Journal of the House


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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Mr Speaker

 

 

 

 

 

NOES: 005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brown 73

Burnett

Still

Talboy

Webber

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENT: 000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABSENT WITH LEAVE: 003

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dougherty

Emery

Lampe

 

 


            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

____________________


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

____________________


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

____________________


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

___________________


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

____________________


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

____________________


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

____________________




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

__________________


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

____________________


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

____________________




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

____________________


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

____________________


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

____________________


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

__________________


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

____________________


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