Journal of the House

Second Regular Session, 91st General Assembly

FIFTH DAY, Wednesday, January 16, 2002

Speaker Pro Tem Abel in the Chair.

Prayer by Reverend Rudy Beard.

Loving God, we thank You for this new day. Strengthen these men and women of the House, and the staff that supports them in the belief that Your truth is far better than any lie, that the power of love is greater than the power of hate, that the patience to work through conflict is a way to peace, and that the inner struggle to put self-service aside in order to serve others is always worth the effort.

Give to them also, in Your grace, a hearty laugh this day at an unexpected moment. To You be glory and honor. Amen.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was recited.

The Journal of the fourth day was approved as corrected.

RESOLUTION

House Resolution No. 20 was taken up by Representative Green (73) and read.

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 20

WHEREAS, the members of the Missouri House of Representatives take pause to recognize a loyal and conscientious state employee who has demonstrated exceptional competence and superb leadership over the years while assisting elected officials with their diverse legislative and fiscal responsibilities; and

WHEREAS, Stephen L. Price will step down from his esteemed position as Staff Director for House Appropriations in order to enjoy the special opportunities and pleasures traditionally associated with the golden years of retirement; and

WHEREAS, employed by the state of Missouri for an impressive twenty-nine years, Stephen Price worked for the State Auditor's Office from July 1973 to January 1977 before shifting the focus of his endeavors to House Appropriations; and

WHEREAS, during his more than two decades with House Appropriations, Stephen Price diligently ensured that the state of Missouri maintained the fiscally sound policy of developing and passing a balanced budget; and

WHEREAS, a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Government Financial Manager, Stephen Price earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from the University of Missouri-Columbia; and

WHEREAS, Director Stephen Price holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Missouri Army National Guard and enjoys membership with numerous professional organizations, Central United Church of Christ, the Missouri State Employees Retirement System Board of Directors, Missouri State Credit Union Board of Directors, Capitol Projects (Sheltered Workshop) Board of Directors, and Capital Region Medical Center Foundation Board of Governors and Board of Trustees; and

WHEREAS, Stephen Price is the devoted husband of Bev and the proud father of Steve and Tricia:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Missouri House of Representatives, Ninety-first General Assembly, join unanimously to applaud the exemplary leadership, superb technical skills, and wide-ranging knowledge of Stephen Price and to convey to him this legislative body's heartiest congratulations upon his retirement from House Appropriations and our best wishes for continued personal and professional success for many more years to come; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives be instructed to prepare a properly inscribed copy of this resolution to acknowledge the retirement of Staff Director Stephen L. Price from the Office of House Appropriations.

HOUSE COURTESY RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AND ISSUED

House Resolution No. 36 - Representative Kelly (144)

House Resolution No. 37

and

House Resolution No. 38 - Representatives Ross and Lograsso

House Resolution No. 39 - Representatives Richardson and Jetton

House Resolution No. 40 - Representative Graham

House Resolution No. 41 - Representative Haywood

House Resolution No. 42 - Representative Rizzo

House Resolution No. 43 - Representative Murphy

House Resolution No. 44 - Representative Skaggs, et al

House Resolution No. 45 - Representative Relford

SECOND READING OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

HCR 7 was read the second time.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

HB 1456 through HB 1472 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 HCS HBs 1386 & 1038, as amended, 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.

THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILL

HCS HBs 1386 & 1038, relating to tinted windows, was taken up by Representative O'Connor.

On motion of Representative O'Connor, HCS HBs 1386 & 1038 was read the third time and passed by the following vote:

Speaker Pro Tem Abel declared the bill passed.

The emergency clause was adopted by the following vote:

INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILLS

The following House Bills were read the first time and copies ordered printed:

HB 1473, introduced by Representatives Green (15), Whorton and Abel, relating to health insurance.

HB 1474, introduced by Representatives Green (15) and Abel, relating to a state employee's leave of absence to perform military duties.

HB 1475, introduced by Representative Kelly (27), et al, relating to tuition reimbursement for state employees.

HB 1476, introduced by Representative Graham, relating to passing bad checks in payment of taxes.

HB 1477, introduced by Representative Farnen, relating to the Missouri health and educational facilities act.

HB 1478, introduced by Representatives Lograsso, Richardson, Crowell, Shields, Black, Bartelsmeyer, Barnett and Merideth, relating to special license plates.

HB 1479, introduced by Representative Ladd Baker, relating to the emergency preparedness resource act administered by the department of social services and the department of health and senior services.

HB 1480, introduced by Representatives Dempsey, Bearden, Moore, Cunningham, Copenhaver and Hendrickson, et al, relating to school board approval of tax increment financing.

HB 1481, introduced by Representatives Bray and Hanaway, relating to foster parent rights and responsibilities.

HB 1482, introduced by Representatives Mays (50) and Burton, relating to the public service commission.

HB 1483, introduced by Representatives Jolly, Willoughby, Selby, Boucher, Harding, Kelly (27), Monaco and Johnson (90), et al, relating to assault crimes.

HB 1484, introduced by Representatives Johnson (90) and Kreider, relating to private investigators.

HB 1485, introduced by Representative Johnson (90), relating to child abuse investigations.

HB 1486, introduced by Representatives Crawford, Scott and Luetkemeyer, relating to residency requirements for fire protection district directors.

HB 1487, introduced by Representatives Hegeman, Secrest and Hanaway, relating to bid preferences for products and services located in Missouri.

HB 1488, introduced by Representatives Skaggs, Van Zandt, Wilson (42), Boucher, Sanders Brooks, Mays (50) and Curls, et al, relating to taxation for public mass transportation systems.

HB 1489, introduced by Representatives Britt, Merideth, Hosmer, Barnitz, Crowell, Mayer and Richardson, relating to county crime reduction funds.

HB 1490, introduced by Representatives Hosmer and Marsh, relating to sentencing.

HB 1491, introduced by Representatives Shelton, Gambaro, Daus, Walton, Hilgemann, Carnahan and Villa, et al, relating to minority teaching scholarships.

HB 1492, introduced by Representative Seigfreid, relating to elections.

HB 1493, introduced by Representative Seigfreid, relating to elections.

HB 1494, introduced by Representative Seigfreid, relating to elections.

HB 1495, introduced by Representative Seigfreid, relating to elections.

HB 1496, introduced by Representatives Green (15) and Hanaway, relating to tax increment financing.

HB 1497, introduced by Representatives Boucher and Wilson (42), relating to tax credits for building universally designed lifetime homes.

HB 1498, introduced by Representatives Johnson (90), Britt, Hosmer, McKenna, Harding, Jolly, Shoemyer (9), Willoughby and Berkowitz, et al, relating to sexual offenses against inmates and residents in skilled nursing facilities and Alzheimer's special units or programs.

HB 1499, introduced by Representative Lograsso, relating to state mental health employees.

HB 1500, introduced by Representative Mays (50), relating to landlord agreements with telecommunication providers.

HB 1501, introduced by Representatives Boucher, Jolly, Harding, Wilson (42), Curls, Monaco, Campbell and Lowe, et al, relating to restrictions for payday loans.

HB 1502, introduced by Representatives Luetkenhaus, Ward, Burton, Abel and Surface, relating to credit information used in insurance underwriting.

HB 1503, introduced by Representative Liese, relating to cemetery services.

HB 1504, introduced by Representative Liese, relating to special license plates.

COMMITTEE CHANGES

The Speaker submitted the following Committee changes:

Representative Boykins has been appointed a member of the Banks and Financial Institutions Committee.

Representative Boykins has been appointed Vice-chair of the Elections Committee.

Representative Bowman has been appointed Vice-chair of the Labor Committee.

WITHDRAWAL OF HOUSE BILLS

January 16, 2002

The Honorable Jim Kreider

Speaker of the House of Representatives

State Capitol

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Dear Mr. Speaker:

I request that House Bill 1238 relating to Neighborhood Improvement District Bonds be withdrawn.

Thank you for your consideration of this request. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

/s/ Daniel J. Hegeman

5^th District State Representative

_____________________________

January 16, 2002

Honorable Jim Kreider

Speaker

Missouri House of Representatives

Capitol Building

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Dear Mr. Speaker:

I respectfully request to withdraw House Bill 1462 of which I am the sponsor.

Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

Sincerely,

/s/ Henry Rizzo

State Representative

District #40

The following members' presence was noted: Gambaro and Ridgeway.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Representative Crump, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 17, 2002.

CORRECTIONS TO THE HOUSE JOURNAL

Correct House Journal, Fourth Day, Tuesday, January 15, 2002, pages 57 and 58, roll call, by showing Representative Gambaro voting "aye" rather than "absent with leave".

Pages 58 and 59, roll call, by showing Representatives Bartelsmeyer and Gambaro voting "aye" rather than "absent with leave".

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

APPROPRIATIONS - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Tuesday, January 22, 2002, 12:00 p.m. Hearing Room 7.

Office of Administration, Public Debt, Public Defender and Judiciary. CANCELLED.

APPROPRIATIONS - HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH

Thursday, January 17, 2002, 11:00 a.m. or upon adjournment.

Department of Health, Mental Health & Senior Services

Focus on Tobacco and Prescription Drugs.

APPROPRIATIONS - NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES

Monday, January 28, 2002, 12:30 p.m. Hearing Room 5.

Department of Agriculture, Department of Conservation

Hearing on Governor's recommendations.

APPROPRIATIONS - NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES

Tuesday, January 29, 2002. Upon adjournment, Hearing Room 5.

Department of Economic Development, Department of Labor & Industrial Relations

Governor's recommendations.

APPROPRIATIONS - NATURAL AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES

Wednesday, January 30, 2002. Upon adjournment, Hearing Room 5.

Department of Natural Resources, Department of Insurance

Governor's recommendations.

BUDGET

Thursday, January 17, 2002, 8:30 a.m. Hearing Room 3.

Presentation on the State of Missouri's Public Debt

BUDGET

Monday, January 21, 2002, 1:00 p.m. Hearing Room 3.

Presentation and discussion of private sector reports on Missouri state expenditures.

BUDGET

Wednesday, January 23, 2002, 1:00 p.m. Hearing Room 3.

Presentation by Commission reporting on Missouri's budgetary process.

CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND HEALTH

Thursday, January 17, 2002, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 5.

To be considered - HB 1097, HB 1192, HB 1241

CONSERVATION, STATE PARKS AND MINING

Monday, January 28, 2002, 5:30 p.m. Runge Conservation Nature Center.

To be discussed: Quail; Draft DNR proposed regulations pertaining to sand and gravel mining.

EDUCATION - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY

Thursday, January 17, 2002, 8:30 a.m. Hearing Room 1.

To be considered - HB 1062, HB 1063, HB 1338

ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY

Thursday, January 17, 2002, 8:30 a.m. Hearing Room 7.

To be considered - HB 1149

JOINT COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

Thursday, January 17, 2002. Upon Adjournment, Senate Lounge.

For the purpose of electing a committee chairperson and vice-chairperson.

JUDICIARY

Tuesday, January 22, 2002, 12:00 p.m. Hearing Room 5.

To be considered - HB 1037, HB 1074, HB 1188, HB 1271

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RELATED MATTERS

Tuesday, January 22, 2002, 3:00 p.m. Hearing Room 7.

Executive Session may follow.

To be considered - HB 1045, HB 1065, HB 1070, HB 1085, HB 1147, HB 1148, HB 1185

HOUSE CALENDAR

SIXTH DAY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2002

HOUSE BILLS FOR SECOND READING

HB 1473 through HB 1504

Missouri House of Representatives