |
Dusenberg |
El-Amin |
Englund |
Ervin |
Faith |
Fallert |
Fischer 107 |
Fisher 125 |
Flanigan |
Flook |
Frame |
Franz |
Funderburk |
Gatschenberger |
Grill |
Grisamore |
Guernsey |
Guest |
Harris |
Hobbs |
Hodges |
Holsman |
Hoskins 80 |
Hoskins 121 |
Hughes |
Hummel |
Icet |
Jones 63 |
Jones 89 |
Jones 117 |
Kander |
Keeney |
Kelly |
Kingery |
Kirkton |
Koenig |
Komo |
Kratky |
Kraus |
Kuessner |
Lair |
Largent |
Leara |
LeBlanc |
LeVota |
Liese |
Lipke |
Loehner |
Low |
McClanahan |
McDonald |
McGhee |
McNary |
McNeil |
Meadows |
Meiners |
Molendorp |
Morris |
Munzlinger |
Nance |
Nasheed |
Nieves |
Nolte |
Norr |
Oxford |
Pace |
Parkinson |
Parson |
Pollock |
Pratt |
Quinn |
Riddle |
Roorda |
Rucker |
Ruestman |
Ruzicka |
Salva |
Sander |
Sater |
Scavuzzo |
Schaaf |
Schad |
Scharnhorst |
Schieffer |
Schlottach |
Schoeller |
Schoemehl |
Schupp |
Self |
Shively |
Silvey |
Skaggs |
Smith 14 |
Smith 150 |
Spreng |
Stevenson |
Storch |
Stream |
Sutherland |
Swinger |
Thomson |
Tilley |
Todd |
Tracy |
Viebrock |
Vogt |
Wallace |
Walsh |
Walton Gray |
Wasson |
Webb |
Wells |
Weter |
Wildberger |
Wilson 119 |
Wilson 130 |
Witte |
Wood |
Wright |
Yaeger |
Yates |
Zerr |
Zimmerman |
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Brown 73 |
Burnett |
Still |
Talboy |
Webber |
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PRESENT: 000 |
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ABSENT WITH LEAVE: 003 |
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Speaker Richard assumed the Chair.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Larry Stephens was introduced by Representative Ruestman and recognized for winning a gold medal in swimming at the Special Olympics World Games and his induction into the Missouri State Sports Hall of Fame.
Representative Jones (89) assumed the Chair.
HOUSE COURTESY RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AND ISSUED
House Resolution No. 398 through House Resolution No. 432
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Representative Witte, et al., offered House Concurrent Resolution No. 25.
SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS
HB 633 through HB 652 were read the second time.
HOUSE RESOLUTION
HRs 294 & 212, with HCS, relating to the Freedom of Choice Act, was taken up by Representative Dixon.
Speaker Pro Tem Pratt resumed the Chair.
Representative Schupp offered House Amendment No. 1.
Representative Funderburk raised a point of order that House Amendment No. 1 is not germane and goes beyond the scope of the resolution.
The Chair ruled the point of order well taken.
Representative Webb offered House Amendment No. 2.
Representative Funderburk raised a point of order that House Amendment No. 2 goes beyond the scope of the resolution.
The Chair ruled the point of order well taken.
Representative Nieves assumed the Chair.
HRs 294 & 212, with HCS, pending, was laid over.
COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee on Rules, Chairman Parson reporting:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Rules, to which was referred HB 96 with House Committee Substitute, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass.
ADVANCEMENT OF HOUSE CONSENT BILL
Pursuant to Rule 45(b), the following bill, having remained on the House Consent Calendar for Perfection for five legislative days, was ordered perfected and printed by consent with all committee substitutes and committee amendments thereto adopted and perfected by consent: HCS HB 111.
INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION
The following House Joint Resolution was read the first time and copies ordered printed:
HJR 27, introduced by Representatives Ruzicka, Smith (150), Guest, Munzlinger, Wilson (119), Nance and Ruestman, relating to the conservation commission.
INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILLS
The following House Bills were read the first time and copies ordered printed:
HB 653, introduced by Representatives Schad, Wallace, Franz, Pollock, Wilson (119), Cox, Nieves, Kingery, Denison, Wells, Jones (117), Parson and Wood, relating to school funding.
HB 654, introduced by Representative Schoeller, relating to gas corporations.
HB 655, introduced by Representatives Fischer (107) and LeVota, relating to a tax credit for certain reserve public safety officers.
HB 656, introduced by Representatives Cooper, Sutherland, Emery, Sander, Nieves and Cox, relating to teacher academic freedom to teach scientific evidence regarding evolution.
HB 657, introduced by Representatives Cooper, Wallace, Pollock, Schad, Kingery, Wells, Day, Sander and Brown (149), relating to waterways.
HB 658, introduced by Representatives Dugger, Wells, Pollock, Hobbs, Bruns, Smith (150), Wilson (119), Brown (149), Denison, Fischer (107), Jones (117), Cunningham, Munzlinger, Ruzicka, Wallace, Fisher (125), Schoeller, Faith, Guernsey, Harris, Gatschenberger and McNary, relating to the show-me milk credit.
HB 659, introduced by Representatives Dusenberg, Wallace, Aull and Schad, relating to the transition of school governance.
HB 660, introduced by Representatives Ruzicka, Bivins, Wilson (119), Nance, Jones (89), Ruestman and Holsman, relating to renewable energy.
HB 661, introduced by Representatives Ruzicka, Wilson (119), Nance and Ruestman, relating to tire disposal.
HB 662, introduced by Representatives Ruzicka, Wilson (119), Nance, Jones (89) and Ruestman, relating to a tax credit for storm shelters.
HB 663, introduced by Representatives Allen, Jones (89), Talboy, Zimmerman, Faith, Wildberger, Kingery, Kirkton, Funderburk, Hobbs, Scharnhorst, Zerr, Schoemehl, Pratt, Lampe, Meiners, Nieves, Weter, Schaaf and Dixon, relating to the ticket-to-work health assurance program.
HB 664, introduced by Representatives Smith (150), Tilley, Jones (89), Parkinson, Bruns, Franz, Koenig, Pratt, Zerr, Funderburk, Scharnhorst, Nieves, Schoeller, Jones (117), Wells, Day, Brown (149), Burlison, Dieckhaus, Ruestman, Ervin, Dougherty and Kraus, relating to personal property taxes on motor vehicles.
HB 665, introduced by Representatives Deeken, Zimmerman, Meiners, Yaeger, Roorda, Corcoran, Atkins, Meadows, Englund, Hodges, Dougherty, Hoskins (80), Silvey, Nasheed, Brown (50), McGhee, Wood, McNeil, Schupp, Schieffer, Kirkton, Bivins, Wildberger, Jones (63), Lampe, Kelly, Oxford, Storch, Walsh, Diehl, Biermann, Grisamore, Schaaf, Stream, Kingery, Webber, Norr, Still, LeBlanc, Scharnhorst, Ruzicka, Curls, Brown (149), Schoemehl, Low, Smith (14), Dieckhaus, Flook, Gatschenberger, Schlottach, Cooper, Faith, Denison, Webb, Allen, Zerr, Sander, Brown (73), Pratt and McDonald, relating to safety belts.
HB 666, introduced by Representatives Witte and Day, relating to college tuition for military dependents.
HB 667, introduced by Representatives Jones (117), Hobbs, Nance, Molendorp, Jones (89) and Munzlinger, relating to qualifications of sheriffs.
HB 668, introduced by Representatives Jones (117), Wells, Hobbs, Nance, Molendorp, Jones (89), Riddle, Munzlinger, McNary, Davis, Lair, Guernsey, Thomson and Keeney, relating to the defensive use of force.
HB 669, introduced by Representative Schaaf, relating to charter schools.
COMMUNICATIONS
February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 536.037, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules:
Representative Tim Flook
Representative Jason Smith
Representative Bryan Stevenson
Representative Mike Talboy
Representative Theodore Hoskins
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
____________________
February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Capital Improvements and Leases Oversight
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 21.530, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Capital Improvements and Leases Oversight:
Representative Allen Icet
Representative Ryan Silvey
Representative Mike Cunningham
Representative Ed Wildberger
Representative Shalonn Curls
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Corrections
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 21.440, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Corrections:
Representative Scott Largent
Representative Mike McGhee
Representative Dwight Scharnhorst
Representative Michael Brown
Representative Belinda Harris
Representative Jamilah Nasheed
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Legislative Committee on Court Automation
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 476.055.7, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Legislative Committee on Court Automation:
Representative Bryan Stevenson
Representative Allen Icet
Representative Rachel Bringer
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Economic Development Policy and Planning
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 620.602, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Economic Development Policy and Planning:
Representative Kevin Wilson
Representative Larry Wilson
Representative Tim Flook
Representative Terry Swinger
Representative Michael Corcoran
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Education
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 160.254, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Education:
Representative Rodney Schad
Representative Maynard Wallace
Representative Mike Lair
Representative Gayle Kingery
Representative Jason Holsman
Representative Rachel Bringer
Representative Joe Aull
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 313.001, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Gaming and Wagering:
Representative Gary Dusenberg
Representative Doug Funderburk
Representative Kenny Jones
Representative Kate Meiners
Representative Jake Zimmerman
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Government Accountability
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 21.820, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Government Accountability:
Representative Doug Ervin
Representative Sally Faith
Representative Ryan Silvey
Representative Darrell Pollock
Pursuant to Section 21.820, RSMo, Representative LeVota is appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Government Accountability:
Representative Ron Casey
Representative Sam Komo
Representative Paul Quinn
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Legislative Research
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 23.010, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Legislative Research:
Representative Allen Icet
Representative Tim Jones
Representative Bryan Pratt
Representative Jason Smith
Representative Brian Yates
Representative Rick Stream
Representative Rachel Bringer
Representative Rachel Storch
Representative Michael Spreng
Representative Terry Witte
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Life Sciences
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 21.805, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Life Sciences:
Representative Brian Munzlinger
Representative Charlie Schlottach
Representative Wayne Cooper
Representative Shane Schoeller
Pursuant to Section 21.805, RSMo, Representative LeVota is appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Life Sciences:
Representative Jason Kander
Representative Mary Still
Representative Rachel Storch
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on MO Health Net
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 208.952, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on MO Health Net:
Representative Allen Icet
Representative Rob Schaaf
Representative David Sater
Representative Chris Kelly
Representative Shalonn Curls
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Preneed Funeral Contracts
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 21.840, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Preneed Funeral Contracts:
Representative Mike McGhee
Representative Bryan Pratt
Representative Jason Smith
Representative Jay Wasson
Representative Steve Hodges
Representative Curt Dougherty
Representative Tim Meadows
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 21.553, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement:
Representative Charlie Schlottach
Representative Ward Franz
Representative Jim Viebrock
Representative Patricia Yaeger
Representative Jason Holsman
Representative Charlie Norr
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Restructuring Fees of the Clean Water & Storm Water Programs
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 644.054, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Restructuring Fees of the Clean Water & Storm Water Programs:
Representative Walt Bivins
Representative Jeff Grisamore
Representative Shane Schoeller
Representative Joe Fallert
Representative Jeanette Mott Oxford
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Tax Policy
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 21.810, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Tax Policy:
Representative Mike Sutherland
Representative Shane Schoeller
Representative Joe Smith
Pursuant to Section 21.810, RSMo, Representative LeVota is appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Tax Policy:
Representative Mike Talboy
Representative Don Calloway
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Terrorism, Bioterrorism, and Homeland Security
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 21.800, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Terrorism, Bioterrorism, and Homeland Security:
Representative Mark Bruns
Representative Wayne Cooper
Representative David Day
Representative Gary Dusenberg
Pursuant to Section 21.800, RSMo, Representative LeVota is appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Terrorism, Bioterrorism, and Homeland Security:
Representative Jeff Roorda
Representative Luke Scavuzzo
Representative Ray Salva
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 21.795, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight:
Representative Charlie Denison
Representative Sally Faith
Representative Mark Parkinson
Representative Steve Hobbs
Pursuant to Section 21.795, RSMo, Representative LeVota is appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight:
Representative Ed Schieffer
Representative Tom McDonald
Representative Tim Meadows
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
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February 10, 2009
Mr. Adam Crumbliss
Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306
Jefferson City, MO 65101
RE: Appointments to the Joint Committee on Wetlands
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
Pursuant to Section 21.475, RSMo, I am appointing the following Representatives to the Joint Committee on Wetlands:
Representative Brian Munzlinger
Representative Dennis Wood
Representative Billy Pat Wright
Representative Belinda Harris
Representative Ron Casey
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ron Richard
Speaker
WITHDRAWAL OF HOUSE BILLS
February 10, 2009
D. Adam Crumbliss, Chief Clerk
Chief Clerk's Office
State Capitol
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Dear Adam:
I respectfully request the withdrawal of House Bill No. 489 dealing with child abuse and neglect reports. I will file corrected legislation.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
/s/ Representative Rodney Schad
District 115
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February 10, 2009
Adam Crumbliss, Chief Clerk
Missouri House of Representatives
State Capitol, Room 306-C
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Dear Mr. Crumbliss:
I respectfully request withdrawal of House Bill No. 578 relating to the police retirement system.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can provide additional information.
Sincerely,
/s/ Representative Mike Colona
Missouri House of Representatives
District 67
The following members' presence was noted: Dougherty, Emery and Lampe.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Representative Tilley, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 11, 2009.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
AGRICULTURE POLICY
Thursday, February 12, 2009, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 6.
There will be a presentation by the University of Missouri Extension after the public hearing.
Public hearing to be held on: HB 44
APPROPRIATIONS - AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 5:15 p.m. Hearing Room 3.
Continuation of Department of Agriculture and Governor's recommendations if necessary.
Department of Natural Resources overview and Governor's recommendations. CANCELLED
APPROPRIATIONS - EDUCATION
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 2:00 p.m. Hearing Room 1.
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education budget presentation continued.
APPROPRIATIONS - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 12:15 p.m. Hearing Room 3.
Budgets reviewed: Statewide Leasing (continued),
Office of Administration, Public Debt (continued),
Office of Administration, employee benefits (continued),
Office of Administration budget presentation,
Department of Revenue's budget presentation
APPROPRIATIONS - HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 2:00 p.m. Hearing Room 5.
Department of Health and Senior Services overview and
Department of Social Services overview. AMENDED
APPROPRIATIONS - HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Thursday, February 12, 2009, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 5.
Continuation of the Department of Social Services overview. AMENDED
APPROPRIATIONS - PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 2:00 p.m. Hearing Room 6.
Public Safety and Corrections budget presentation. CORRECTED
APPROPRIATIONS - TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, Hearing Room 7 upon adjournment or 2:00 p.m., whichever is later.
Public testimony from innovation centers.
Department of Transportation budget presentation.
APPROPRIATIONS - TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 3.
Discuss Departments of Transportation, Labor and Industrial
Relations Governor's recommendations.
New decision items and core budget.
APPROPRIATIONS - TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Tuesday, February 17, 2009, Hearing Room 7 upon adjournment or 2:00 p.m., whichever is later.
Continued from morning, if needed - same agenda.
APPROPRIATIONS - TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Wednesday, February 18, 2009, Hearing Room 7 upon adjournment or 2:00 p.m., whichever is later.
Discuss Department of Economic Development and
Department of Insurance Governor's recommendations.
New decision items and core budget.
APPROPRIATIONS - TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 3.
Discuss report.
APPROPRIATIONS - TRANSPORTATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Tuesday, February 24, 2009, Hearing Room 7 upon adjournment or 2:00 p.m., whichever is later.
Continued from morning, if needed - same agenda.
Discuss report.
BUDGET
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 3.
Executive session may follow.
Public hearing to be held on: HJR 23
CRIME PREVENTION
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 12:00 p.m. Hearing Room 5.
Executive session may follow.
Public hearings to be held on: HB 167, HB 260, HB 131, HB 105, HB 106
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 6.
Executive session may follow.
Public hearings to be held on: HB 236, HB 290, HB 456
FISCAL REVIEW
Thursday, February 12, 2009, 8:30 a.m. House Chamber south gallery.
All bills referred to committee.
Executive session may follow.
HEALTH CARE POLICY
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 12:00 p.m. Hearing Room 6.
Tobacco prevention strategies
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND IMMIGRATION
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 5:00 p.m. Hearing Room 7.
Presentations by Chris Gutierrez, President, Kansas City SmartPort, Inc. and
Dan Mehan, Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry reporting on China Hub Commission.
JUDICIARY
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 12:00 p.m. Hearing Room 1.
Executive session may follow.
Public hearings to be held on: HB 181, HB 187, HB 267, HB 294, HB 334
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 8:30 a.m. Hearing Room 7.
This meeting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Public hearing to be held on: HB 321
RETIREMENT
Thursday, February 12, 2009, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 1.
Educational meeting.
Executive session may follow.
SMALL BUSINESS
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 12:00 p.m. Hearing Room 2.
Executive session may follow. CORRECTED
Public hearings to be held on: HB 94, HB 223
SPECIAL STANDING COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 1.
Executive session may follow
Public hearings to be held on: HB 46, HB 434
SPECIAL STANDING COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND LICENSING
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 12:00 p.m. Hearing Room 4.
Executive session may follow.
Public hearings to be held on: HB 37, HB 40, HB 514
SPECIAL STANDING COMMITTEE ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE SAFETY
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 12:00 p.m. Hearing Room 7.
Public hearing to be held on: HB 227
Executive session will be held on: HB 258
TAX REFORM
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 8:30 a.m. Hearing Room 5.
Executive session may follow. CANCELLED
Public hearing to be held on: HB 494
WAYS AND MEANS
Thursday, February 12, 2009, 8:30 a.m. Hearing Room 3.
Possible Executive session.
Public hearings to be held on: HB 299, HB 432, HB 545, HB 591
HOUSE CALENDAR
TWENTIETH DAY, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS FOR SECOND READING
HJR 27
HOUSE BILLS FOR SECOND READING
HB 653 through HB 669
HOUSE BILLS FOR PERFECTION
HB 96 w/HCS - Wallace
HOUSE BILLS FOR THIRD READING - CONSENT
HCS HB 111 - Day
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS
HRs 294 & 212 w/HCS, (2-05-09, Pages 261-262) - Dixon