Journal of the House

Second Regular Session, 91st General Assembly

TWENTY-FIFTH DAY, Wednesday, February 20, 2002

Speaker Kreider in the Chair.

Prayer by Reverend Rudy Beard.

Gracious God: You have plans for us, and the power to make them happen. Protect the members of this House, and their staff, from missing the point of Your truth. Keep before them the public trust that is placed in them to move beyond personal gain.

Keep us, we pray, on Your side. Grant this day, that we do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with You, and to You be glory and honor. 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: Delaney Sweeney and Devon Rich.

The Journal of the twenty-fourth day was approved as printed.

HOUSE COURTESY RESOLUTIONS OFFERED AND ISSUED

House Resolution No. 343 - Representative Holand

House Resolution No. 344 - Representative Moore

House Resolution No. 345

and

House Resolution No. 346 - Representative Bartelsmeyer

House Resolution No. 347 - Representative Richardson

House Resolution No. 348 - Representative Lowe

House Resolution No. 349 - Representative Long

SECOND READING OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONS

HJR 52 through HJR 54 were read the second time.

SECOND READING OF HOUSE BILLS

HB 1973 through HB 1994 were read the second time.

SECOND READING OF SENATE BILLS

SCS SB 645, SB 798 and SB 891 were read the second time.

COMMITTEE REPORT

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Rules, Joint Rules and Bills Perfected and Printed, to which was referred HCS HB 1425 and HB 1634, begs leave to report it has examined the same and finds them to be truly perfected and that the printed copies thereof furnished the members are correct.

Miss Jamie Lile, FFA President, addressed the House.

PERFECTION OF HOUSE BILL

HB 1498, relating to sexual offenses, was taken up by Representative Johnson (90).

Representative Johnson (90) offered HS HB 1498.

Representative Clayton assumed the Chair.

Representative Shoemyer (9) offered House Amendment No. 1.

House Amendment No. 1

AMEND House Substitute for House Bill No. 1498, Page 3, Section 566.111, Lines 20-21, by deleting all of said lines and inserting in lieu thereof the following: "accepted veterinary medical practices."; and

Further amend said title, enacting clause and intersectional references accordingly.

On motion of Representative Shoemyer (9), House Amendment No. 1 was adopted.

Representative Purgason requested a division of the question on HS HB 1498, as amended.

On motion of Representative Johnson (90), Part I of HS HB 1498 was adopted.

On motion of Representative Johnson (90), Part II of HS HB 1498 was adopted.

On motion of Representative Johnson (90), Part III of HS HB 1498 was adopted.

On motion of Representative Johnson (90), HS HB 1498, as amended, was ordered perfected and printed.

THIRD READING OF HOUSE BILL

HCS HB 1451, relating to board of public buildings, was taken up by Representative Abel.

On motion of Representative Abel, HCS HB 1451 was read the third time and passed by the following vote:

Representative Clayton declared the bill passed.

REFERRAL OF HOUSE BILLS

The following House Bills were referred to the Committee indicated:

HB 1632 - Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations

HB 1687 - Local Government and Related Matters

HB 1809 - Education-Elementary and Secondary

HB 1839 - Local Government and Related Matters

HB 1895 - Judiciary

HB 1916 - Education-Elementary and Secondary

HB 1930 - Commerce and Economic Development

HB 1935 - Local Government and Related Matters

HB 1938 - Children, Families and Health

HB 1946 - Commerce and Economic Development

HB 1962 - Judiciary

HB 1969 - Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Committee on Correctional and State Institutions, Chairman Gratz reporting:

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Correctional and State Institutions, to which was referred HB 1078, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass by Consent.

Committee on Insurance, Chairman Luetkenhaus reporting:

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Insurance, to which was referred HB 1446, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass by Consent.

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Insurance, to which was referred HB 1468, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that it Do Pass by Consent.

Committee on Labor, Chairman George reporting:

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Labor, to which was referred HB 1069, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that the House Committee Substitute Do Pass.

Mr. Speaker: Your Committee on Labor, to which was referred HB 1403, begs leave to report it has examined the same and recommends that the House Committee Substitute Do Pass.

INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

The following House Concurrent Resolution was read the first time and copies ordered printed:

HCR 23, introduced by Representative Merideth, et al, to authorize the creation of the "Missouri Commission on the Delta Region Authority".

INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION

The following House Joint Resolution was read the first time and copies ordered printed:

HJR 55, introduced by Representatives Bearden, Mayer, Phillips, Cooper, Berkstresser, Myers, Bartle and Reinhart, et al, relating to voluntary prayer in schools.

INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILLS

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

HB 1995, introduced by Representatives Dempsey, Bearden, Hendrickson, Dolan and Scott, et al, relating to property taxes.

HB 1996, introduced by Representatives Dempsey, Portwood, Holt and Shoemaker (8), et al, relating to misrepresentation of age by a minor to obtain liquor.

HB 1997, introduced by Representatives Cooper and Hanaway, et al, relating to state health insurance plan.

HB 1998, introduced by Representative Hendrickson, relating to the regulation of adult establishments.

HB 1999, introduced by Representatives Lawson, Kelly (27) and Shields, relating to peace officer licenses.

HB 2000, introduced by Representatives Quinn, Mays (50), Myers, Dempsey, May (149), Relford, Lawson and Gratz, et al, relating to boards of directors for industrial development corporations.

HB 2001, introduced by Representatives Hegeman, Shields, O'Connor, Portwood and Holand, et al, relating to the Missouri dental board.

HB 2002, introduced by Representatives Farnen and Naeger, relating to coroners inquests.

HB 2003, introduced by Representatives Harlan, Ladd Baker and Hosmer, relating to long-term care.

HB 2004, introduced by Representatives Myers, Crawford, Black, Moore, Reinhart, Merideth, Barnitz and Hanaway, et al, relating to the environmental regulation consistency act.

HB 2005, introduced by Representatives Bearden, Champion, Hanaway, Crowell, Secrest, Reinhart, Portwood, Froelker and Hunter, et al, relating to state budget procedures.

HB 2006, introduced by Representative Luetkenhaus, relating to health care providers defaulting on federal student loans.

HB 2007, introduced by Representative O'Connor, relating to license plates.

HB 2008, introduced by Representative O'Connor, relating to powersport dealers.

HB 2009, introduced by Representative O'Connor, relating to requirements for licensure of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, and auctions.

HB 2010, introduced by Representatives Cunningham, Hunter, Mayer, Bartle, Crowell, Shoemaker (8), Reid and Moore, et al, relating to performance-based salary increases for public school teachers.

HB 2011, introduced by Representatives Cunningham, Liese and Fraser, et al, relating to equalization of local governmental services for homeowners within common-interest communities.

HB 2012, introduced by Representatives Cunningham and Reid, relating to health risks for students of public schools.

HB 2013, introduced by Representatives Walton, Haywood, Thompson and Troupe, et al, relating to recall elections for school board members.

HB 2014, introduced by Representative Smith, relating to court costs.

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and passed SB 639, entitled:

An act to amend chapter 261, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to processing requirements for jams and jellies.

In which the concurrence of the House is respectfully requested.

Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and passed SB 865, entitled:

An act to repeal section 263.531, RSMo, relating to boll weevil eradication, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

In which the concurrence of the House is respectfully requested.

Mr. Speaker: I am instructed by the Senate to inform the House of Representatives that the Senate has taken up and passed SB 932, entitled:

An act to repeal section 535.081, RSMo, relating to rent recovery by a successor in title, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to the same subject.

In which the concurrence of the House is respectfully requested.

COMMITTEE CHANGE

The Speaker submitted the following Committee change:

Representative Wright has been appointed a member of the Tourism, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Committee.

WITHDRAWAL OF HOUSE BILLS

February 20, 2002

Mr. Ted Wedel

Chief Clerk

Missouri House of Representatives

State Capitol Building

Jefferson City, MO 65101

Dear Mr. Wedel:

I wish to withdraw HB 1687 from consideration by the General Assembly.

Thank you for your consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

/s/ Randall Relford

Sixth District

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February 20, 2002

Speaker Kreider

State Capitol, Room 308

Jefferson City, MO 65101-6806

Dear Mr. Speaker:

I respectfully request that my House Bill 1590 relating to the establishment of the American Military Veterans Bridge be withdrawn.

The St. Charles Delegation will jointly sponsor a similar bill on this topic.

Thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully,

/s/ Jon Dolan

The following member's presence was noted: McKenna.

ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Representative Foley, the House adjourned until 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 21, 2002.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

APPROPRIATIONS - SOCIAL SERVICES

Thursday, February 21, 2002, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 3.

Department of Social Services

APPROPRIATIONS - TRANSPORTATION

Thursday, February 21, 2002, 8:00 a.m. Hearing Room 7.

Mark-up. AMENDED.

Discussion of MODOT's purchase of alternative fuel vehicles.

EDUCATION - ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY

Thursday, February 21, 2002, 9:00 a.m. Hearing Room 4. CORRECTED.

To be considered - Executive Session - HB 1392, Executive Session - HB 1625,

Executive Session - HB 1817

ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY

Thursday, February 21, 2002, 8:30 a.m. Hearing Room 1.

Executive Session may follow.

To be considered - HB 1549, HB 1569, HB 1690, HB 1748, HB 1750

MOTOR VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

Thursday, February 21, 2002, 9:30 a.m. Side gallery.

To be considered - Executive Session - HB 1075, Executive Session - HB 1095,

Executive Session - HB 1099, Executive Session - HB 1155, Executive Session - HB 1265, Executive Session - HB 1308, Executive Session - HB 1412, Executive Session - HB 1624,

Executive Session - HB 1714, Executive Session - HB 1778

SUBCOMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS - EDUCATION

Thursday, February 21, 2002, 8:30 a.m. Hearing Room 6.

WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Monday, February 25, 2002. Hearing Room 6 upon adjournment.

Executive Session may be held.

To be considered - HB 1275, HB 1276, HB 1277, HB 1742, HB 1800

HOUSE CALENDAR

TWENTY-SIXTH DAY, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2002

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION FOR SECOND READING

HCR 23

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION FOR SECOND READING

HJR 55

HOUSE BILLS FOR SECOND READING

HB 1995 through HB 2014

HOUSE BILLS FOR PERFECTION

1 HCS HB 1461 & 1470 - Seigfreid

2 HCS HB 1472 - Whorton

3 HB 1432 - Foley

4 HB 1672 - Gambaro

5 HCS HB 1202 - Smith

6 HCS HB 1765 - Bray

HOUSE BILLS FOR PERFECTION - CONSENT

(2-18-02)

1 HB 1342 - Farnen

2 HB 1381 - Luetkenhaus

3 HB 1492 - Seigfreid

4 HB 1421 - McKenna

5 HB 1375 - Luetkenhaus

6 HB 1495 - Seigfreid

7 HB 1348 - Myers

(2-21-02)

1 HB 1477 - Farnen

2 HB 1668 - Holt

3 HB 1446 - Luetkenhaus

4 HB 1078 - Whorton

5 HB 1468 - Ward

6 HB 1086 - Harlan

7 HB 1406 - Barnett

8 HB 1402 - Burton

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION FOR THIRD READING

HJR 32 - Barry

HOUSE BILLS FOR THIRD READING

1 HCS HB 1150, 1237 & 1327, (Fiscal Review, 2-14-02) - Bray

2 HCS HB 1711, E.C. (Fiscal Review 2-18-02) - Graham

3 HCS HB 1398, E.C. (Fiscal Review 2-19-02) - Ward

4 HCS HB 1425 - Smith

5 HB 1634 - Hoppe

SENATE BILLS FOR SECOND READING

1 SB 639

2 SB 865

3 SB 932

SENATE BILL FOR THIRD READING

HCS SS#2 SB 650, E.C. - Monaco

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