Second Regular Session, 90th General Assembly
SEVENTEENTH DAY, Wednesday, February 2, 2000
Speaker Gaw in the Chair.
Prayer by Father David Buescher.
Heavenly Father, many put their faith in the signs from nature to predict the future. May this House trust the inner voice of freedom and justice for all as we work one more day to build Your city. Help us to know Your will, and to see Your handwriting in each citizen whom You put in our path. Sign our day and our work with Your seal of love. 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: Emily Adams, Josh Cazar, Christy Key, Jennah Siebert, Jeff Klinkhardt, Dan Kryder, Andrew Cobb, Jonathan Pope and Brandon Cryderman.
The Journal of the sixteenth day was approved as printed by the following vote:
AYES: 151
Abel Akin Alter Auer Backer
Ballard Barnett Barry 100 Bartelsmeyer Bennett
Berkowitz Berkstresser Black Boatright Boucher
Bray 84 Britt Burton Campbell Champion
Chrismer Cierpiot Clayton Crawford Crump
Curls Davis 122 Davis 63 Days Dolan
Elliott Enz Evans Farnen Fitzwater
Foley Ford Foster Franklin Fraser
Froelker Gambaro Gaskill George Gibbons
Graham 106 Graham 24 Gratz Green Griesheimer
Gross Gunn Hagan-Harrell Hampton Harlan
Hartzler 123 Hartzler 124 Hendrickson Hickey Hilgemann
Hohulin Holand Hollingsworth Hoppe Hosmer
Howerton Kelley 47 Kelly 27 Kennedy King
Kissell Klindt Koller Kreider Lakin
Lawson Leake Legan Levin Liese
Linton Lograsso Long Loudon Luetkemeyer
Luetkenhaus Marble May 108 Mays 50 McBride
McClelland McKenna McLuckie Merideth Miller
Monaco Murphy Murray Myers Naeger
Nordwald O'Connor O'Toole Ostmann Overschmidt
Parker Patek Phillips Pouche Pryor
Purgason Ransdall Reid Reinhart Relford
Reynolds Richardson Ridgeway Riley Rizzo
Robirds Ross Sallee Scheve Schilling
Schwab Secrest Seigfreid Selby Shelton
Shields Skaggs Smith Stokan Summers
Surface Thompson Townley Treadway Troupe
Tudor Van Zandt Vogel Wagner Ward
Wiggins Williams 121 Williams 159 Wilson 25 Wilson 42
Mr. Speaker
NOES: 002
Hanaway Wright
PRESENT: 000
ABSENT WITH LEAVE: 009
Bartle Blunt Bonner Boykins Carter
Dougherty Hegeman Kasten Scott
VACANCIES: 001
HOUSE COURTESY RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AND ISSUED
House Resolution No. 182 - Representative Graham (106)
House Resolution No. 183 - Representative Crawford
House Resolution No. 184 - Representatives Surface, Burton and Elliott
House Resolution No. 185 - Representative Ladd Stokan
House Resolution No. 186 - Representative Riley
House Resolution No. 187 - Representative Lograsso
House Resolution No. 188 - Representative Hegeman
House Resolution No. 189 - Representative Britt
House Resolution No. 190 - Representative Murray
House Resolution No. 191 - Representative Fitzwater
House Resolution No. 192 - Representative Backer
House Resolution No. 193 - Representative Patek
House Resolution No. 194 - Representative Phillips
SECOND READING OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION
HJR 65 was read the second time.
SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS
HB 1848 through HB 1874 were read the second time.
COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee on Rules, Joint Rules and Bills Perfected and Printed, Chairman Crump reporting:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Rules, Joint Rules and Bills Perfected and Printed, to which was referred HJR 43, begs leave to report it has examined the same and finds it to be truly perfected and that the printed copies thereof furnished the members are correct.
PERFECTION OF HOUSE BILL
HCS HB 1362, relating to health insurance, was taken up by Representative Harlan.
Representative Harlan offered HS HCS HB 1362.
Representative Kelly (27) offered House Amendment No. 1.
Representative Monaco raised a point of order that House Amendment No. 1 goes beyond the scope and is not germane to the bill.
The Chair ruled the point of order well taken.
Representative Koller offered House Amendment No. 1.
House Amendment No. 1
AMEND House Substitute for House Committee Substitute for House Bill No. 1362, Page 100, Section 379.952, Line 16 of said page, by inserting after all of said line the following:
"376.1150. 1. Beginning July, 2001, any new mandated health insurance coverage for specific health services, specific diseases or for certain providers of health care services approved by the general assembly shall apply only to the Missouri consolidated health care plan established in chapter 103, RSMo, for a period of at least one year beginning with the first anniversary date of the Missouri consolidated health care plan subsequent to the approval of the mandate by the general assembly. On or before March first, after the one-year period for which the mandate has been applied, the board of trustees of the Missouri consolidated health care plan shall submit to the president pro tem of the senate and the speaker of the house of representatives a report indicating the impact such mandated coverage has had on the Missouri consolidated health care plan, including data on the utilization and costs of such mandated coverage. Such report shall also include a recommendation on whether such mandated coverage should continue for the Missouri consolidated health care plan or whether additional utilization and cost data is required.
2. The general assembly shall periodically review all health insurance coverages mandated by state law."; and
Further amend said title, enacting clause and intersectional references accordingly.
Representative Marble offered House Substitute Amendment No. 1 for House Amendment No. 1.
House Substitute Amendment No. 1 for House Amendment No. 1 was withdrawn.
Representative Shields offered House Substitute Amendment No. 1 for House Amendment No. 1.
House Substitute Amendment No. 1 for House Amendment No. 1 was withdrawn.
HCS HB 1362, with House Amendment No. 1 and HS, pending, was laid over.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee on Budget, Chairman Franklin reporting:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Budget, to which was referred HB 1114, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that the House Committee Substitute Do Pass.
Committee on Consumer Protection and Housing, Chairman Schilling reporting:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Consumer Protection and Housing, to which was referred HB 1144, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that the House Committee Substitute Do Pass.
Committee on Federal-State Relations and Veterans Affairs, Chairman Boucher reporting:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Federal-State Relations and Veterans Affairs, to which was referred HB 1082, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass.
Committee on Labor, Chairman Hickey reporting:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Labor, to which was referred HB 1569, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that the House Committee Substitute Do Pass.
Committee on Missouri Tobacco Settlement, Chairman Van Zandt reporting:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Missouri Tobacco Settlement, to which was referred HJR 61, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that the House Committee Substitute Do Pass.
Committee on Public Health, Chairman Ladd Stokan reporting:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Public Health, to which was referred HB 1574 and HB 1640, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that the House Committee Substitute Do Pass.
Committee on Ways and Means, Chairman Bray reporting:
Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred HB 1066, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass with House Committee Amendment No. 1.
House Committee Amendment No. 1
AMEND House Bill No. 1066, Section 1, Page 1, Line 3, by inserting after the word "Code" the following: "of 1986, as amended".
COMMITTEE CHANGE
The Speaker submitted the following Committee change:
Representative Carter is no longer a member of the Elections Committee.
INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
The following House Concurrent Resolution was read the first time and copies ordered printed:
HCR 15, introduced by Representative Liese, relating to the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS).
INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION
The following House Joint Resolution was read the first time and copies ordered printed:
HJR 66, introduced by Representatives Kreider and Reid, relating to highways and transportation.
INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILLS
The following House Bills were read the first time and copies ordered printed:
HB 1875, introduced by Representative Franklin, relating to duties of the state auditor.
HB 1876, introduced by Representatives Campbell and Van Zandt, relating to state aid for charter schools.
HB 1877, introduced by Representative Smith, relating to the deceptive sale or promotion of health-related cash discount cards.
HB 1878, introduced by Representative Burton, relating to rates for certain services provided by water companies.
HB 1879, introduced by Representatives Patek, Secrest, Luetkemeyer, Scott, Myers, Shields and Pryor, et al, relating to health insurance.
HB 1880, introduced by Representatives Hosmer and Chrismer, relating to uniform crime reporting.
HB 1881, introduced by Representative Auer, relating to the state highways and road system.
HB 1882, introduced by Representative Campbell, relating to payment of current real property taxes.
HB 1883, introduced by Representative Days, relating to abandoned or neglected cemeteries.
HB 1884, introduced by Representative Riley, relating to compulsory age for school attendance.
HB 1885, introduced by Representatives Koller, Crump, Schilling, Hampton and Ransdall, et al, relating to driver's privileges.
HB 1886, introduced by Representatives Scheve, Reid, McClelland, Levin, Kissell, Fraser and Lakin, et al, relating to the school district trust fund.
HB 1887, introduced by Representatives Liese, Schilling, Bray, Hilgemann, Riback Wilson (25), Gunn and O'Connor, et al, relating to the commission on the death penalty.
HB 1888, introduced by Representatives Wilson (42), Gaw, Riley, Thompson, Fraser, Troupe, Shelton, Gunn, Auer and Dougherty, et al, relating to a loan repayment assistance program for teachers working in certain school districts.
HB 1889, introduced by Representatives Rizzo, Skaggs, Riley, Hoppe, Curls and Ross, relating to assault of a law enforcement officer.
HB 1890, introduced by Representatives Boucher and Gunn, relating to religious and charitable organizations.
HB 1891, introduced by Representatives Myers and Foster, relating to certain linked deposits for agricultural and small business assistance.
HB 1892, introduced by Representative Kelley (47), relating to grave lot conveyances.
HB 1893, introduced by Representatives Barry, Campbell, Graham (24), Backer and Kennedy, et al, relating to English proficiency for college instructors.
HB 1894, introduced by Representatives Scott, Marble and Hartzler (124), et al, relating to the unused property market.
HB 1895, introduced by Representative Mays (50), relating to retail electric choices.
HB 1896, introduced by Representatives Campbell and Van Zandt, relating to charter schools.
HB 1897, introduced by Representative O'Toole, relating to executions and exemptions.
HB 1898, introduced by Representative Koller, et al, relating to commercial drivers' licenses.
HB 1899, introduced by Representative Loudon, relating to public and business records.
HB 1900, introduced by Representative Green, relating to back-up devices for trucks.
HB 1901, introduced by Representative Gibbons, relating to tax refunds.
HB 1902, introduced by Representative Hollingsworth, relating to manufactured housing.
HB 1903, introduced by Representative Hoppe, relating to regulation of stretcher vans.
ADJOURNMENT
On motion of Representative Crump, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 3, 2000.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
APPROPRIATIONS - EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Thursday, February 3, 2000. Hearing Room 1 upon adjournment.
APPROPRIATIONS - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Monday, February 7, 2000, 1:00 pm. Hearing Room 7. Begin mark-up.
APPROPRIATIONS - NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
Monday, February 7, 2000, 12:00 pm. Hearing Room 5. Mark-up.
Depts. of Agriculture, Conservation, Insurance and Labor.
APPROPRIATIONS - NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
Tuesday, February 8, 2000, 1:00 pm. Hearing Room 5. Mark-up.
Dept. of Economic Development.
APPROPRIATIONS - NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
Wednesday, February 9, 2000. Hearing Room 5 upon adjournment.
Mark-up Dept. of Natural Resources.
APPROPRIATIONS - SOCIAL SERVICES AND CORRECTIONS
Thursday, February 3, 2000, 8:00 am. Hearing Room 3.
Dept. of Social Services. CORRECTED NOTICE.
APPROPRIATIONS - SOCIAL SERVICES AND CORRECTIONS
Thursday, February 3, 2000. Hearing Room 3 upon adjournment.
Dept. of Social Services.
BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Wednesday, February 9, 2000, 3:00 pm. Hearing Room 3.
Presentation on the Federal Financial Modernization Act of 1999.
CONSUMER PROTECTION
Tuesday, February 8, 2000, 8:00 pm. Hearing Room 1. Executive Session.
To be considered - HB 1227, HB 1237, HB 1464, HB 1512, HB 1519
EDUCATION - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY
Tuesday, February 8, 2000, 3:00 pm. Hearing Room 3.
To be considered - HB 1089, HB 1261, HB 1267, HB 1474
FISCAL REVIEW
Thursday, February 3, 2000, 8:30 am. Hearing Room 1.
Executive Session may follow.
To be considered - HB 1540
INSURANCE
Thursday, February 3, 2000, 9:30 am. Side gallery.
Executive Session.
JOINT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH
Thursday, February 3, 2000, 8:00 am. Hearing Room 5.
JUDICIARY
Tuesday, February 8, 2000, 3:00 pm. Hearing Room 5.
To be considered - HB 1384, HB 1388, HB 1494
MISCELLANEOUS BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Thursday, February 3, 2000. Side gallery upon adjournment.
Executive Session.
SOCIAL SERVICES, MEDICAID AND THE ELDERLY
Tuesday, February 8, 2000, 8:00 pm. Hearing Room 6.
To be considered - HB 1400, HB 1450
UTILITIES REGULATION
Thursday, February 3, 2000, 8:15 am. Hearing Room 6.
Executive Session may follow.
To be considered - HB 1325, HB 1415, HJR 53
WAYS AND MEANS
Tuesday, February 8, 2000, 3:00 pm. Hearing Room 6.
Executive Session possible.
To be considered - HB 1244, HB 1296, HB 1302, HB 1343, HB 1419, HB 1456,
HB 1516, HB 1566, HB 1567, HB 1583
HOUSE CALENDAR
EIGHTEENTH DAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2000
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION FOR SECOND READING
HCR 15
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION FOR SECOND READING
HJR 66
HOUSE BILLS FOR SECOND READING
HB 1875 through HB 1903
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION FOR PERFECTION
HCS HJR 61 - Van Zandt
HOUSE BILL FOR PERFECTION - APPROPRIATIONS
HCS HB 1114 - Franklin
HOUSE BILLS FOR PERFECTION
HCS HB 1362, HA 1 and HS, pending - Harlan
HCS HB 1074 - Relford
HB 1363 - Bray
HCS HB 1215 & 1240 - Smith
HCS HB 1144 - Scheve
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION FOR THIRD READING
HJR 43 - Barry
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